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    Rocky Steps - 8/16/2025

    Rocky Steps

    4.6(213 reviews)
    0.8 miArt Museum District, Fairmount

    Is it super cliché to run the Rocky Steps? Maybe. Is it still fun and will it leave you feeling…read morelike 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!

    Inspirational on multiple levels…read more - - - - - - - - November, 2025 Visit We were in town for a family baby shower and arrived early to sightsee in Philly. This trip we picked the Rocky steps... we were able to watch some of the movie on the flight; I fast forward to Rocky's scene running across Philly, culminating at the steps to the Philadelphia Art Museum just before deplaning. With that inspiration, when we arrived, our daughter and I raced to the top and were greeted by mom/wife and brother/son for a family photo at the top. The view from there, looking up Benjamin Franklin Parkway, from the George Washington Statue, past all the international flags and art museums, looking toward the park, at the far end, where you can see the iconic LoVE statue... is fantastic. It's great that the city had this statue cast and made it accessible to all. Thank you, Philadelphia & the Art Museum ----- ----- -----

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    Stone Arch Bridge

    Stone Arch Bridge

    5.0(2 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    There's so much cool stuff within the city limits that I've committed to trying to explore…read moresomething new (to me) every week. Recently that meant exploring the trolley trails in west Fairmount Park and finding the stone spiral arch bridge. In the early 1900s, a scene trolley took people through the woods. Nature has reclaimed the trolley paths, but in recent years they have been converted into miles of hiking trails. It's not crowded--I only saw 4 other people, mountain bikers, on my visit. It's a great place to explore. It's shaded so the walk was cool. It's pretty level so the hike is easy. And if you know where to go, you can find this beautiful bridge that looks like a brick spiral. The years have taken a toll, so I wonder how much longer we'll get to enjoy it. It's cool to think that in the past so much work was put into creating a beautiful structure that really just needed to serve a simple function. Don't have time for a long hike? You can get to the bridge quickly by entering the trail from Chamounix Mansion. Park by the equestrian building and head in. It's probably less than a 1/2 mile walk to the bridge.

    I'm one of those weird Aquarius people who like to explore abandoned buildings, and ancient sites,…read moreso I had to check out Stone Arch Bridge! It is an old bridge that leads to nowhere because it is no longer being used. It is surrounded by a forest, and kind of hard to find. The best way to find it is to stay at Chamounix Mansion, and follow the trail behind the trees. It's worth checking out if you like to post on Instagram, and finding hidden gems that are off the beaten path.

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