I wanted to come to Philadelphia only to run up these steps like a movie "Rocky". Yes Philadelphia offers a whole lot more than here but this was my #1 reason to visit Philadelphia. I even packed my grey hoodie for this occasion. I came prepared for the right photo opportunity. Don't worry, we are not the only one posing like Rocky. Everyone else did it too. Just join the crowds and enjoy. Don't forget to pose with the Rocky statue nearby while there. read more

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Let's face it! It's a tourist attraction which is why I ended up here as well. Every single person is doing the Rocky run up all of these steps. It's so funny and overall fun. The view of the city once you reach the top is immaculate. We were there during the evening and the crowds of individuals weren't so bad. Everyone had the same objective. Run up, take pictures and enjoy the scenery so you can leave. I'll definitely be back again on a nice warm day. It was very cold out for us. Just like the Rocky Statue, there is no security enforcement here or anyone stopping you from enjoying running up the steps and taking photos. read more

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It's definitely a tourist attraction. Just like everyone else, I've watched Rocky when I was a kid. How could I visit Philly and not check out the Rocky Steps?! These iconic steps were for sure on my bucket list to check off. I didn't run, but I jogged up the stairs, and the Rocky theme song automatically started playing in my head. It was definitely a rush experiencing this. Once you get to the top of the stairs, you get a gorgeous view, overlooking the city. You get a great view of the landscape and monuments. Makes for great photos. It was also nice people watching doing the same exact same thing. I didn't get to check out the Philadelphia museum of art, but it is within walking distance. It was closed at the time but be sure to check it out. read more

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So on this trip, before I came, I made sure to watch the original Rocky (which I had never seen before - yeah, I know, so sue me). This inspired a few of our adventures on this trip, including a visit to the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The statue was nearby as well, and it was cool to see an iconic character whom people still are interested in today. Anyhow, I had to run the Rocky steps up to the Museum, and was told "don't think about it too much...just do it." And also, pro tip: "Don't look at your camera, look at where you are stepping." Hahah - I laughed, but also was told some dude was running up the steps behind me and tripped. Also, before the trip was over, I made sure to watch ALL the remaining Rocky movies (not the Creed movies, haven't watched those yet hahah). YO Adrian! We did it! read more

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The Rocky Steps was at the top of my Philly bucket list when I visited a couple of months ago. We stayed at my Uncle's house and watched "Rocky" the night before, it was my first time seeing it and I was bummed at the ending! I wish he won haha Anywho, my cousin led the tour the next day and showed us the Rocky Steps which are in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There's a Rocky Balboa statue at the bottom of the steps and even a Sylvester Stallone look-alike impersonator you can take a picture with haha. The climb up the stairs isn't as bad as Syl makes it look lol I'm out of shape and was able to do it. Great photo op or Tiktok vid! read more

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My visit to Philadelphia included visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art, solely to run up these iconic steps as Sylvester Stallone once did in Rocky II (1979) film. As a Rocky Balboa enthusiast, I just had to see and climb these steps that lead up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. With our health and wellness expo for Blue Cross Broad Street Run held downtown at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, it coincided perfectly with me making my way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Next to the Philadelphia Museum of Art where these beloved steps are located, I adored the Rocky Statue which had a crowd of individuals waiting in line to take a picture by it. The memory of how cheerful and fan-like the majority were, and the thought that many of them came from different parts of America just to take a picture makes me smile. As for those steps, man! They were steeper than I imagined! I ended up doing four repetitions rather than just one since they were a top priority during my visit to Philadelphia. Depending on your fitness level you will definitely feel it later if you do more than one, but the experience outweighs the soreness you will feel later. Every time I think of these steps, I cannot help but think of the theme "Gonna Fly Now" by Bill Conti. The view at the top of the steps was more beautiful than I imagined, a view that I could see myself yearning to see again as a fulfillment of having arrived in the "City of Brotherly Love". I recommend visiting these iconic steps along with the Rocky Statue if you happen to be planning a visit to Philadelphia. ~Blessings~   Thomas G read more

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Didn't have time to sew the museum. But you can't go to philadelphia and not see this iconic scene (and statue). It's in a super nice green area. Good for a picnic. Or maybe buy sandwiches and grab a blanket. read more

I was in town for a work trip a few weeks ago and had to come see the steps. While I didn't actually go into the art museum, the view of the city from the steps was great! I had been stuck in an office for a few days on the trip, so it was really nice to get to do a little site-seeing outdoors with the limited time I had. Would definitely recommend stopping here if you're in Philly and a fan of the Rocky movies. read more

