• I was born and raised in Philadelphia, and I've encountered so many tourists who visit my city. • There are so many great restaurants and cheesesteak shops beyond Pat's and Geno's. • Visitors should make time to see the art museum near the Rocky steps and the city's green spaces.

Philadelphia is famous for its passionate sports fans, historic landmarks, vibrant culinary scene, and much more.

It also happens to be the part of Pennsylvania where I've lived my entire life. Over the years, I've watched many tourists come and go while falling for common misconceptions and making the same mistakes.

Here are some of the things I wish everyone knew before visiting my East Coast city.

Philly is one of the largest cities in the country, but it's also incredibly walkable.

I think walking i

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