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Things to do in Philadelphia

Sightseeing

Rodin Museum

A branch of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the nearby Rodin Museum features the largest collection of the great sculptor's work outside Paris....

Philadelphia Museum of Art

This stately neoclassical building sits at the top of a hill, just west of Center City, with splendid views down the length of the Benjamin...


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Shopping

Shopping is a big attraction for visitors to Philadelphia, especially because the state of Pennsylvania has no sales tax on clothing or shoes and sales tax on other goods is only 7%.

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Events

May
13
Dad Vail Regatta

Held each year over Mother's Day weekend, the Dad Vail Regatta is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States. First held in 1934 on the...

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July
04
Fourth of July

On 4 July 1776, America claimed its independence from Britain. The Fourth of July is one of the biggest holidays of the year and is celebrated in...

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