Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Philadelphia

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Philadelphia. This list contains 48 places from Historical landmark category.

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Horace W. Castor Homes
Historical landmark
5.00 (10 reviews) (~14.04 km from centre)
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Waterman Monument
Historical landmark
👍👍 Great park for a challenging hike with the scouts
5.00 (9 reviews) (~28.79 km from centre)
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Patriots of African Descent Monument
Historical landmark
👍👍 It's not every day you come across a monument dedicated to Blacks, the builders of this country. It certainly make a huge difference when one of the names listed is a friend and he is still alive. Dr. Charles L. Blockson from Temple University. We thank you for all the work you have done Dr. Blockso...
5.00 (8 reviews) (~28.52 km from centre)
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The Radnor Cairn
Historical landmark
👍👍 #geocaching
5.00 (7 reviews) (~19.02 km from centre)
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B'nai Abraham Chabad
Synagogue
👍👍 Friendly rabbi, a great source of knowledge. I was made to feel very welcome there.
4.90 (42 reviews) (~1.49 km from centre)
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The Wanamaker Organ
Historical landmark
👍👍 This not to be missed attraction made its debut at the St Louis World's fair in 1904. Dubbed the largest organ in the world its majestic look overwhelms you jut by looking at it from the middle balcony of the atrium in Macy's. The organ itself has 6 rows of keys and 28,750 pipes. It was first playe...
4.90 (33 reviews) (~0.18 km from centre)
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Giovanni's Room Historical Marker
Historical landmark
4.90 (32 reviews) (~0.86 km from centre)
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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
College
4.90 (30 reviews) (~1.1 km from centre)
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The Lighthouse at Turtle Rock
Historical landmark
👍👍 So beautiful! Highly recommend to visit it!
4.90 (24 reviews) (~2.94 km from centre)
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Woodmont
Historical landmark
👍👍 Woodmont use to known as Father Devine's Castle located in Gladwynn. When I was younger, I remember Father Devine's wife riding through Conshocken in a gray Rolls Royce.He was a very kind man, and in many ways reminds me of Martin Luther King. The property is amazing,very well kept and the most beau...
4.90 (15 reviews) (~16.91 km from centre)
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Old Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Catholic church
👍👍 Parishioners were very welcoming. Very beautiful church.
4.80 (130 reviews) (~1.53 km from centre)
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Wagner Free Institute of Science
Museum
👍👍 The Wagner natural history museum is another Philly first, tucked away on the Temple U campus. For more than 160 years, it's offered free science education programs to adults and now for all ages. The museum preserves its 19th century layout.There are rows of glass-cased specimens with antique hand-...
4.80 (87 reviews) (~3.1 km from centre)
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Fort Mercer
Historical landmark
👍 A place where America won her freedom.
4.80 (80 reviews) (~9.35 km from centre)
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Washington Statue
Historical landmark
👍👍 My second pic with Washington. The first was a statue in Buffalo New York. We did the hall tour and it was cool to see the chair and set up how it might have been back then.
4.80 (35 reviews) (~1.22 km from centre)
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Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Library
Historic Italianate Revival-style landmark & special collections library with exhibitions & tours.
4.80 (24 reviews) (~1.25 km from centre)
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Victorian Gatehouses at Philadelphia Zoo
Historical landmark
4.80 (15 reviews) (~3.66 km from centre)
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Redoubt #2 (Valley Forge National Park)
Historical landmark
👍👍 What a cool historical site!!! Never knew the details of the Revolutionary War! Worth the stop!
4.80 (14 reviews) (~27.54 km from centre)
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Newtown Square Historical Society & Paper Mill House Museum
Historical place museum
👍👍 Beautiful
4.80 (10 reviews) (~21.78 km from centre)
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Collingswood White Oak
Historical landmark
4.80 (5 reviews) (~7.85 km from centre)
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Wyck Historic House And Garden
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is our little slice of heaven. Completely enclosed, these gorgeous grounds are maintained by a wonderful staff and there’s so much to offer. Honeyfest in the fall(pictured). Celebration of the Roses in the Spring. Events throughout the year. Historic house tours year round. The community far...
4.70 (133 reviews) (~9.77 km from centre)
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