7-Day Itinerary: Exploring Philadelphia

1. Day 1: Independence Hall
   10 minutes (0.5 miles) from Liberty Bell Center

   Experience the birthplace of America and learn about the events that led to the Declaration of Independence.

2. Day 2: Philadelphia Museum of Art
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   14 minutes (3.5 miles) from Independence Hall

   Check out the museum’s massive collection of art from around the world and don’t forget to snap a photo out front with the Rocky statue.

3. Day 3: Reading Terminal Market
   11 minutes (2.5 miles) from Philadelphia Museum of Art

   Eat your way through Philly’s iconic food market with over 80+ vendors that offer everything from cheesesteaks to Amish pretzels.

4. Day 4: Eastern State Penitentiary
   12 minutes (2.3 miles) from Reading Terminal Market

   Explore the eerie ruins of the abandoned prison and learn about the notorious inmates that once called Eastern State Penitentiary their home.

5. Day 5: Philadelphia Zoo
   12 minutes (3.6 miles) from Eastern State Penitentiary

   Get up close and personal with over 1,300 animals at America’s first zoo.

6. Day 6: Franklin Square
   15 minutes (4.1 miles) from Philadelphia Zoo

   Visit one of William Penn’s original five squares and play a round of mini-golf or ride the carousel.

7. Day 7: Spruce Street Harbor Park
   16 minutes (3.5 miles) from Franklin Square

   Relax by the waterfront and enjoy the pop-up park’s hammocks, boardwalk, and gardens.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Independence Hall (1-2 hours, free)
• Philadelphia Museum of Art (2-3 hours, $20-25)
• Reading Terminal Market (1-2 hours, $10-20)
• Eastern State Penitentiary (1-2 hours, $14-16)
• Philadelphia Zoo (3-4 hours, $20-25)
• Franklin Square (1-2 hours, $10-20 for mini-golf)
• Spruce Street Harbor Park (1-2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: $74-106

Useful Tips

For those with more time, consider taking a trip to Valley Forge National Historical Park (30 minutes from the city) to learn about the Revolutionary War. Those with less time can skip Franklin Square and Spruce Street Harbor Park, but still check out the top attractions.