The Rocky statue is iconic in Philly! It is from the Rocky movie series. The first ever movie was set in Philadelphia. Rocky runs up the Art Museum steps while training. The top of the steps is the perfect place for the statue! If you come to Philly, run up the steps and pump your fists in the air at the top just like Rocky did for a uniquely Philly experience! read more

The Rocky Statue - Local Flavor Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The original Rocky Statue is back where it started at the top of the steps as of September 2026. I say 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? read more

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Must visit in philly! There is a paid daily flat rate parking lot right in front but just look for street parking. There are plenty and you will find one if you don't mind a bit of walking. I had my daughter running up the stairs and pose in front of the Rocky statue like him. Good and fun memory :) read more

This wasn't high on my priority list but I ended up here during an unplanned morning walk from the Element Hotel. I couldn't walk up the steps in its entirety as the bottom half was blocked by a big stage that was leftover from July 4 celebrations. However, I was able to walk up the top half, snap a pic of the 8'6", 46-year old statue, digitally erase all the people around it and called it a day. OVERALL: Free attraction and an added bonus if you're going to the art museum. read more

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Visiting the Rocky statue is a must if you're in Philly! The iconic statue captures the spirit of the legendary boxer & makes for a perfect photo op. Climbing the steps of the nearby Philadelphia Museum of Art & striking the classic Rocky pose is just as fun as it sounds(you can't help but feel a little triumphant). The area is well-maintained & there's a great view of the city from the top of the steps. Whether you're a Rocky fan or just looking for a fun landmark, the statue is a quirky, memorable stop that's worth checking out. read more

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Fun fact - there are two Rocky statues. The first - which is the original statue from Rocky III - is on the sidewalk a few steps from the stairs that take you to the art museum. The second - the one at the top of the steps - is from Sylvester Stallone's personal collection that he loaned to the City. It was supposed to be returned to him, but it has decided to stick around for a while. It might be just a statue, but as fan of the first four - okay five - Rocky films, I loved walking up the steps to see it and turning around to look over the Washington Monument, Eakins Oval and City Center skyline. It's a total tourist thing and it's awesome. read more

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Statue of Limitations Iconic statue at the top of the stairs of the Philly Art Museum that represents on of Philly's most iconic heros/underdogs: Rocky Balboa. Being a child of the '80s, and a huge "Rocky" fan growing up, visiting this running the stairs and visiting this statue were a bucket list item that needed checking off. Mind you, a stupid bucket list item, but one nonetheless. (: read more

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Visiting the Rocky Statue is 100% something you need to do when visiting Philly. The Statue is a great, iconic photo-op. There was hardly a line and it moved pretty fast. You also have to run up the 72 museum steps. Wanna feel like Rocky then definitely do this. Once you hit the top, you get one of the best views of the Philly skyline. It's inspiring and fun. Yo, Adrian, I did it! read more

Yo Adrian! I made it to the Rocky statue and it was awesome as I also got to be part of the filming of a Blippi episode who's my little ones favorite show to watch ! I was able to video call her and he said hello to her and we ran up the stairs together ! The line wasn't that bad for a Friday afternoon but what was really cool as there is a second statue for those who cannot climb stairs . There is a shop to buy souvenirs and there were 2 Mister Softee ice creams trucks out front so grabbed a cone for the road ! A check off my bucket list read more

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I stopped by the Rocky Statue last night over by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. it's one of those classic Philly things to do when we are in the area. There was no line, so we just walked up and took our pictures. It's definitely touristy, but in a fun "okay yeah, this is kind of iconic" way, especially if you're a movie fan. The museum stairs were closed today, but the statue was still accessible. read more

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This was a huge highlight being able to see the Rocky statue. It was a beautiful day in Philly. There was no line to take pictures with the Balboa statue. We took the walk up the long steps to the 2nd Rocky Statue. I noticed that the facial features and hair were different from the other Rocky. We took pictures here as well. Then we walked out to the gift shop. Apparently, it's been there for about 1 years. It contains a lot of cool things. Hoodies, Zip up jackets. Boxing robes, tee shirts, magnets, hats, socks and so much more. The service assistants were quick and friendly. Great Hospitality for sure. I picked up a few things. I look forward to coming back here in future trips read more

