Rich in history, the city of Brotherly Love has plenty to do for a stay of any duration. And like other major metropolitan areas, there are also plenty of hidden secrets in the Philadelphia area to satisfy a tourist of any kind.
Whispering Benches:
Have you ever whispered and struggled to hear what the other person was saying? Unless you’re in a quiet room, or a movie theater (guilty) you probably nodded your head in agreement. Take a seat at either the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial on Kelly Dr or Smith Memorial Arch on the Ave of the Republic and listen clearly to the whispers of your friends, relatives or complete strangers.
Pennsylvania Hospital Amphitheater:
Historical venues and Philadelphia are as synonymous as cheesesteaks and bread. Philly is home to the oldest surgical amphitheater in the US. What is not known is that you can actually visit the original operating amphitheater where surgery was performed on cloudless, sunny days since the only source of light was a skylight. The room was built in 1804 and is located in the center of the Pine Building. You can even view a seven-inch tumor that was removed by Philly legend and “father” of American surgery in the Historic Library.
Ringing Rock Park in Northern Bucks County:
One of the only places in the world where a rock can be struck with an object to produce a series of musical tones. Why would you want to pass that up?
Sylvester Stallone’s Footprints:
Everyone in the world knows about the 10ft Rocky statue at the base of the Art Museum. But they might not have noticed the bronze footprints embedded in the ground at the top of the steps. Stop jumping in celebration and take a look.
Your Guide to Hidden Gems Philadelphia
If you’re not familiar with the area and would like the guidance of drivers who traverse these roads every single day, (or even if you just don’t want to deal with the traffic hassles,) a Philadelphia area car service is the way to go… we know all the best travel routes, and can even give you some ‘insider tips’ on the best places to go when you visit our locale.
Let an experienced chauffeur takes the reins for awhile; your trip will be all the more enjoyable when not spent navigating busy roadways and researching area maps. Check it out — its super-simple to get a free, quick quote online, so you can to see how affordable it can be to hire a Philadelphia area car service to carry you and your companions to all the spectacular destinations Philly has to offer!
