The “Rocky Steps” are actually the 72 steps leading up to the main entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Rocky Statue is at the bottom of the steps. These steps became very popular because of the movie Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone. Rocky came out in 1976. The movie was made on a budget…
Easy Guide To The Reading Terminal Market In Philadelphia
Reading Terminal Market is a completely enclosed market located at the intersection of N 12th Street and Cuthbert Street in Center City Philadelphia. It is open to the public and the entrance is free. It opened in 1893 and was initially a train shed of the Reading Railroad Company. It is a huge complex and…
What is Independence Hall and Why is it Important?
Independence Hall is one of the most historic buildings in the United States of America. It is the building where the American Declaration of Independence (July 4th 1776) and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted (September 17, 1787). The building was completed in 1753 as served as the Pennsylvania State House. The body…
Best Things To Do In Atlantic City Besides Gambling
Atlantic City is in the State of New Jersey. It is a city on the Atlantic coast and is one hour from Center City (downtown) Philadelphia and about two hours from Midtown Manhattan. Atlantic City Expressway connects Philadelphia to Atlantic City and I-95/Garden State Parkway connects New York City to Atlantic City. Once upon a…
Where Is The Rocky Statue In Philadelphia?
The Rocky Balboa statue is in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From the museum you have come down the “Rocky Steps“. Once you do, make a left and the Rocky Balboa statue is right there. The exact address is 2600 Ben Franklin Parkway. You have to first stop at the Rocky Statue, take…
Which State Is The City Of Philadelphia In?
Which State is Philadelphia in? I get this question a lot particularly on Instagram. Philadelphia is in the State of Pennsylvania (PA). Pennsylvania is one of the most important states within the United States of America. Pennsylvania is the fifth largest American state in terms of population with almost 12.8 million people. California, Texas, Florida…
Best Things To Do In Fitler Square Philadelphia
Fitler Square Philadelphia – A Hidden Oasis. Fitler Square is a few blocks away from Rittenhouse Square. It is at the corner of Pine Street and 23rd Street. It is a small but beautiful public square. The square is named after former Philadelphia Mayor Edwin Henry Fitler. He was the 75th Mayor of the city…
Everything You Need To Know About The Rittenhouse Square Farmers’ Market
Rittenhouse Square is one of the five original squares of Philadelphia. The square is in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia and is close to Market Street and JFK Boulevard, where most of the major companies have their offices. Read my article on Rittenhouse Square for additional information about how to get to the square,…
What Can You Do In Philadelphia In A Day?
Philadelphia is a very large American city and there are many things to see in the city. I have picked the 5 that are my favorites. You will notice that these are all in or near the Center City (downtown) neighborhood of Philadelphia. Until 1854, Center City was the “City of Philadelphia”. In 1854 the…
Which Is The Main Amtrak Station in Philadelphia?
30th Street Station is the third largest Amtrak train station in the United States (after New York Penn Station and Union Station Washington DC). In addition to Amtrak, 30th Street Station is also the most important train station for SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority). Philadelphia has two other large train stations, the Suburban Station and…