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OutsideJul 3, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Outside in Philadelphia

Sure, it's the birthplace of American democracy and the home of the cheesesteak. But our editorial director's guide to Philly is all about its numerous green spaces—including its expanding river trail—and the best bites to refuel and picnic this summer.

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Fairmount ParkParkone of the country's largest landscaped spaces
Schuylkill RiverParkIt flows for 135 miles (217 km) from Pottsville southeast to Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the US, where it…
Bartram's GardenParkoldest botanic garden in the country
SchuylkillNeighborhoodriver embraced by the city
East Coast GreenwayTrailpath connecting Maine to Florida
Kelly DriveSightlocation of iconic boathouses
Belmont PlateauSightarea in Fairmount Park with city views
Boxers' TrailTrailfour-mile wooded loop used by Joe Frazier
ShofusoGarden17th-century-style Japanese house and garden
Forbidden DriveTrailfive-mile car-free gravel path along a creek
Valley Green InnRestaurantbreakfast pit stop in Wissahickon Valley Park
Benjamin Franklin ParkwayParkarea with museums and art
Philadelphia Museum of ArtMuseummuseum at the end of Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Rodin MuseumMuseummuseum with Rodin sculptures
Calder Sculpture GardenSightoutdoor space dedicated to Alexander Calder
Rocky StepsAttractionsteps leading to the art museum
The Sporting ClubPlaceStep into The Sporting Club at The Bellevue: timeless elegance, modern amenities, 100,000+ sq ft reimagined for…
BellevueHotelhistoric Gilded Age hotel on Broad Street
John BartramSightSwedish botanist and taxonomist Carl Linnaeus spoke of him as the "greatest natural botanist in the world." Bartram…
Schuylkill Banks and River TrailTrailpaved path linking South Philly to suburbs
Wissahickon Valley ParkNeighborhoodvalley park with car-free gravel path
The Sporting Club at the BellevuePlaceathletic club inside a historic hotel
Ebba Sparre Sauna CollectivePlacethree cedar barrel saunas open in winter
American Swedish Historical MuseumMuseummuseum with a collection
Bok BuildingPlaceconverted vocational school, hub for artists
Tufas Boulder LoungePlaceindoor bouldering gym in Kensington
Irwin’sRestaurantrestaurant on the 8th floor of the Bok Building
PicnicRestaurantrestaurant in a former brewery boiler house
Benjamin Franklin PkwyPark

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Smithsonian MagazineFeb 2

Here Are 250 Places to Visit to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday. How Many Have You Been To?

Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never seen before

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Independence HallMuseumThe building, which is the centerpiece of Independence National…
Elsewhere
Grand Ole OpryTheatreNashville, United Statesmarked revolutionary moments in music history
Little HavanaNeighborhoodMiami, United Statesethnic heritage place of convergence
sequoiasSightCalifornia, United StatesCalifornia's great sequoias
Platte RiverSightNebraska, United Stateswitness migrating sandhill cranes
International Cryptozoology MuseumMuseumMaine, United Statesquirky attraction
Pez Visitor CenterSightConnecticut, United Statesmust-visit attraction
Sonic drive-inRestaurantStillwater, United Statesfirst drive-in
birthplace of the Buffalo wingSightBuffalo, United Statesbirthplace of the Buffalo wing
Pequod’s PizzaRestaurantChicago, United Statesclassic Chicago deep dish
Field of DreamsSightIowa, United Statesmarked moments in television and film
FallingwaterSightPennsylvania, United Statesmarked moments in the arts
Touro SynagogueSightNewport, United States18th century place of convergence
Little League World SeriesFestivalWilliamsport, United Statesathletic place of convergence
Pearl HarborSightOahu, United Statesmournful site
Old North ChurchSightBoston, United Stateslanterns hung for Paul Revere’s Ride
Ground ZeroSightManhattan, United Statessite of historical significance
Greensboro lunch counterSightGreensboro, United States
NASA’s Mission Control CenterSightHouston, United States
Walden PondSightMassachusetts, United States
Erie CanalSightNew York, United States
Harriet Tubman MuseumMuseumMaryland, United States
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and MuseumMuseumSimi Valley, United States
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and MuseumMuseumMansfield, United States
Golden Gate BridgeSightSan Francisco, United States

