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The steps outside the Philadelphia Art Museum were made famous by the Rocky film franchise.
1. Reading Terminal Market
Located just steps from the Pennsylvania Convention Center is one of America’s oldest and largest public markets. With 80 merchants to explore, attendees can enjoy Philadelphia classics like fresh soft pretzels, sample diverse and global cuisines, and even pick up a locally made souvenir.
2. Philadelphia Art Museum and “Rocky Steps”
Train like a champion and race up the “Rocky Steps” outside the Philadelphia Art Museum, made famous by the Rocky film franchise. Inside, the museum houses everything from modern art to historic masterpieces. Stop in to view the latest exhibition, “Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100.”
3. McGillin’s Olde Ale House
The oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia and one of the oldest in the nation, McGillin’s is located near the Pennsylvania Convention Center and many downtown hotels — the perfect spot to tuck in for lunch, dinner, or drinks.
4. Old City
Home to what’s known as “America’s most historic square” mile, this district’s significant sites in America’s history include Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Visitors can also see notable historic artifacts up close at the National Constitution Center or Museum of the American Revolution.
5. Philly Cheesesteaks
From the iconic rival spots like Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks in South Philly, to Campo’s Philly Cheesesteaks in Old City, and Jim’s Steaks on South Street, there’s no shortage of shops serving up their version of this Philadelphia classic.
6. LOVE Park
You’ll find Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture just a short walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center — a go-to Philadelphia selfie spot.
7. Yards Brewing Company
Located in the Northern Liberties neighborhood, Yards has been brewing Philly’s beer since 1994. Stop in their taproom for local beers and bites.
8. Barnes Foundation
On the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the heart of the city’s museum district, the Barnes Foundation houses one of the world’s greatest collections of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings.
9. Award-winning Dining
Philadelphia was named one of Food & Wine’s Top U.S. Cities for Food and Drink, so CL participants should expect a diverse, award-winning — and popular — dining scene. So make your reservations in advance for restaurants like Friday Saturday Sunday (Outstanding Restaurant, 2023, James Beard Award), Bastia (The Best New Restaurants in America, 2024, Esquire), or Little Walter’s (The Restaurant List 2024, The New York Times).
10. Penn Museum
Located on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus in West Philly, the Penn Museum is home to more than one million archaeological artifacts.