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Someone I never met saw me struggling to take a selfie with Rocky. She handed me her dog's leash in exchange for my iPhone so she could capture the moment for me. It's the most generous gesture of good faith I've ever had in the city of Philadelphia. The steps are a small challenge but there is a short platform between each group of steps for respite during the upward climb. There are usually lots of people milling about and often food trucks are nearby to sell refreshments.
I came to the steps for the pre game fun before the France vs Iraq Football Game It was so much fun! Fans from both teams were chanting and cheering for their teams and with each other. No animosity just lots of music and singing It was quite the experience!!
Is it super cliché to run the Rocky Steps? Maybe. Is it still fun and will it leave you feeling like a champion? Absolutely. *cue the Rocky training montage music* The timeless film franchise inspired by actual boxer Joe Frazier who ran the steps of the art museum has made this one of the most popular spots for tourists in the city. Worth arriving early if you want an iconic photo with your fists raised in triumph. Even after arriving early in the morning, a crowd formed in less than 10 minutes to get their photo next to the Rocky statue. The steps aren't too steep and not too numerous, so most able-bodied folks can at least walk the steps. Child #3 was not yet 2 years old and he made it up. Slower than his siblings, but still. While there are some ramps on the sides, it doesn't seem that any of them go the whole way up or down, so if you have a stroller or wheelchair, you might struggle getting there. As of this writing, the "original" Rocky statue is in the museum and the similar one at the top of the steps is on loan from the man himself, Sylvester Stallone. Yo, Adrian! I DID IT!
I could have run up the stairs but I didn't want too embarrass everybody walking! This is a through and through tourist site and glad we were able to stop by!
It was very clean even woth it being crowded. There was a lady taking pictures on your phone for a donation. My younger self was so excited to see the statute.
Every single time I hear the 1976 hit song, "Gonna Fly Now" (by Bill Conti), I think of the Rocky movies. Truth be told is that I've seen these movies many, many times (as a child and now as an adult). And this has inspired me (and thousands of other dedicated Rocky fans) to check out the "Rocky Steps". This landmark may not be a big deal for some but for me, it is about dedication, perseverance, and giving it all you got while facing obstacles and challenges that life throws at you on a regular basis. Way before this was even named the Rocky Steps, it is the focal point of where the Philadelphia Museum of Art is located at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the Art Museum District of Philadelphia, PA. And if you watch the Rocky films (1976, 1979, 1982, 1985, 1990, 2006) as well as the spinoff Creed films, you will witness these steps at one point in those movies. They were usually during the time Rocky begins his rigorous and intense physical training against his opponents (Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, etc.). During my visit, I came during the late afternoon on Friday 10/10/2025 at around 5:30pm. Keep in mind that parking is quite limited out here and be cautious that some of these areas require some type of payment. Otherwise, it is easier to get here by public transit, rideshare, or the classic way, by running here lol. We were fortunate to find a parking spot relatively close to this area and made the short walk to the bottom of the steps. The entire 72-steps (from top to bottom) took me just under a minute to run up as I was pretty out of breath when I got to the top. The best part is that when you reach the top of the steps, there is a 10-foot bronze statue of Rocky Balboa/Sylvester Stallone that is the exact one that is in the films. I also wanted to add that the view overlooking the Philadelphia skyline and City Hall is absolutely epic as it shows why this is the City of Brotherly Love and home to the best cheesesteaks. And to those die hard nitpickers, there is not one but TWO statues! The original is at the base of the Art Museum steps and a second, identical one owned by Sylvester Stallone that was temporarily placed at the top of the steps but is now back at the bottom. All in all, this was one of my favorite places to visit and if you're an avid Rocky fan, you will absolutely love the history, scenery, and surroundings. My rating, a unanimous five stars.
Love to come here during warm weather to enjoy the beautiful view of the city. As this is my first year living in Philly, I can't wait to go more times. Going back behind the rocky steps, there's beautiful views and areas to walk. Also a good workout spot
A Philly world wonder, how can you not love this spot. Gorgeous view of Center City, especially around sunset time. Get a fun picture next to the rocky statue, run up the steps like the iconic scene in the movie, walk down the ben franklin parkway which has all the flags up, visit the art museum right there ... Everyone has to come here at least once. Free thing to do, whats not to love! Especially in the summer / good weather.
You can literally just walk up wait in line and get your picture with your phone. No need to pay anyone anything to do it plus there is another rocky statue on the right side on the lower part of the steps check that one out as well
Step Off Steps famously made by the training scene montage in the film "Rocky." There's seventy-two steps in all, but they're honestly like half-steps so running up them was a breeze even for someone of my prodigious girth. Despite the lack of a challenge, it was still fun and definitely worth doing if you're in the area or just visiting the Art Museum.