Did I see the Rocky Steps while in Philadelphia? Yes. Did I walk the Rocky Steps while in Philadelphia? No. Sorry, but I was being way too lazy to even think of walking up those steps for the sole purpose of doing so. Was I going to run up those steps, oh no. Unless you wanted to see a man bounce he was back down those steps, there was not going to be any running happening that day. This is a very vibrant area of the city, lots going on and a definite meeting place in the area. Tons of people were around, the steps were not overcrowded, but well used by residents and tourists alike. Being able to see where a scene from what some consider as an American classic was pretty cool as well. Maybe one day I will be able to come back here and run up those steps, but that is not going to happen anytime soon. read more

Yo Adrian how fun was this going up and down the Rocky steps and seeing all the sites and scenes and getting ready for our next championship fight it was great. We went here and we recorded a video of us run upstairs had the Rocky music on a big Rocky fan this is an awesome sight to see for sure we had a blast and now I wanna fight Apollo Creed on January 1. Fans of the movie will understand. What a wonderful experience read more

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Queue the rocky soundtrack!! This place is a definite visit if you are in Philly, super cool and fun to race to the top! It's a beautiful place in front of the art museum, there's a few bronze statues from the movie as well. Parking is paid across the street, watch out for cars in the roundabout. read more

The Rocky Statue and the Rocky Steps are one of the most famous attractions in Philly, both located at the Philadelphia Art Museum. You will find the Rocky Statue at the base of the museum. But as for the famous steps, there are 72 steps from the bottom to the top, just as other fellow Yelp members have echoed. You know you want to run up those stairs to the song "Gonna Fly Now" and pump your fist, pretending that you are that underdog training for the biggest fight of your life. And once you get to the top, you raise your fists up in the air and feel accomplished because you know you did it! Anyways, the view of the skyline and Benjamin Franklin Parkway make for some great photos (check out my photo). Definitely a fun visit to do during your trip to Philly, including the statue. Makes for some great photos and video (because you know you will get a video of you running up these stairs). read more

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As a huge fan of the Rocky movies, from the original Rocky (1976), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1977, to the latest installment, Creed II (2018), visiting the Rocky Statue (https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-rocky-statue-philadelphia) and Rocky Steps were my biggest priorities on my first visit to Philadelphia. Yes, I love Rocky that much. The movies are entertaining, nostalgic, and inspirational and the music, especially the songs by Bill Conti, are iconic and some of the absolute best in cinematic history (and in all of music, in my opinion). The Rocky Steps are located in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There are 72 steps and they are very, very wide. Even if you're not a fan of Rocky, you owe it to yourself to visit the steps and climb to the top to take in the amazing views of Philadelphia. At the top of the steps, facing southeast, you can look down Philly's famous Benjamin Franklin Parkway (https://www.yelp.com/biz/ben-franklin-parkway-philadelphia). It includes historic circles, fountains, statues, and buildings such as Logan Circle (https://www.yelp.com/biz/logan-circle-philadelphia-2), Swann Memorial Fountain (https://www.yelp.com/biz/swann-memorial-fountain-philadelphia-2), and City Hall (https://www.yelp.com/biz/city-hall-philadelphia). The views of the Philly skyline are amazing and picturesque. At the top of the center of the steps, on the ground, are foot markers for Rocky. You can stand where he stood to recreate his legendary victory poses with fists raised in the air. In addition to pictures at the top of the steps, you'll probably see people run up the steps just like Rocky did in his training montages: https://youtu.be/ABg0c_E7OOI. I did both and had a blast doing it. I want to go back and do it again. Haha. There were Rocky lookalikes hanging out around the statue and steps. I happened to run into two that I know and met years ago at Dragon Con in Atlanta: @lonstermash and @thelordhumungus (on Instagram). What a small world. At the top of the steps, a man from South Africa (a solo traveler who told me his name was Kennedy), asked if I could help take some photos and videos of him running up the steps and raising his arms in victory. He had traveled all that way. I was more than happy to help out a fellow Rocky fan. The love for Rocky is universal. read more

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Even if you don't know Rocky, you've got to visit the infamous Rocky steps. Rocky statue is right next to the bottom of the steps. Come early avoid the crowd. read more

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Worth the walk-up, run if you're in better shape than me! Great view of the art museum, and a gorgeous view of the city from the top of the steps! Today we even got to see a marriage proposal--so sweet! Go go, worth the view even for you non-Rocky fans! read more