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i am a rocky fan, i mean my frenchie was named after the character, also very fitting. anyhoo. when in philly, i knew i needed to make a pit stop here. it was so neat to see the stairs, which look a lot smaller than the movies lol..72 steps to be exact. we visited during the week, so it was not too busy for both statues. we arrived by taking the big bus tour, so it was stop #15! there is also a store on street level for "rocky" merch over all, it was pretty cool to take photos and see it IRL! there is so much history in this city! :) the stairs up lead to the east entrance of the philadelphia museum of art. read more

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Couldn't visit Philly without seeing Rocky and climbing the stairs! Beautiful panoramic view from the top!! read more

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The biggest thing that I'm happy about is that now there is a gift shop. I have stopped here four or five times, but that was years ago. But that experience is now different because when you stop nowadays you can go get some gear. You're going to have to run the Rocky steps I know and that will be a picture but if you can get a picture with the Statue, well now you're living. I didn't see long lines, we were able to get in, get our picture and get away. Yes parking is going to be a challenge, don't expect to pull up and have a spot waiting for you right in front. It's a little bit of a busy street so you're going to have to have a little patience to park and then walk over. read more

This is a must for a photo op! I am so glad the city has embraced this and placed this statue for us tourists to check it out!

ADRIAN!!!! OK I am a big Rocky fan and had to come check this statue by the the famous stairs Rocky ran up in Philly. I also ran up them and down .Recommend for all of you that you stretch a few seconds before running up on hard concrete. It was a brief moment of fun and then took pictures by the famous Rocky statue. read more

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Rocky Balboa is such an icon here in Philadelphia. Running up the Rocky Steps and getting a picture with the statue is a must. I have seen all the movies over and over again and use the movies scenes and the music as inspiration whenever I run my 5K's. I always carve out some time to run up all 72 steps when I visit Philly. Sylvester Stallone commissioned A. Thomas Schomberg to create three of these 10-foot tall, 2-ton statues for Rocky III in the early 80's. One was placed at the top of the Rocky Steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the movie. The statue has moved around a few times after the movie. The Museum argued that the statue was a movie prop and not art. It was in front of the Philadelphia Spectrum for some time before being relocated to a grassy area near the foot of the steps to the right of the Museum in 2006. This is where is stands today. Sylvester Stallone bought one of the other statues in an auction. The third one is at the Schomberg Studios Gallery in Denver, CO. At the top of the Rocky Steps is a bronze inlay of Rocky Balboa's sneaker imprints that you can stand on. In 2023, Sylvester Stallone was awarded a Key to the City and December 3rd was officially declared as "Rocky Day" in the City of Brotherly Love. I docked a star because there are scam artists that say they are staff and charge money for people that are in line to have their photos in front of the statue. Avoid these idiots as they don't work here and are not associated with the city, the museum or the statue. Heads up, they can be very demanding and rude. I wish the city would do something about this. The line for a photo can be really long too. read more

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Def had to visit the Ricky statue when traveling from nyc to Philly. In a big fan of the movies and this was iconic. Waited on a line to take a photo and then we took photos in the stairs. Great to do as a family esp for Father's Day read more

Rocky Statue is a definite must see when you visit Philadelphia. When my daughter ran the marathon in Philadelphia we made it a point to visit landmark locations. I have the photo of me on my profile. Here's the one of my daughter. Also if you go to gift shops you may see Rocky statue replicas everywhere. I'm not sure I would repeat this experience. It was definitely fun and my Philadelphia visit that year was definitely memorable. My daughters first marathon. read more

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The Rocky Statue is a cool spot for a photo op if you're in the area of Philadelphia. It's located at the steps of the famous Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, so you can do both at once, if you're a fan of the films and of art. One thing I'll note is that there are folks who hang around the statue and ask you nicely if you want them to take a photo of you with the statue. These are normal citizens just hanging around, not employees of the museum or anything. Only after they've taken your photo, will they demand you owe them money (I think it was $5). We didn't fall prey to this, but definitely ask if it has a charge, if someone offers to take your picture with the statue. It's a neat thing to see, if you're a fan of the movies, but watch out for the scams! read more

