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Rocky Steps, Philadelphia

Cultural Half day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

The 72 stone steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with a clear view of the city center from the top. At the bottom waits the bronze statue of Rocky Balboa, arms always raised high.

The pop wink

In the 1976 movie «Rocky», the boxer trains by running up these steps and celebrates at the top with his fists in the air. Ever since, everyone who reaches the top repeats the gesture; your daughter will surely want to do it too.

With kids

Running up the 72 steps and celebrating at the top with your arms raised high
Taking a photo next to the bronze statue of Rocky at the bottom
Looking for the sneaker footprints marked on the ground at the top
Counting the steps out loud on the way up

Accessibility: All ages; hold the little ones' hands on the way up

With family

Going into the Museum of Art, one of the largest in the country
Sitting at the top for a snack with a view of downtown Philadelphia
Recreating the Rocky scene as a family, everyone with fists in the air
Walking toward downtown to try a Philadelphia cheesesteak

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