Definitely some where you have to visit when you're in Philly. Iconic statue. I remember I came here years ago and then years after they moved the statue to the bottom of the stairs. A prize on this trip back they are back on the top where they belong. We don't live in Philly. We live in Las Vegas, but when we're in town, we always take a trip to see the statue.
Yes, we ran up the stairs. Yes, we hummed the song. Yes, it was everything. The museum is gorgeous and the view from the top is even better. They even have a tiny Rocky gift shop at the bottom, and it's just... joy. Pure Rocky joy. Felt like we were in a movie.
Free to the public, it's the steps of the art museum. Up to the statue is half way but all the way to the museum is about 100 steps, not bad. Race a friend or family member up.
One of the best photo ops in the entire city. We came right before 11am and there was already a line of maybe 15 people waiting to get their photos in front of the statue. I think photos are better when you stand at the top of the stairs and not next to the statue. It's a fun place to pose and look back at the city as if you are Rocky. A lot of people stand in front of the statue and block the view. Try to stand to the side if you can. read more
It's iconic! Anyone who has seen the movie knows that this is a must see attraction when in Fairmount Park. I think I was more amused with the happy faces all around me. It's just fun seeing everyone recreating that Rocky moment. Some were humming the Rocky theme song. It was in my head the entire time. The steps are really easy to navigate. It's nostalgic and fun! You'll get a great view of Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Eakins Oval, and the Philadelphia skyline. The gorgeous view of City Hall was the main draw for me. Then, of course, the Rocky Balboa statue greets you as you reach the top with its line of people waiting to snap selfies. Lol! The view of the fountain and museum deserves lots of praise as well. The steps are a pop culture favorite in this part of the world. You just gotta do it! read more
Fun times walking (not running) up the Rocky Steps. The line of tourists was long but maybe 10 minute wait to take a pic with the Rocky statue at the very top. A protestor of Palestine was screaming and cursing at everyone while smoking a joint causing a major disturbance and inciting fights, making this a negative highlight of the day. read more
13 days ago
Someone I never met saw me struggling to take a selfie with Rocky. She handed me her dog's leash in exchange for my iPhone so she could capture the moment for me. It's the most generous gesture of good faith I've ever had in the city of Philadelphia. The steps are a small challenge but there is a short platform between each group of steps for respite during the upward climb. There are usually lots of people milling about and often food trucks are nearby to sell refreshments. read more
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3 months ago
I came to the steps for the pre game fun before the France vs Iraq Football Game It was so much fun! Fans from both teams were chanting and cheering for their teams and with each other. No animosity just lots of music and singing It was quite the experience!! read more
Is it super cliché to run the Rocky Steps? Maybe. Is it still fun and will it leave you feeling like a champion? Absolutely. *cue the Rocky training montage music* The timeless film franchise inspired by actual boxer Joe Frazier who ran the steps of the art museum has made this one of the most popular spots for tourists in the city. Worth arriving early if you want an iconic photo with your fists raised in triumph. Even after arriving early in the morning, a crowd formed in less than 10 minutes to get their photo next to the Rocky statue. The steps aren't too steep and not too numerous, so most able-bodied folks can at least walk the steps. Child #3 was not yet 2 years old and he made it up. Slower than his siblings, but still. While there are some ramps on the sides, it doesn't seem that any of them go the whole way up or down, so if you have a stroller or wheelchair, you might struggle getting there. As of this writing, the "original" Rocky statue is in the museum and the similar one at the top of the steps is on loan from the man himself, Sylvester Stallone. Yo, Adrian! I DID IT! read more
5 months ago
I could have run up the stairs but I didn't want too embarrass everybody walking! This is a through and through tourist site and glad we were able to stop by! read more
11 months ago
Every single time I hear the 1976 hit song, "Gonna Fly Now" (by Bill Conti), I think of the Rocky movies. Truth be told is that I've seen these movies many, many times (as a child and now as an adult). And this has inspired me (and thousands of other dedicated Rocky fans) to check out the "Rocky Steps". This landmark may not be a big deal for some but for me, it is about dedication, perseverance, and giving it all you got while facing obstacles and challenges that life throws at you on a regular basis. Way before this was even named the Rocky Steps, it is the focal point of where the Philadelphia Museum of Art is located at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the Art Museum District of Philadelphia, PA. And if you watch the Rocky films (1976, 1979, 1982, 1985, 1990, 2006) as well as the spinoff Creed films, you will witness these steps at one point in those movies. They were usually during the time Rocky begins his rigorous and