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museum is better than watching a forensic television program, as visitors find anomalous and aberrant medical oddities on view, such as a woman's corpse whose body turned to soap. Be warned: the Mütter's bizarre displays are not for weak stomachs.
Head north to The Franklin Institute , which offers four floors of interactive exhibits. Walk through a model of a human heart, watch a film in the Tuttleman IMAX Theater and or gaze at blinking stars in the Fels Planetarium.
Day 2: Evening
From the museum, turn back toward Rittenhouse
Square, where visitors will find bars, restaurants and plenty of shops. You've got a wealth of choices here. For great burgers, fries, beer and a homey atmosphere, try Good Dog Bar & Restaurant. Looking for a chic but comfortable tapas restaurant that serves great wine and brewskies? Head to
Tria. Want romance, a splendid view of the historic grassy square and acclaimed cuisine? Lacroix at the Rittenhouse is the ticket.
After dinner, mosey around Pine Street and make your way along Antique Row, where the window shopping is superb.
Day 3: Morning
Sure, everyone remembers the exciting scene in
the movie “Rocky,” when the browbeaten boxer runs up the stairs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. But step inside the museum for the real excitement—here you'll find a huge collection of art. And this mammoth place is easily navigated. Spend a couple hours wandering the collections, and you'll see major paintings by major painters,
such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and Peter Paul Rubens, to name just a handful.
Day 3: Afternoon
After soaking up some high culture, you've
earned your appetite. There are a couple of choices close to the museum. Dine alfresco (weather permitting) while you down a crab cake sandwich at Jack's Firehouse Restaurant. For some spice, Rose Tattoo Café brings the heat with their Cajun cuisine, burgers and quiche.
If you don't mind bussing it or driving, and you haven't yet experienced a Philly cheesesteak, head to South Philly where it all began. On Passyunk Avenue diehards will find two of the best (and original) sandwich shops in town, Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks. Place your order “wid” or “widout” (onions and Cheez Whiz that is).
After lunch, if you didn't go to South Philly for cheesesteaks, you're still in the Museum district, so visit the Rodin
Museum, where
you'll find the largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside of France.
If you couldn't resist the cheesesteaks and you're already in South Philly, head to the Italian Market. Grab
a cappuccino from
any of the local cafés and soak up the local atmosphere. Right off the docks, venders
hawk their fruits and vegetables to passersby. Cheese shops dole out large samples of olives and brie. And the people-watching is a delight. Don't miss Sarcone's Bakery, whose Italian bread is heavenly.
Day 3: Evening
To understand Philadelphians, one must
understand their passion for sports. Take in a game and cheer for one of city's teams. Grab a dog, a soda and some peanuts and take part in one of America's favorite pastimes—sports. During football season, nothing's more fun than an Eagles' game at Lincoln Financial Field—if you can score tickets. Want a little court or ice action? Watch the Sixers dribble
or the Flyers skate at Wells Fargo Center. When
the weather's balmy, don't miss the Phillies' boys of summer playing at Citizen's Bank Park. One important point to note: Philadelphians are fiercely loyal fans, so be on your best behavior.
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