5 MOST INSTA-WORTHY PLACES IN PHILLY
HOW TO SPEND AN EPIC WEEKEND IN PHILADELPHIA
In Philadelphia, photo opportunities are abundant. The city is filled with beautiful sites to see and gems to discover, all of which will make any Instagram feed glow. Fill your camera with love or with sunset scenes that stretch across the nearly one-and-a-half-mile Benjamin Franklin Bridge that hovers above the Delaware River. In what other city can you meet Rocky’s statue and pose by his side for a photo — then march up the same 72 stone steps of his legendary run and bask in a picture-perfect skyline view? Not many, I tell you what! In this blog post, I’ll be sharing 5 of the most insta-worthy places in Philly.
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5 MOST INSTA-WORTHY PLACES IN PHILLY
VISIT THE ROCKY STEPS AT THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
Queue the music we all think of when we hear Rocky! Visiting the Rocky statue and running up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps is a rite of passage — and the picture-taking opportunities certainly warrant capturing it all. Snap a selfie with the Rocky statue, then embark on the legendary, 72-step run or nice little jog, that meets you just seconds away. The city view that meets you at the top will feel like all the celebrations you need. After you’ve had your Rocky moment, the beautiful Philadelphia Museum of Art awaits with masterpieces inside.
WALK THROUGH PHILADELPHIA’S MAGIC GARDENS
Covering an indoor and outdoor space equivalent to half a city block, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens glistens with creativity, urban renaissance, and a hint of Alice in Wonderland madness. Isaiah Zagar, a local artist who began tiling South Street in the 1960s and never stopped, constructed the space out of cement, bicycle spokes, bottles, ceramic shards, and other artistic knick-knacks. It’s an absolute must-visit while in Philly!
GRAB A PIC EATING PHILLY’S SIGNATURE SANDWICH
Cheesesteaks are a civic icon in Philadelphia. It’s an absolute staple while visiting the sandwich’s signature city, especially at Philly’s own cheesesteak hot spot at South Ninth Street and East Passyunk Avenue. With two of the most beloved cheesesteak spots – Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks – located across the street from each other, photo opportunities abound in either direction.
SEE THE CITY FROM ABOVE AT THE CITY HALL OBSERVATION DECK
An architectural treasure inside and out, City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States, with over 14.5 acres of floor space. Take in a different perspective of Philly from just beneath the eyes of the William Penn statue at the observation deck located at the top of City Hall, some 500 feet above the ground. These 360-degree views allow you and your camera to spot citywide sites such as Fairmount Park, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and all 12 miles of Broad Street, one of the longest streets in the country.
SNAP A PIC WITH THE LOVE STATUES
The renowned LOVE sculpture located in the recently renovated LOVE Park — is one of the most popular landmarks in Philadelphia for photo ops. It’s one of THE most Instagrammed spots in Philly!💕 After posing for a few pics there, take a short stroll to Sister Cities Park for a few more equally Instagrammable shots at LOVE’s sister sculpture, AMOR.
Where’s your favorite place to snap a pic in Philly?
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