intense physical training against his opponents (Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, etc.). During my visit, I came during the late afternoon on Friday 10/10/2025 at around 5:30pm. Keep in mind that parking is quite limited out here and be cautious that some of these areas require some type of payment. Otherwise, it is easier to get here by public transit, rideshare, or the classic way, by running here lol. We were fortunate to find a parking spot relatively close to this area and made the short walk to the bottom of the steps. The entire 72-steps (from top to bottom) took me just under a minute to run up as I was pretty out of breath when I got to the top. The best part is that when you reach the top of the steps, there is a 10-foot bronze statue of Rocky Balboa/Sylvester Stallone that is the exact one that is in the films. I also wanted to add that the view overlooking the Philadelphia skyline and City Hall is absolutely epic as it shows why this is the City of Brotherly Love and home to the best cheesesteaks. And to those die hard nitpickers, there is not one but TWO statues! The original is at the base of the Art Museum steps and a second, identical one owned by Sylvester Stallone that was temporarily placed at the top of the steps but is now back at the bottom. All in all, this was one of my favorite places to visit and if you're an avid Rocky fan, you will absolutely love the history, scenery, and surroundings. My rating, a unanimous five stars. read more
Love to come here during warm weather to enjoy the beautiful view of the city. As this is my first year living in Philly, I can't wait to go more times. Going back behind the rocky steps, there's beautiful views and areas to walk. Also a good workout spot read more
A Philly world wonder, how can you not love this spot. Gorgeous view of Center City, especially around sunset time. Get a fun picture next to the rocky statue, run up the steps like the iconic scene in the movie, walk down the ben franklin parkway which has all the flags up, visit the art museum right there ... Everyone has to come here at least once. Free thing to do, whats not to love! Especially in the summer / good weather. read more
You can literally just walk up wait in line and get your picture with your phone. No need to pay anyone anything to do it plus there is another rocky statue on the right side on the lower part of the steps check that one out as well read more
Step Off Steps famously made by the training scene montage in the film "Rocky." There's seventy-two steps in all, but they're honestly like half-steps so running up them was a breeze even for someone of my prodigious girth. Despite the lack of a challenge, it was still fun and definitely worth doing if you're in the area or just visiting the Art Museum. read more
8 months ago
Definitely some where you have to visit when you're in Philly. Iconic statue. I remember I came here years ago and then years after they moved the statue to the bottom of the stairs. A prize on this trip back they are back on the top where they belong. We don't live in Philly. We live in Las Vegas, but when we're in town, we always take a trip to see the statue. read more
Yes, we ran up the stairs. Yes, we hummed the song. Yes, it was everything. The museum is gorgeous and the view from the top is even better. They even have a tiny Rocky gift shop at the bottom, and it's just... joy. Pure Rocky joy. Felt like we were in a movie. read more
1 year ago
Free to the public, it's the steps of the art museum. Up to the statue is half way but all the way to the museum is about 100 steps, not bad. Race a friend or family member up. read more
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Evening Visit to the Iconic Rocky Statue I stopped by the Rocky statue outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art around 8:00 PM for an evening walk. Normally, there's a long line during the day to snap a photo with the statue, but coming at night meant no wait--I had it all to myself. After that, I climbed the famous "Rocky Steps." By my count, it took 109 steps to reach the top. It's a fun mini workout with a great view of the city skyline once you get there. If you're looking to avoid crowds and get a peaceful moment at this Philly landmark, the evening is a perfect time to go. read more
It's worth a look if you are a Loco tourist who loves running the stairs made famous by Rocky Balboa. It was a cold windy December day and there was only a few people there when we went so photo ops were great. read more
A week ago, I was about as big a fan of the Rocky Franchise as most of you reading this are. I had seen some of the movies 10+ years ago and knew the theme music, "Eye of the Tiger," and a few quotes like "Yo, Adrian!" and "He's not gettin beat, he's gettin mad!" Essentially, I knew just enough to get by in a conversation involving pop culture without looking like a fool. I came to the Rocky Steps honestly just to check off a box and say that I did it. It's a 2.5 mile walk from my girlfriend's place, and as we were approaching the steps I pulled up the famous scene of Rocky running to them for a quick refresher, as I should probably know at least a little bit about what I am about to see ahahaha. Inspiration hit me like a piano falling on Wile E Coyote's head. Straight to the DOME. It was a mix of so many things in the clip: the music slowly building, Rocky running in the Chuck Taylors, the dead sprint along the Schuylkill River, the grey sweatsuit, running with frickin