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Along with visiting the city of Philadelphia to climb the iconic steps as Sylvester Stallone once did in Rocky II (1979) film, I just had to see The Rocky Statue which sits off to the side of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. While in line, I really adored the crowd of individuals waiting in line to take a picture next to it. The memory of how cheerful and fan-like the majority were, and the thought that many of them came from different parts of America just to take a picture by it will forever make me smile as a Rocky Balboa movie enthusiast. After taking a picture next to the statue, thanks to a fellow enthusiast who took the picture, I walked over to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to climb those stairs which were steeper than I imagined. I ended up doing four repetitions rather than just one since climbing them was a top priority during my visit to Philadelphia. Depending on your fitness level, you will indeed feel it later if you do more than one repetition, but the experience outweighs the soreness you will feel later. Every time I think of those steps, I cannot help but think of the theme "Gonna Fly Now" by Bill Conti. The view at the top of the steps was more beautiful than I imagined, a view that I could see myself yearning to see again as a fulfillment of having arrived in the "City of Brotherly Love". Along with visiting the Rocky Statue, I certainly recommend climbing the iconic steps to take in that view, if you happen to be planning a visit to the city of Philadelphia. ~ Be Kind. ALWAYS. ~ Thomas G read more

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Super touristy and busy but fun to see the statue as a Rocky fan. Parking is a bit tricky in this area but it's manageable. Would recommend if you're a fan. read more

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We were on vacation in Philadelphia. We are big fans of the Rocky movie. There was free parking across the street. The statue is free to see and take pictures. They have a little trailer that they sell Rocky and Philly things like shirts and hats. Then they have the stairs on the side. It's a completely free thing to do and pictures come out amazing. read more

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Definitely a tourist trap - and expect a line - but worth a stop. Kind of one of those things you should see if you are in Philadelphia. read more

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Being a big Rocky fan, it was neat to finally see the statue. Been here twice now, it's off to the side of the famous steps he ran up. There is usually a line to take a picture. Enjoy it! The steps weren't as intimidating as I thought they'd be. Also, there's a gift shop in a trailer next to it. Only thing I'm not a fan about is the Lyft/Uber drop-off and pickup area. It's a very busy part of the city, and you just have to be ready to just tuck and roll, or it feels like you're in an action movie...jumping into a moving vehicle because they're not really supposed to be parking in the middle of a busy street. read more

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Rocky! Stand in line for an amazing Photo op with this iconic movie statue! Took surrounding pics as well. read more

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Next to the Art Museum. Where you see the long line. After you take a pic of Rocky Statue, go run up the steps, like in the movie. Now there will always be people selling knock off Rocky merchandise. Just be careful. There will be peeps that will take pics of your group, not because they are nice, it's because they want a tip. Some may do it for free, but then again, think twice on who you trust your phone with. Luckily the people in front of us took our pic. Yo Adrienne! read more

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"Yo Adrian I did it!" Or to quote another part of the movie "Wmbmv mblmmw/inh omml knw whi I'm sayn?" Great piece of history to go see and get your picture taken with. There was a local guy who helped move the line along and take your photos for you for a tip. Worth it if you don't have someone to take your photo and hopefully get a good picture. read more

The Rocky Statue - Local Flavor Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tourist attraction and a must any time one goes to Philly for the first or every time... been here twice - one in evening (which was harder to find given limited parking in the area) and once in the day time. Definitely easier to find in the day time and easier to take pictures. Easy walk to get here from downtown Philly. There was a line to take photos with Rocky statue in the afternoon but it was about 10 mins so the wait wasn't bad and had some shade from the hot sun. Take your picture(s) and poses with Rocky then yes, a race up the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art...Cue the music! Make sure to have someone take video and pictures so you can repeat history... ready, steady, go! read more

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I love cinema and I would totally consider myself a cinephile, that being said I have to ay this spot should probably be a 3 for me for a few reasons but I will give it a 4. The statue is cool, seeing this bit of history to go with the stairs, very cool. The nostalgia is kind for lost for me however for the below reasons: 1) location - it has been moved off to the side away from the stairs and museum, it takes you out of the moment. it is in a very nice little part of the grounds near the sidewalk and intersection but it feels off. 2) You walk up to see it and you can see staff there to help keep the "traffic flowing" but I learned, more than staff there. There are also vagrants standing there looking like staff, they ask if you want. A photo and take your phone from you, snap photos then ask you to pay them for it while they have your phone. Kinda fudged up that this is allowed to happen. Am I glad I went? Sure, was it cool, yeah, would I make it a "must see" revisit? Nah. read more

