1. Philly Museum of Art:The stunning Philadelphia Museum of Art stands at the end of the grand broad boulevard Benjamin Franklin Parkway, where it houses over 225,000 works of art and presides over a continuous and rich array of exhibitions and educational programs. Built to serve as an art gallery during the Centennial Exposition of 1876, the museum is now the third largest in the country and one of the most prestigious in the world. It houses extensive collections from the Renaissance, American, Impressionist and Modern periods, reflecting work by masters and respected artists from all over the world. The museum includes more than 80 period rooms from the medieval period to Ancient Greece. Among its largest collections is one of German art as well as an extensive collection of 18th and 19th century handmade furniture.

2. Liberty Bell: The Liberty Bell personifies the freedoms guaranteed by the nation's Constitution, although it was commissioned and created several years before that august document was penned. The Liberty Bell was originally cast in 1752 in London, England, commissioned for the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall). The original bell was determined to be cracked during a test ringing, and was twice in 1753 in Philadelphia by John Pass and John Stow, whose names are carved on its inscription.

3. Fairmount Park: Philadelphia's Fairmount Park is an oasis amidst the urban landscape, and the nation's largest landscaped park. Situated along the bank of the Schuylkill River, the 8900-acre park offers sylvan wooded trails and areas that support walking, bicycling, rollerblading, or any number of lazy (or athletic) pursuits. From within some areas of the park, the city's buildings are completely invisible, contributing to a pastoral landscape reminiscent of those painted by famous Philadelphian artist Thomas Eakins. Many of his paintings based on the local landscape are hanging in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

4. Independence Mall: The home of two of the country’s most revered symbols of freedom, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the Independence National Historical Mall is "the most historic mile" in United States. The mall encompasses three square blocks in the City of Philadelphia where the original documents proclaiming freedom from sovereign rule – the Declaration of Independence – and the lawful foundation of the country – the Constitution -- were written.

5. Franklin Institute Science Museum: Imagine designing a 350-ton train, casually strolling through the complex atriums and ventricles of the human heart, or having the infinite world of outer space right at your fingertips. The Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia offers such opportunities. One of many continuing exhibits, Space Command provides over 30 interactive stations that equip minds of all ages with the knowledge and awareness of worlds beyond our own. The Institute’s newest addition, Amazing Machine, offers a novel, awe-inspiring glimpse into the mechanics of some of life’s most common every-day instruments, such as the vacuum cleaner.

6. Boathouse Row: Fittingly historical and unique in the world is Philadelphia's Boathouse Row on the east bank of the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive. While world-class rowing teams and their boathouses exist in many of the world's largest cities and finest universities, such as London, Bonn, UC Berkeley, or Boston, Boathouse Row is the only place with such a high concentration of rowing organizations, expertise, and culture in the world.

7. Philadelphia Zoo: The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden in Fairmount Park is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo is a leading family attraction in Philadelphia with over 1.2 million visitors last year. The Zoo's primary mission is one of conservation and as such, it supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world. It also offers a wide range of educational programs, workshops, special events and recreational activities.

8. Sesame Place: Your children and you will enjoy a day spent at Sesame Place, fashioned after the universally famous, award-winning children’s television program. Wet or dry, spontaneous or rehearsed, Sesame Place delivers thrills and memories all season long. Treat the kids to Elmo's World, dance with your Sesame Street favorites at the Rock Around the Block Parade, or splash away the day in over a dozen water rides. Sesame Place is located 30 minutes north of Philadelphia, and features more than 50 activities, as well as the opportunity to meet all your favorite Sesame Street characters. They can visit Bert & Ernie’s home, watch dance shows, participate in parades and play all types of games.

9. Elfreth's Alley: For a charming and fascinating introduction to life in Philadelphia 300 years ago, visit Elfreth's Alley in the heart of Historic Philadelphia. The Alley was opened in 1702 and was home to the 18th century artisans and tradespeople who were the backbone of colonial Philadelphia. A tiny cobblestone street with just 32 houses, Elfreth's Alley includes the Elfreth's Alley Museum at House 126, the only building accessible to the public. All other houses are privately owned and occupied, making this one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America.

10. Six Flags Great Adventure: Six Flags Great Adventure is the largest combined theme park, water park and wild animal safari in the country, and is made up of three parks situated on 2,200 acres. There are more than 200 rides and attractions between the theme park, 45-acre Hurricane Harbor water park and Wild Safari animal park.