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Rocky Statue

11th and Pattison Streets, South Philly, Philadelphia, PA 19148
As featured in Philadelphia for free
Ranked #39 of 258 attractions in Philadelphia
4.0 of 5 stars 127 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Fee: No
Description: Famous fictional Heavyweight Champion "Rocky" is forever remembered in this bronze statue, which pays tribute to the underdog.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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If you grew up on Rocky, this is a must! Take the obligatory jog up the museum steps, take the obligatory photo with your arms in the air, then huff and puff your way down the steps and see the actual statue from the movie. Obviously if you're not a rocky fan, you probably won't appreciate this as much. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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Got our picture taken with Rocky - he's awesome! Even in the snow and ice, the path was clear for us to get to him. More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW
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Running up the steps of the museum like Rocky was on my bucket list so I was sure to have my best friend film it followed by a picture with his statue. What an experience!! Give it a shot! More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We went to the Musuem of Art late in the day so most of the crowds were gone which made for a perfect opportunity for picture taking and running the steps. The statue itself kind of sits to the right of the steps and could easily be overlooked. Glad we went though, the view from the top of the steps... More

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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

That's what I thought when I visited. The museum was grand and impressive, but I almost missed the Rocky Statue which is a sort of hiding on the side. If you are rocky fan, it must be great... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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123 reviews 123 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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The Rocky Statue is situated at the bottom of the Rocky Stairs, on the right side. It's nothing special, but if you are a Rocky fan you will like it. You should visit at the top of the stairs the Rocky's footprint. More

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Bensalem, Pennsylvania
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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Immortalized by the movies, the Rocky statue has appropriately taken its place at the Philadelphia Art Museum. It is a beautiful sculpture worthy of Rodin. Like the statues of ancient heroes, the figure exudes the message of triumph of the underdog, a theme that has great relevance in a city that has always lived in the shadow of neighboring New... More

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Rochester, NY
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

One of many points of interest around the Art Museum. More

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Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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Philly's most famous pop Icon...Not at the top of the Art Museum stairs like it was in the movie. It is actually down and to the right of the main musuem stairs. You will have to wait for the people in front of you to move before you can get your picture with Balboa. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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The Rocky statue stands in Front of the Philadelphia Art Museum. It is just a statue surrounded by street vendors selling Rocky merchadise. Nothing special. More

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