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    Nathan H.

    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

    I've wanted to come here my whole life; and that came true on Friday 10/10/2025
    Donovan H.

    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.

    Rocky Steps at the Philly Art Museum
    John D.

    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.

    Antonio M.

    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.

    Angela C.

    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.

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    Natasha A.

    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.

    Cindy M.

    When visiting Philly you have to visit the Rocky steps and statue at the museum Glad we did as it's was featured in the rocky movie. I'll be back

    Zo M.

    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.

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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.

    Alisa J.

    Really crowded but great views of the city and the art museum. There was also a nice park to walk around. Fun to run up the steps. They aren't as big as they seem in he movie though so they are doable running

    Johnny N.

    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__

    My visit to the Rocky Steps posted with review on September 1, 2023.
    Marianne W.

    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....

    72 Rocky Steps
    Travis T.

    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.

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    Is there a parking lot?

    No, you have to rely on street parking or a paid lot somewhere in the distance

    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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    Liberty Bell Center

    Liberty Bell Center

    4.2(749 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    What can I say about the Liberty Bell? I've been to Philadelphia many times and each and every…read moretime, I have to stop to see it! It's a little bit like the Mona Lisa, were it's not as gigantic as you think when you get up close to it (the Mona Lisa is TINY in person!) But it's still as impressive as you think when you are ten feet from it (the closest you can get, I think). It's located in the Independence National Historic Park, and there is a lot to see there too - not just the Bell. You can see Declaration Hall where the first draft of the Declaration of Independence was drafted, the first meeting place of the Continental Congress, and even Benjamin Franklin's burial place. I'm sure you know that there is a TON of historical stuff to see in Philadelphia, but I would definitely recommend making one of those stops Independence Hall and specifically, the Liberty Bell!

    This place is very cool! I've been wanting to visit since I saw National Treasure back in the day…read more I was worried though when I arrived and saw a long line outside the venue. However, I saw how quickly it was moving and took a chance. Fairly soon I was in through the doors and finding myself in a small museum that provided details and background about the Liberty Bell. My only complaint was the very start of this area was super congested and would do well to guide people through this area in a way where it's less crowded and people can actually get close to the infographics. Otherwise, the Liberty Bell, small as it is, was well appointed in a mostly glass room, roped off but easy to take pictures of and with, somehow. Definitely enjoyed visiting this piece of history! Oh, and it's FREE!

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    Edgar Allan Poe House

    Edgar Allan Poe House

    4.3(97 reviews)
    1.7 miSpring Garden

    Small, easy, short touristy trip. Another great free thing to do in the city when you have friends…read moreor family from out of town. I live in Nolibs, so this is an easy walk from my house. Parking is plentiful nearby, too!

    Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site - Philadelphia, PA…read more Boomsauce Score: BS +++ (Amazing location! now that's boomsauce!) Even mid-renovation, this place hits different. Stepping into Poe's former home is like walking through the pages of Gothic literature. The art installations and that surreal raven sculpture outside? Straight out of a dream--or a fevered poem. It's eerie, poetic, and deeply moving. Though the house is currently closed for a utilities improvement project, you can still feel the weight of history pressing through the walls. Poe lived here during one of his most prolific periods, penning classics like The Black Cat and The Tell-Tale Heart. The cellar even resembles the one described in The Black Cat, adding a deliciously creepy layer to the visit. If you're in Philly, this is a must-visit. It's not just a museum--it's a tribute to the tortured brilliance of one of America's greatest literary minds. And when renovations wrap, it'll be even more hauntingly beautiful. --- Boomsauce Scale | Rating | Meaning |---------|----------------------------------| | B | basura (trash) | | BS | basic (come on! Try harder) | | BS + | better (Yo! That's better) | | BS ++ | best (alright! Alright! Alrightttt!) | | BS +++ | Amazing location! now that's boomsauce! |

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    The President's House

    4.3(11 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I had an amazing experience at The President's House in Philly. From the moment I arrived,…read moreeverything about the visit felt meaningful, informative, and well done. The site is beautifully presented and offers a powerful look into an important part of American history. The exhibits are engaging and thoughtfully designed, making it easy to learn while still feeling emotionally connected to the stories being told. I really appreciated how the history was presented in a way that was both educational and impactful. The atmosphere is calm and reflective, yet very engaging--you can take your time, read, and truly absorb the significance of the space. It's a must-see if you're visiting Philadelphia or even if you're a local looking to experience the city's history in a deeper way. Overall, it was a memorable and enriching experience, and I'm really glad I took the time to visit. Highly recommend adding The President's House to your Philly itinerary.

    Visiting the President's House site in Philadelphia was unexpectedly powerful. It's just steps from…read morethe Liberty Bell, but the energy there is quieter--more reflective. At first glance, it's a series of open-air stone walls and glass panels, but as I read the stories etched into the displays, it hit me how layered the history really is. This was once home to George Washington and John Adams--but also to nine enslaved people who lived and worked there. The exhibit doesn't shy away from that fact. It honors their names, their stories, and brings humanity to a place often remembered only for power and politics. I stood for a while at the video screens, listening to voices speak the names of those enslaved here. It made the past feel personal and real in a way textbooks never could. A thoughtful, moving site that sticks with you long after you leave.

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    Bartram's Garden - Bartram's Garden

    Bartram's Garden

    4.5(64 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Came here for a 52 Firsts event during Spring Fest and it ended up being such a fun day. There was…read morea lot going on without feeling overwhelming. Live energy, little activity tables, and a small plant sale that was honestly very tempting. One of the coolest things I learned is that they have what's believed to be the oldest ginkgo tree in both North and South America. That alone made the visit feel a little special. I spent some time walking the trails and made my way around the water too. It's really pretty back there. Lots of flowers in bloom, open space, and quieter areas if you want a break from the crowd. I definitely liked the more shaded, tree-heavy sections the most. Some of the booths were set up fully in the sun and it got a bit intense after a while, so having those cooler, shaded areas made a big difference. Staff were very helpful and the trails are clearly marked, which made it easy to just wander without worrying about getting lost. Only downside is the location can be a little tricky to get to, especially if you're not driving. But once you're there, it's absolutely worth it. Overall just a really enjoyable, laid-back outdoor spot with a lot to explore. I'd come back, especially for another event.

    Had a few hours before my flight and was looking for something to do. I came across this garden…read moreand it was beautiful. Well maintained and relaxing. Plenty of trails and benches. The flowers were gorgeous. You get a nice view of the city from the boat dock and parking area. I spent a few hours here. Great if you're solo or with people.

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