BRICKS in his hands all just perfectly combined to have me more inspired than I've been in a long time. I think it really was the bricks in his hands that got me, that's just such a savage move. I've been fiending to get my hands on some bricks for my runs now...if you have any loose bricks laying around bang my line!! I went from thinking there is no way I'm going to take a video of me running the steps because I'm Mr. Cool Guy to taking 4 videos because the first 3 didn't look good enough ahahahaha. The view is so vast and stunning that there was a freshly married couple taking their wedding pictures here fresh out the chapel ahaha. It put me in a purely reflective and contemplative state. I can see why Rock ran here, it had to have helped him visualize ripping Apollo Creed's head off. When I get passionate about something like this, I can't help but swan dive down the rabbit hole. We obviously went straight home and watched Rocky. Before Rocky, Stallone only had 1 major role in a small film, Lords of Flatbush, that had a budget of $380,000. He wrote the Rocky script in 3 days after watching Muhammad Ali fight Chuck Wepner, where Wepner was TKOd in the 15th round in a fight where nobody gave him a chance to make it that far. Sound familiar? Wepner later sued him ahahaha man that's savage. Stallone shopped the script around to multiple studios, being offered up to $350,000 for the rights. He turned them down because the studios wanted an A-lister, including Burt Reynolds, to play Rocky. Stallone refused, as he wanted to play the lead ahahah what a BEAST. In today's money, $350k is worth over $2m dollars. He turned down a BAG because he believed in himself so much, talk about an all time double down lol.... and it's not like he was swimming in it back then. Rocky ended up having a budget of under $1m and earning $225m at the box office. This ended up being a worldwide percentage return of over 11,000%. Talk about a double down paying off lmaaaoooo. My poor girlfriend has had to deal with me, every few minutes, saying "Ayyoo Adrian!!" in the thick Italian accent of someone who has last a lot of brain cells due to getting punched in the head repeatedly. This trip went from me going to just check a box off to me taking a kickboxing class this morning because I am so flooded with inspiration. THANK YOU ROCK! IF I'M BETTING ON MYSELF I COMPLETELY DOUBLE DOWN! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more
3 years ago
Rocky Steps are a great place to see the area below. I was there for the Philadelphia Marathon in 2009 because my daughter ran. You can forget about me running up the steps. I did walk up to take photos of the building details and the landscaping and sculptures below. After all these years it's hard to remember the details. I'm glad I have these few photos taken November 21, 2009. I definitely recommend you visit and be sure to see the Rocky Statue. My photo with the Rocky Statue is in my profile photos. Definitely great memories of my daughter running the marathon too. Major accomplishment.... read more
4 months ago
Review #1100 I have been a huge fan of the "Rocky" movies since I was a little boy. Those are movies that I can watch over and over again and never get sick of them. I love the underdog theme and find them very inspirational. I run competitive runs about ten times a year and listen to the Rocky soundtrack every run that I do. The music gives me that extra burst of energy that I need to finish my race. So whenever I visit Philly, running up the "Rocky Steps" is a must for me. The 72 stone steps lead up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. If you have never been, it is a beautiful museum with an amazing collection of art. I highly recommend checking it out if you are ever in town. Anytime you visit the Rocky Steps, there are always people running up and down them. In the movies, Sylvester Stallone's character Rocky Balboa runs up these steps as part of his training for his boxing matches. Back in the day, a bronze Rocky statue was once situated at the top of the steps during the filming of Rocky III. That statue was moved to the bottom of the steps and stands there today. Now there is a bronze inlay with Rocky's sneaker imprint on it at the top that you can check out. The Rocky Steps is one of Philly's biggest tourist attractions. The view from the top of the steps is amazing. You can see Philadelphia's City Hall and the city's skyline from the top. The Rocky Balboa character has become symbolic of the city of Philadelphia since the original 1976 Oscar winning movie came out. If you watch the closing credits of the 2006 "Rocky Balboa" movie (the final one), they have footage of multiple people running up the steps that have been inspired by the movies over the years. A book called "Rocky Stories: Tales of Love, Hope, and Happiness at America's Most Famous Steps" was published in 2006. It captures stories of several people who have ran up these steps that were inspired by Rocky Balboa's story. read more
3 years ago
Historic place to visit. A must go for tourists. Also, great work out if you go up and down them. Very hard to miss too. read more
