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100 things to do in Philadelphia

See what's billed as the world's largest display of brick art at the "Art of the Brick" exhibit at the Franklin Institute. The eight galleries include some 100 pieces from the contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya. The exhibit continues through Oct. 4.

See what’s billed as the world’s largest display of brick art at the “Art of the Brick” exhibit at the Franklin Institute. The eight galleries include some 100 pieces from the contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya. The exhibit continues through Oct. 4.

  (Darryl Moran / Handout)

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The City of Brotherly Love, less than a two-hour drive from Baltimore, has a proud history and a transformative spirit that makes it a perfect destination for all ages. Here’s our list of 100 things to do. For more information on visiting Philadelphia, go to VisitPhilly.

Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Take a ride along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the city’s grand tree-lined drive that hosts more than a dozen museums. The mile-long avenue is sometimes called the city’s Champs Elysees.

  (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

'Rocky' Statue

“Yo, Adrian!” Like the Italian Stallion, you, too, can take a run up the famous steps leading to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. At the bottom is the perfect photo opportunity, a sculpture of the fictional hero Rocky Balboa.

  (George Widman / Associated Press)

World Meeting of Families

Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, will visit several Philadelphia sites for the World Meeting of Families on Sept. 26 and 27. You can find his itinerary here.

  (ALESSANDRO BIANCHI / REUTERS)

Victory Beer Hall

Taste beers from nearby Victory Brewing Co. in a traditional beer hall. Located in Xfinity Live!, Victory Beer Hall features elongated, beer hall style tables, a stage for live indoor entertainment, and a 2,000 square-foot patio complete with a fire pit and a panoramic view of the Philadelphia skyline.

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