This hidden gem is the perfect place to pretend you're a model or a photographer. A great, albeit…read moredirty, place to snap some cool pictures. It's also a solid place to set up and fish or to get up to some general mischief. This based on the three types of people I saw in my visit here: photographers, fishermen, and shirtless parkour-ing teens. My best advice is to wear closed toed footwear. This place is littered with broken glass and other assorted garbage. I wore flip flops, and while I managed to avoid injury, my feet were stained with a layer of black dirt. It's kind of a sketchy area of town, but it's worth a visit to up your insta game.

The best view of the city is from here…read more It has come a long way in the past few years as volunteers have installed trashcans and cleaned up a lot of the trash that has been dumped here. Be mindful and whatever you bring, carry it out. I bring my two large dogs back here on walks to the end of the pier for the amazing view that shows the mix of nature taking over old industry against the new industry - the skyline of Philadelphia. Usually, you will see other urban explorers, fishermen, photographers, and artists. But be cautious, last time I was here kids were playing with dynamite and people have been mugged here. Just be smart and pay attention.

This is a cool unique: where it's a giant paintbrush. It is located right in downtown Philadelphia…read moreover next to the art center. It's just one giant paint brush with one big glob paint it orange on the ground it's cool I like things like this so it's pretty awesome to look at

You have to stand really far back from this thing to see what it is. First time I saw it, I was…read moredriving down Broad Street, and it just looks like a big orange poop. Like... Seriously. Anyway, I get what they were trying to do, but most people I know regard it as the orange on Cherry and Broad Street. I guess that's cool anyway.

I had no idea how special this experience was until I finally took the tour, and wow it completely…read morechanged the way I see the city. Id noticed the murals before just passing by, but seeing them as part of a curated journey gives everything so much more meaning. The guide helped point out details I never would've caught on my own, and it added a whole new layer of appreciation. The artwork is powerful, full of emotion, and spread across the city in a way that makes the whole place feel like an open-air gallery. It celebrates the personality of the neighborhoods and captures stories that stay with you long after you're done. What really stood out to me was how much heart is behind each piece. You can feel the intention, the humor, the honesty, and the love woven into every message along the route. It turns a familiar ride into something unexpectedly uplifting. I left feeling inspired and genuinely connected to the city in a new way. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see a different, more meaningful side of Philly.

I love this. They had an initiative in the early 2000s to have graffiti art just work on art…read moreprojects as part of their community service. I believe this project is part of that circle was to have about 2OOO murals up by the mid-late OOs. By the time that happened they were way more than enough it's always nice to see free art as welll.

This is a super neat concept. It gives everyone in the neighborhood a chance to meet their…read moreneighbors and fellow artist and musicians that live in the area. This event is a true example of what Philadelphia should be when people are acting as if it's the place of brotherly love. With a city full of grit and not so kindness, we definitely need events like this for us.

So the official line is "Porchfest is a one-day, community-created do-it-yourself music festival…read moremade up of dozens of individual shows taking place on porches all around the neighborhood. Porchfest is for everybody!" What does that mean? Residents let bands of all types chill on their porches, playing music and entertaining walkers by all day long. Grab a map and roam what becomes a giant block party or stay in one spot all day and chill. My original plan was probably more of the latter, but I got hooked by the band I started off seeing and ended up relaxing in one spot most of the day. Crowds came and went. Everyone had a good time. The weather rocked helping the bands rock even more. An annual event worth checking out!

I just LOVE this neighborhood!!! A little bit high end. Streets are clean. The residents take great…read morecare of their home & business. Love seeing those beautiful flower planters outside the buildings. It is just nice to take a walk in this neighborhood.

My second place to be other than Rittenhouse Square!!! Society Hill is old money while Rittenhouse…read moreis the nouveau riche!! From its beautiful old world charms to its modern day hustle and bustle, Society Hill has a lot to offer from both worlds!!

The Comcast Center is beautifully decorated at Christmas! The lobby brings you in with the lighted…read moretrees and giant Christmas balls. The lower level had music and a small vendor area. Photos were also available for free! The Sphere on the second level has a special holiday show-Shrek's Festive Flight! It is a 4D show that takes you to Santa's cookie decorating workshops. You exit the rise into the cookie decoration workshop where you can decorate a paper gingerbread and watch it come to life in the special oven. It is a fun activity for kids and adults. Pick up a special passport at the desk. If you get a stamp at 3 activities, you get a prize! Make your way over the Comcast Christmas Spectacular to see a show on the giant screen. Then head down stairs to make cards for Manna. The whole experience was less the. An hour but lots of fun!

OK, this was cool. I was in Philadelphia just for the day on business and walking in my monkey suit…read morewith a colleague into the Comcast Center for an appointment. It turns out we were a bit early, so he excused himself to make a few calls. I was left to wait in the Winter Garden lobby. Lo and behold, I saw a huge widescreen that just blew me away. Oh the glory of high definition resolution. It turns out to be the largest four-millimeter LED screen in the world. Stretching 83.3 feet wide and 25.4 feet high, the 2,100 square-foot video wall conforms with the tall doorways to the elevators and shows some sensational images - just about anything from a montage of Philadelphia to the expanding universe - all produced specifically for this venue. You really have to see it to believe it. Take a look at the photo gallery to get some idea. Or better yet, how about this video clip... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSRcDrCse7c

Can't truly do Philadelphia without running up the stairs to the Rocky statue…read more Lots of people running up the stairs taking videos. It's a nice fun free thing to do in when in town. Side note, I'm old because my daughter has never seen any of the Rocky movies. She said that they never play in streaming services.

The original Rocky Statue is back where it started at the top of the steps as of September 2026. I…read moresay this because it's been relocated and swapped out numerous times over the years since the original movie was made. I guess it's always good to have a backup sculpture when you need it. Yes, there are 3 of them. The 2nd statue was purchased by Sylvester Stallone. He loaned it to the city when the original one was on display in the museum. The 3rd statue is being displayed in Terminal A-West at the airport. If you missed seeing it in it's original location, then you can always see it on your way out of town. Although, it's not as fun as running up the steps to see it. There was some random guy managing the line and trying to charge people to take pictures with the original statue. Ignore him. The visit to to the steps and the statue are free. Despite all of this, it was very entertaining just watching everyone recreating that famous movie scene. It truly is something that shouldn't be missed. You're going to be in that area anyway. So, why not just take it all in and enjoy it?

Crossing the Ben Franklin bridge into Philadelphia, the roadway turns as it joins the Vine Street…read moreExpressway. At that spot, there's a tall artwork visible just to the side. What is it? It's titled "Bolt of Lightning... A Memory of Ben Franklin." Tall twisted metal stretches into the sky from a key shape. This 58-ton piece refers to the famous experiment in which Franklin flew a kite in an electrical storm. It is by artist Isamu Noguchi (1904 - 1988) and was installed in 1984. If you're not on the highway, it is easy to stop by and check it out! [Review 18277 overall - 575 in Pennsylvania - 1799 of 2022.]