This statue is pretty cool to see in person. They have guys there that will take your picture but I think you may need to tip them after. There was not a long line when I went, but I can see how there could be. I missed it at first as I thought it was on top of the Rocky Steps. read more

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Talk about a tourist trap. But unlike some tourist traps that you will see, this one is nothing more than a photo op. Is it cool? Heck yeah. You get to see the statue of Rocky, snap yourself a photo or selfie and post it to your social media. Is it worth it? Not really. Not when it has an overabundance of people with the same idea. It is kind of like organized chaos. Even though every single person has the same idea here, it is kind of orderly. There is a line to have your turn and snap your pic. Or you could have just been like me and snap a pic from afar and get the same effect. So, yeah, there you have it. If you have the time and patient there is no doubt that should stop by here and do your thing. But if you are an introvert and want your space, do it from afar. This kind of reminded me of the Arnold Schwarzenegger statue in Columbus, OH. That is another great photo op statue. read more

The Rocky Statue - Local Flavor Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Rocky statue is just another cool part of such a storied city. I've never come early enough, or wanted to stand long enough to snap a picture with the statue, but it's always cool to see people enjoying the statue and running up the steps in front of the museum. The only thing that could make it any better, would to actually be at the top of the steps where they shot the movie... read more

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All right I get it. This is a tourist trap, however to avoid the crowds you need to know the right time to come. That time is in the middle of a heavy downpour! I had my husband drop me off so I could grab a quick photo of the famous statue and no one was there!!! Yes, me, my umbrella and the statue. Take a moment out to read what actor Sylvester Stallone wrote on the base of the statue. It is dedicated to the people of Philadelphia. For those who loved the Rocky movies, the statue is located near the base of the famous steps leading to the Philadelphia art museum. You can waddle throw the puddles like I did just to have a look at those steps and yes I saw a couple of people running the steps. Sorry, I draw the line in the rain. Too much of a risk for me! The statue is a great tribute to a great man featured in the Rocky movies. read more

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A must...especially for movie/Rocky fans. Near the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art stairs and nearby surrounded by the beautiful park. Lots of people running up and down the steps as expected. There was a line for taking pictures by the statues but it moved fairly quick as most people took a few quick photos and kept it moving... read more

This, along with the steps up next to it - are iconic places to visit in Philadelphia. It's a must-do. This spot is perennially filled with fans taking pictures with the statue and running up the steps. Simply put, it's a piece of movie history and a source of inspiration for people all over the world. Check out the inscription on the plaque - "it's not about how hard you can hit - it's about how hard you can get hit - and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!" Great place for photos, a workout, or just hanging out and enjoying the heart of Philadelphia. Go the Distance! read more

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I definitely did not seek this spot out but had been on the "Big Bus Tour" and it was in an area that I wanted to stop. There was a line, but it only took a couple minutes and there were a couple homeless guys offering to take my photo. I let them do it was I was travelling Solo and gave them a few bucks. I tend to take care of the homeless/locals when travelling anyway, so it is what it is. They probably make great money there which is funny. If you walk down and to the right you can find a walking trail along the river. There is also a damn and lots of nice greenery areas. I explored the area for about an area. Also, obviously the Museum of Art. It is one of the only places I could find with a rest room and they do make it very prevalent they do not have a public restroom. Also, not many facilities around to find water. There is an ice cream man in front of Rocky though that sells water, coke, slushes, icecream and some other sweet treats for ridiculously high prices. read more

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Yes, the Rocky statue is another tourist trap in Philadelphia. But if you've made it to the Rocky Steps, you may as well check out the statue of Rocky, which is on the street level near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There's not much to this beloved statue of Rocky, other than a great photo opportunity for visitors. With that said, people know tourists flock here, so there will be some people who are selling Rocky merchandise at the statue. Some will also ask if you'd like them to take a picture of your party. This is not out of generosity. They want a tip. Get your picture, arms up like the champ, and be mindful of your surroundings. If you're visiting Philly, this is an easy stop to check out. read more

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Best statue of Rocky ever. Biggest. This beautiful statue of Rocky is the most beautiful, biggest statue. Ever. Bigger than all the others. This I can tell you. read more

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Yo. Is it cliche yeah but who cares. Its Rocky, it's Philadelphia. It's the heart of the city. It's about getting knocked down and perseverance plus it's free to visit. So get your selfie with Rocky and be a champion. read more

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