Rocky Steps, Philadelphia

Name: Rocky Steps
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#305 among attractions in Philadelphia

Museum, Museum district, Greek Revival architecture

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The 72 stone steps leading up to the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become known as the "Rocky Steps" as a result of a scene from the film Rocky. Tourists often mimic Rocky's famous climb, a metaphor for an underdog or an everyman rising to a challenge. A bronze Rocky statue was briefly situated at the top of the steps for the filming of Rocky III. This statue, now located at the bottom right of the steps, is a popular photo opportunity for visitors. The top of the steps offers a commanding view of Eakins Oval, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and Philadelphia City Hall. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°57'54"N, 75°10'49"W

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Lower North (East Park)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Rocky Steps – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, Fairmount Water Works, Rodin Museum.

~370 ftNW
Famed art museum with classic pieces
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
2 min walk • The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an iconic institution nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its impressive facade and sweeping steps - made famous by Sylvester Stallone's triumphant run in the movie "Rocky" - the museum is a beacon of culture...
0.5 miSE
World-class art exhibits
Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation stands as a testament to the vision of Dr. Albert C. Barnes, showcasing one of the world's greatest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modernist paintings.
~1020 ftNW
Museum
Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Nestled along the Schuylkill River in the heart of Philadelphia lies the Fairmount Water Works, a historic site that once served as the primary water pumping station for the city. Today, this National Historic Landmark has been transformed into a museum that not only...
0.4 miSE
Famous sculptures by French artist
Rodin Museum, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Philadelphia, the Rodin Museum stands as a testament to the artistic legacy of the famed French sculptor, Auguste Rodin. This cultural gem, which opened its doors in 1929, is home to one of the largest collections of Rodin's works outside of...
0.5 miNE
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Eastern State Penitentiary, a hauntingly stark structure located in Philadelphia, United States, stands as a monument to a bygone era of penology. Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, today it operates as a museum, offering a glimpse into the...
~950 ftW
Bridge
Spring Garden Street Bridge, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Spring Garden Street Bridge is a highway bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, that crosses the Schuylkill River below Fairmount Dam. It connects West Philadelphia to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It is the fourth bridge at this location.
~400 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Park
Eakins Oval, Philadelphia
2 min walk • Eakins Oval is a traffic circle in Philadelphia. It forms the northwest end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway just in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with a central array of fountains and monuments, and a network of pedestrian walkways.
0.5 miS
Park, Postmodern architecture
Cira Centre, Philadelphia
13 min walk • The Cira Centre is a 29-story, 437-foot office high-rise in the University City section of Philadelphia, directly connected to Amtrak's 30th Street Station. Developed by Brandywine Realty Trust and designed by César Pelli, it was built in 2004-05 on a platform over rail tracks.
~1020 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Perelman Building, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building—originally the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Building—is an annex of the Philadelphia Museum of Art containing exhibition galleries, offices, conservation labs, and the museum library.
~610 ftSE
Street
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Benjamin Franklin Parkway, commonly abbreviated to Ben Franklin Parkway, and colloquially in local usage "the Parkway", is a scenic boulevard that runs through the cultural heart of Philadelphia.
~890 ftW
Bridge
West River Drive Bridge, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The West River Drive Bridge is a steel girder bridge built in 1966 over the Schuylkill River on West River Drive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation owns and maintains the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rocky Steps?

Nearby attractions include Fairmount, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Live 8 concert, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Philadelphia Freedom Concert, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia (2 min walk).

How to get to Rocky Steps by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rocky Steps:

Tram

Poplar Street & Stillman Street • Lines: 15 (14 min walk)
26th Street & Poplar Street • Lines: 15 (14 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (16 min walk)
Suburban Station (26 min walk)

Bus

Bolt Bus (17 min walk)
Megabus (17 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (19 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (23 min walk)