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Atlas ObscuraJan 1

The Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation in New York, New York

Chaim Gross (1902-1991) was a renowned sculptor who emigrated to the United States in 1921. Gross and his wife Renee, who married in 1932, lived for three decades in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. In 1963, the couple purchased the four-story townhouse and studio space that now houses the foundation bearing their names. Prior to moving to New York City, Gross led a peripatetic life…

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Philadelphia Museum of ArtMuseumThe main museum building was completed in 1928 on Fairmount, a hill located at the northwest end of the Benjamin…
Elsewhere
Washington HeightsQuarterNew York City, United StatesSection of Manhattan where Gross lived for three decades.
Renee & Chaim Gross FoundationMuseumNew York City, United StatesHouses sculptures, drawings, prints, and personal art collection.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenMuseumNew York City, United StatesOwns 27 works by Chaim Gross.
Smithsonian American Art MuseumMuseumNew York City, United StatesTogether with its branch museum, the Renwick Gallery, SAAM holds one of the world's largest and most inclusive…
Metropolitan Museum of ArtMuseumNew York City, United StatesBy floor area, it is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art museum in the Americas.
Whitney MuseumMuseumNew York City, United StatesThe institution was founded in 1930 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, a prominent American socialite,…
Greenwich VillageAttractionNew York City, United StatesGreenwich Village also contains several subsections, including…
Bleecker PlaygroundParkNew York City, United States

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 19, 2025

The 14 Best Airbnbs in Philadelphia, the City Everyone Will Be Visiting in 2026

Here's where to stay for easy access to award-winning restaurants, underrated museums, and exciting sporting events.

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Barnes FoundationMuseumcomes with a casual 181 Renoirs
Italian MarketAttractionheart of the market
The Theater in SouthHotelbest for groups
Old City RetreatHotelbest for families
Two-bedroom in the Heart of Italian MarketHotelbest for local charm
Lower Moyamensing (LoMo)Neighborhoodboho-inspired row home location
Rittenhouse SquareParkstrolling around
Pat’sRestaurantThe line at Pat’s King of Steaks moves quickly, so it’s best to be prepared - know what you want, and how to order it…
Franklin Music HallTheatreIt is in a converted building once part of the General Electric Switchgear Plant and opened in 1995.
Lincoln Financial FieldSightIt is the home stadium of the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) and the Temple Owls football…
Live CasinoSightLive!
Lower MoyamensingNeighborhoodIt is bounded by Snyder Avenue to the north, Oregon Avenue to the south, South 7th Street to the east, and South…
Independence HallMuseumThe building, which is the centerpiece of Independence National…
Liberty BellSightOriginally placed in the steeple of Pennsylvania State House, the Liberty Bell today is located across the street from…
University CityNeighborhoodwhere to stay
Sculptor’s studio loftHotelperfect pad for a group
Northern LibertiesNeighborhoodcoolest neighborhoods
Classic Philly trinity homeHotellovely example of architecture
Old CityNeighborhoodheart of
Light-filled two-bedroom in Old CityHotelmodern gem in the heart of Old City
Betsy Ross HouseMuseumIt is purported to be the site where the upholsterer and flag-maker Betsy Ross (1752–1836) lived when she is said to…
Museum of the American RevolutionMuseumThe museum was opened to the public on April 19, 2017, the 242nd anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord,…
Family-friendly spot in the heart of the Italian MarketHotelperfect introduction to the city’s boundless charm
Stylish artist flat surrounded by nightlifeHotelrestaurant-focused trips are best situated
KalayaRestaurantChutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is a James Beard Award–winning chef, restaurateur, author, and TIME100 honoree.
Pizzeria BeddiaRestaurantIn Fishtown, Philadelphia, Pizzeria Beddia is known for its pizza and tomato pie, natural wine, and a one-of-a-kind…
Spacious Queen Village apartment for up to eightHotelperfect home base for a group trip
Magic GardensMuseumnearby attractions
East PassyunkNeighborhood
Geno’sRestaurant
Navy YardSight
Middle Child ClubhouseRestaurant

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