I thought this was a cool experience, enjoying a piece of cinematic history in a way that lets you live the moment. It was fun watching many generations of visitors taking these steps and knowing they were all hearing the same music I was in our heads. The challenge of the steps in the 80 degree weather, blazing sun and the heat resonating from the steps. Reaching there halfway point and knowing you where almost there but not sure if you wanted this short little moment of memories to end, reaching the top and feeling the triumph, turning to see the city of brotherly love and raising your arms, hearing yourself utter "Adrian, we did it". Then you realize everyone is watching you and most are doing the same thing. This commiseration and sharing of a fun "one and done" moment with total strangers and how much of a smile it can bring to your face was worth the effort and kicking your embarrassment in the ass so you can do it. Run the stairs, do it. read more
You can not come to Philly and not run the iconic Rocky Steps. My family and I came on a drizzly, wet day and everyone thought driving by and seeing it was enough. Nope, not for me! I had to jog up and do the the whole jumping around with my arms up like the greatest boxer of all time Rocky Balboa. The 72 steps leading up to the top didn't look crazy at first, but it was a nice workout and I definitely had to catch my breath and take my time coming back down. I would totally do it again if in the area! read more
The line to take the iconic Rocky picture with the statue was so long we just took the statue's picture. It was fun doing the run up the stairs. Someone at the top asked to take our picture and then kept asking for tips. He also got in the way of our own pictures while trying to be 'helpful.' read more
The Rocky Steps was at the top of my Philly bucket list when I visited a couple of months ago. We stayed at my Uncle's house and watched "Rocky" the night before, it was my first time seeing it and I was bummed at the ending! I wish he won haha Anywho, my cousin led the tour the next day and showed us the Rocky Steps which are in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There's a Rocky Balboa statue at the bottom of the steps and even a Sylvester Stallone look-alike impersonator you can take a picture with haha. The climb up the stairs isn't as bad as Syl makes it look lol I'm out of shape and was able to do it. Great photo op or Tiktok vid! read more
3 years ago
As a fan of the Rocky and Crees franchises, when I was in Philly, this was a can't miss photo opportunity. The Rocky Statue is actually located at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps at the end of the Benjamin Franklin driveway. It is easy to locate and reach, being a 20 or so minute walk from the Philly city centre. If you get there at a quiet time, you will be able to pose in front of the statue and take all the shots you want. At other times it can be busy and you might have to queue. Most people then go on to run up the art gallery steps (72 steps), and, for those that make it to the top with dignity, they leap and jump around in true Rocky style. This can be both entertaining and amusing as it is open to all age groups, and some people bound up the steps with ease, whilst others falter. Don't take it too seriously. It's a bit of fun. All in all, it was a great experience. read more
Felt like a winner heading up these iconic steps! Such a fun spot, everyone's into it. Even though it was an extremely hot day you saw people recreating the Rocky scene and running up as fast as they could! Just a fun atmosphere and the views were beautiful. Bonus, there's also a Rocky statue next to it that you can take picture with. Of course there's a line but if you're a die hard fan, this is a must. Extra bonus, people are selling water like crazy. Also a few ice cream trucks are lined up. Because it was so hot out, one of the ice creams I got already melted in the truck so I got another for free! Just goes to show how Philly takes care of each other here. All around a great destination to stop by! read more
5 years ago
Yep, ya gotta do it when you're in Philadelphia. Ya gotta run up the stairs like the champion Rocky Balboa, preferably in sweats and Converse, and jump up and down once you've reached the top. The Rocky Steps is just that place tourists and perhaps, locals exercising, come to in Philly. The Rocky Steps is located in front of the main entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. At the top of the steps, you get a great view of the city, which is reason enough to climb the flight of stairs, if you're not doing it just to do it like so many others. But if you're doing it to find your inner Rocky like I did, you will not be the only one to do so. No need to be embarrassed. There were tons of people on a Saturday when I visited who did the same exact thing: played the Rocky theme song, ran up the stairs and jumped up and down, with arms overhead, as if we were about to be in the biggest fight of our lives. No regrets! Yes, if you're visiting Philly this is a tourist trap and I'm sure the art employees get annoyed by all the Rocky runners. But it's a cool spot to check out if you're in the area and you will get a great workout with the amount of stairs you have to run up, which is why it won't be surprising to find people actually getting their fitness on here. It was fun! read more
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Is there a parking lot?
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Are the steps and statue always open even though the museum is closed being they are outside?
Yes. Even the museum is closed you still can visit any time, any day. It's free to the public...keep in mind, the statue is no longer at the step. It has been moved down the steps to the side.
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