Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps - Museum in Philadelphia - 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, USA

Great view of Philly. Famous “Rocky” steps. Very picturesque spot. Close to the riverwalk trail, close to city hall and close to the Eastern State Penitentiary. All within walking distance. City center is an easy 40 minute minute walk or less

The Rocky Steps in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offer more than just a physical ascent—they represent a unique intersection of history and pop culture. Made famous by the iconic training scenes in the Rocky movies, these steps have become a symbol of perseverance and achievement. Beyond their cinematic significance, the steps lead to the impressive Philadelphia Museum of Art, adding a historical and cultural layer to the experience. Climbing the Rocky Steps is not just a physical activity; it's a journey through both Philadelphia's past and its impact on popular culture. A visit here is a must for those seeking a blend of history, fitness, and cinematic nostalgia.

The Rocky Steps in Philadelphia deserve nothing less than a resounding 5-star review! These iconic steps, immortalized by the "Rocky" film series, hold a special place in the hearts of visitors and locals alike. Climbing the steps, just as Rocky Balboa did, is an exhilarating experience that's both physically rewarding and emotionally inspiring. The view from the top, overlooking the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the city skyline, is nothing short of breathtaking. Whether you're a film buff paying homage to a cinematic legend or someone seeking a unique workout with a view, the Rocky Steps offer an unmatched combination of pop culture, fitness, and awe-inspiring sights. Beyond the steps themselves, the surrounding area is vibrant and full of life, making it a perfect spot for photos and soaking in the atmosphere. The Rocky Steps are more than just a tourist attraction – they're a symbol of determination, aspiration, and the enduring spirit of Philadelphia. A definite must-visit, earning every one of those 5 stars!

This was amazing to see! Nice to see it has security to keep it safe. Lots of artifacts and history to read. Really nice environment. Indoors. No restrooms. The gift shop is across the street and it has restrooms.

Iconic steps. Iconic museum. Do more then 10 and you did more then Silvester Stallone did (double did the remaining). Everytime I am in Philly, I go there and enjoy the view. It's so awesome and it never fails to impress. Enjoy the view, enjoy the history and be happy!

A week ago, I was about as big a fan of the Rocky Franchise as most of you reading this are. I had seen some of the movies 10+ years ago and knew the theme music, "Eye of the Tiger," and a few quotes like "Yo, Adrian!" and "He's not gettin beat, he's gettin mad!" Essentially, I knew just enough to get by in a conversation involving pop culture without looking like a fool. I came to the Rocky Steps honestly just to check off a box and say that I did it. It's a 2.5 mile walk from my girlfriend's place, and as we were approaching the steps I pulled up the famous scene of Rocky running to them for a quick refresher, as I should probably know at least a little bit about what I am about to see ahahaha. Inspiration hit me like a piano falling on Wile E Coyote's head. Straight to the DOME. It was a mix of so many things in the clip: the music slowly building, Rocky running in the Chuck Taylors, the dead sprint along the Schuylkill River, the grey sweatsuit, running with frickin BRICKS in his hands all just perfectly combined to have me more inspired than I've been in a long time. I think it really was the bricks in his hands that got me, that's just such a savage move. I've been fiending to get my hands on some bricks for my runs now...if you have any loose bricks laying around bang my line!! I went from thinking there is no way I'm going to take a video of me running the steps because I'm Mr. Cool Guy to taking 4 videos because the first 3 didn't look good enough ahahahaha. The view is so vast and stunning that there was a freshly married couple taking their wedding pictures here fresh out the chapel ahaha. It put me in a purely reflective and contemplative state. I can see why Rock ran here, it had to have helped him visualize ripping Apollo Creed's head off. When I get passionate about something like this, I can't help but swan dive down the rabbit hole. We obviously went straight home and watched Rocky. Before Rocky, Stallone only had 1 major role in a small film, Lords of Flatbush, that had a budget of $380,000. He wrote the Rocky script in 3 days after watching Muhammad Ali fight Chuck Wepner, where Wepner was TKOd in the 15th round in a fight where nobody gave him a chance to make it that far. Sound familiar? Wepner later sued him ahahaha man that's savage. Stallone shopped the script around to multiple studios, being offered up to $350,000 for the rights. He turned them down because the studios wanted an A-lister, including Burt Reynolds, to play Rocky. Stallone refused, as he wanted to play the lead ahahah what a BEAST. In today's money, $350k is worth over $2m dollars. He turned down a BAG because he believed in himself so much, talk about an all time double down lol…. and it's not like he was swimming in it back then. Rocky ended up having a budget of under $1m and earning $225m at the box office. This ended up being a worldwide percentage return of over 11,000%. Talk about a double down paying off lmaaaoooo. My poor girlfriend has had to deal with me, every few minutes, saying "Ayyoo Adrian!!" in the thick Italian accent of someone who has last a lot of brain cells due to getting punched in the head repeatedly. This trip went from me going to just check a box off to me taking a kickboxing class this morning because I am so flooded with inspiration. THANK YOU ROCK! IF I'M BETTING ON MYSELF I COMPLETELY DOUBLE DOWN! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__reviews

Epic stop on your Philly vacation. Of course the steps, grounds and views are beautiful, but these steps of probably most know for the famous Rocky movie training montage scenes. We all had a blast taking turns running up the stairs, filming and singing the Rocky theme song. There is also a plaque in the ground of Rocky’s footprints, and a statue nearby. Great memories made here.

What a joy to recreate the Rocky steps iconic scene from the legendary franchise. Beautiful view of the city's landscape from the top of the steps