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We came, we (did not) conquer the steps ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ We really wanted to experience running up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and do the famous Rocky two-arms-raised salute, unfortunately, at the time there were school kids practicing at the steps for Philly's annual Thanksgiving event... the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 1.4 mile parade ends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From the grandstands we watched a little bit of the practice session by the Parade Youth Choir as they sang "This Is Me" [from The Greatest Showman]. The steps were draped in pink and orange (Dunkin' Donuts colors). It was entertaining to watch as the director would guide/direct from the ground level. So, even though we were not able to climb the Rocky Steps, it's okay, it was nice to see a very small snippet of this annual tradition. Apparently, this is a big thing every year in Philly. The whole parade can be searched and viewed in YouTube. "Gonna Fly Now"... next time! Review #1237 Yo, Yelp! I did it! My 300th review for 2018! read more

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It's 25 degrees out, ain't nobody playing Gonna Fly Now and running up the steps. Still, we can definitely walk up them and at the top, there are footprints where you could perhaps take a selfie. Which I did, but you can't recognize me because I have the hoodie and the face mask and the sunglasses because it's dang cold here. Still, it's a super famous spot and I was here! [Review 10382 overall, 148 of 2019.] read more

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Fun experience with kids!!!! Music at tip was perfect!!!!! Run up and hopefully the water guy will start it

Was a great time with the family! Was our first time ever going to see this place! So much fun! read more

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It's the first day of spring and this place is completely crowded! But how can I read it any less than five stars, because it's a public venue. A lot of people having fun here: music artists out on the steps drawing crowds, an ice cream truck nearby-- I feel like it's already summer. read more

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If you are here and don't run up the steps then you are probably there for the artwork inside. It is nice to relive the multiple movies and the first time that you saw Rocky run the steps by running up them yourself. It's definitely a workout but believe in yourself and run up to the top (unless the doctor tells you that you shouldn't). Always fun to pose at the top too for photos so bring a camera or use your phone. read more

Took pics of the iconic stairs outside of the Philadelphia museum of art. Lots of tourists here. Very reminiscent of Rocky and a bunch of other movies. read more

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As expected, this is an attraction primarily visited by tourists, and the same goes for me. For the most part, I've been here only when I didn't live in the Philly area, and largely with tourists from overseas. It's a fun space to visit, especially for those familiar with the movie, and was pretty cool when the statue was at the top of the steps. Now the statue is in a different spot, but still around for everyone to see and pose next to! Always fun for running up with the theme song playing in your head! read more

This is the iconic stairs that Rocky sprinted up in Rocky II. They are in the back of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You have an awesome view of the city from the top of the stairs. This is a huge workout destination for locals running up and down the stairs and is no small feat. I ran up the stairs and, yeah, it was a workout. there is a plaque at the top of the stairs commentating Rocky's run up them and the statue from Rocky III is at the bottom to the left of the stairs. It is a must see for Rocky fans, but should be part of a larger itinerary because it does not take much time to see. Also, solicitation and panhandling is banned here, so be carful of people trying to get money to take pictures of you in front of and at the top of the stairs. read more

72 steps. It's fun to people watch. I raced my son up about 5 times and it was memorable. There appears to be a bunch of locals who workout around the area. Most of the are pretty fit. Like I said it's fun to people watch and watch all the people attempt to run up the hill. read more

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Hard to resist doing this and saying "yo adrian " of course. like many of us grew up with this movie and people actually still run up and down the steps and exercise on the grounds. it's a little bit of a exercise than you can stand in the footsteps where Sylvester Stallone stood, but the statue was off to the side at the bottom of the steps enjoy! read more

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Pretty cool to run up the stairs and pretend you're rocky. Place has a lot of people standing by the statue and the top of the stairs trying to make money by taking your pictures for you. THEY DO NOT WORK THERE! I would not trust them with your phones or camera. No nearby restrooms. read more

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Great people watching. The view from the top, on a nice day, is stunning. The people-watching of tourists running up with their arms raised and fists pumping is a hoot. Some of them look like they are about to have a heart attack by the time they get to the top. One football team brought a boom box and played the Rocky Theme while they raced up the steps - that brought the crowd to cheers. read more

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I totally ran up the steps in 95 degree weather. I about died, but made it to do the official jogging in place stance from Rocky. This is a staple to philly and a must do activity. It's actually not many steps so don't be discouraged. They even have a statue on the side of Rocky. The view from the top of the steps shows the city and is quite nice. There was a nice sized crowd of tourist and several people working out by running up and down the stairs. I guess the steps inspired them and is a good workout. They had several Ice cream trucks on the street. That was a smart idea Mr. ice cream man. Enjoy your visit! read more

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The Rocky statue is awesome! Being a big fan of the movies it was fun to see the statue. A lot of people work out around here using the steps for a great work out. Cool area with nice views and a beautiful park plus a museum. Rocky is a motivational movie and this statue encompasses that! There was a line to take a picture with the Rocky Statue. read more

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Review #800! Definitely one of the most recognizable landmarks Philly has to offer, the Rocky Steps are pretty much a must visit for some. There were no shortage of kids, tourists, and avid excercisers running up and down the steps or posing in the classic Rocky pose on top. His footsteps are center at the top of the steps and marks an excellent place to capture a great view of the city. A statue of Rocky also stands at the bottom off to the right of the museum, but was covered due to construction. Tourist Beware: Some "nice" locals were wandering the top of the steps offering to help take photos for some. They honestly looked fairly trustworthy. But after taking the photo, they were asking (demanding) for money before returning the camera in question. I was a little surprised by how few (less than 100) steps there were (movie magic...). I recommend using the Phlash to get to the Art Museum. It's a tourist-centric day bus that will also take you to many other tourist sights and gives discounts for a flat rate at several parking lots. read more

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Iconic. Loved visiting these steps and enjoying the little slices of Philly. A great photo op, of course everyone else will also be there to join you. I brought my Rocky movie playlist to enjoy while running up and down the steps. Good times. read more

After I took selfies at the Rocky Statue, I started climbing the steps! When I arrived at the top of the steps, I could see beautiful Philly's landscape! I became a Rocky! although I didn't have Adriane! LOL. I made it! read more

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My teenagers had fun running up and down the rocky steps! Great view from the top. Just be careful with those guys who offers to take your pictures. They are nice. They will tell you how to pose. You'll be like oh he's really nice and really good. After you're done, he'll ask for $20. WTF??? I would have given him $10 but unfortunately for him I don't carry cash. Thanks for the pictures tho. Appreciate it! read more

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I mean, how can you NOT make it to the steps that Rocky ran up and not run up them too? That thought popped in my head as I stood at the base before striking off in a legit run. I made it to the top, I jumped all around, I had tissue for my running nose (hey, it was cold!), These steps, as i'm sure you know get tons of foot traffic, and i'd have to say it's one of those touristy areas where you get to be an extreme tourist nerd and embrace the environment as well as the movie. All around the area, you can grab as many souvenirs as your heart desires. While you're in the area, don't forget to go take a photo of the rocky statue for more tourist fun. Excellent tourist area with lots of fun and a bit of exercise if you allow it. Go tear it up! read more

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One of the most iconic places in Philadelphia. You gotta stop here. It's a fun area overall, so much cool stuff to see, and when you reach the top it's a great view of the boulevard below. You will be bombarded by shirts salespeople and folks wanting to take your picture for you for a tip. Otherwise enjoy the scenery and get your fill of fun photos. read more

Just like the movie! Cool place for nice photos and videos. If you're ever in the area definitely stop by for a visit! read more

They were way cooler before smartphones. When it took a modicum of effort to take a photograph, get it developed (or develop it yourself), and share it with the limited number of people who would bother to look at the photos you took, having a photograph of yourself doing what Rocky does in the movie was cool, and you had probably seen very few photographs of other people doing the same thing. Now everyone does it, and it's a joke. You're no longer imitating Rocky; you're imitating other people who probably have never seen the entire movie. They might know the opening of "Eye of the Tiger," but that's about it. Rocky is a weird movie. Parts of it are awful, but that bleak feeling that I got when I watched it as a child intrigued me and stayed with me, and the more I watch it, the more I recognize that that's kind of the point. There's a way in which the working class was portrayed in the 1970s that was visceral and accurate even if it was glamorized or idealized, which of course it was. Some movies made in later decades come close to the same treatment of the time period (Rudy), but films and movies actually made in '70s feel so much rawer. Think One Day at a Time (the original one); Alice; and Welcome Back, Kotter. I'm not saying I want to live in those times or that the shows and movies were better, but they did show something that I think people could relate to and even feel without having to know much about the time period. That's what the Rocky Steps are to me. They're not a set on which I get to reenact a corny scene from a corny movie; they're a setting for something that seemed real, dark, and urgent. And they also created the model for the ubiquitous hard-work montage that we all know and love to parody. read more

It's a must see. First time visiting Philly and I had to check it out. The view was amazing. It was nice watching others race up the stairs, I jogged lol. read more

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The only negative thing that I would have to say about this landmark is that is is tricky to find parking. We visited on a busy afternoon. It was difficult to find parking but it was worth it to visit. We climbed the steps with our family and had the opportunity to take pictures etc. It was great. We stopped by to see the statue as well. No complaints. read more