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50 Philadelphia Trivia Questions and Answers

By Kenton·Updated Mar 2025·6 min read
Philadelphia Trivia

  1. 1What is Philadelphia's nickname?

  2. 2Which famous U.S. document was signed in Philadelphia in 1776?

  3. 3Which river flows along Philadelphia's eastern edge?

  4. 4What is the iconic sandwich associated with Philadelphia?

  5. 5In which building was the U.S. Constitution debated and signed?

  6. 6Which Philadelphia-founded university claims to be the first university in the USA?

  7. 7Who is the famous Philadelphian known for his experiments with electricity?

  8. 8Which large park is located in the northwest part of Philadelphia?

  9. 9What's the name of the famous stairs that movie character Rocky Balboa climbs?

  10. 10Which annual event in Philadelphia is known as the world's oldest relay meet?

  11. 11What annual celebration marks the New Year in Philadelphia with a unique parade?

  12. 12What Philadelphian fictional character is known for his pursuit of 'The American Dream'?

  13. 13Which museum in Philadelphia houses the 'Liberty Bell'?

  14. 14Who founded Philadelphia in 1682?

  15. 15What gridiron pattern did Philadelphia's founder use as a model for the city's streets?

  16. 16Which prison, considered America's first true penitentiary, can be toured in Philadelphia?

  17. 17Which Philadelphia arena is home to the city's NBA team?

  18. 18The main campus of which Ivy League institution is located in Philadelphia?

  19. 19What skyscraper, completed in 1987, was the first to break a certain gentleman's agreement about height?

  20. 20In what year was Philadelphia founded?

  21. 21Which street in Philadelphia is famous for its continuously inhabited colonial houses?

  22. 22Which zoo, opened in 1874, claims to be the first in America?

  23. 23What Philadelphia building is found on the reverse side of the U.S. $100 bill?

  24. 24Which annual event commemorates the day British soldiers left Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War?

  25. 25What large annual flower event has been held in Philadelphia since 1829?

  26. 26Which famous treat, consisting of ice cream between two cookies, was first created in Philadelphia?

  27. 27What do the initials 'LOVE' stand for in Philadelphia's iconic LOVE sculpture?

  28. 28Which historical event took place at Philadelphia's Carpenter's Hall in 1774?

  29. 29Which famous boxer called Philadelphia his hometown?

  30. 30Which street in Philadelphia is known as the city's main shopping district?

  31. 31In which century was Philadelphia briefly the U.S. capital?

  32. 32What type of architecture is the Philadelphia City Hall known for?

  33. 33Who sculpted the famous statue of William Penn that stands atop Philadelphia's City Hall?

  34. 34Which U.S. Founding Father's house can you visit in Philadelphia?

  35. 35What famous hip-hop duo originated from Philadelphia?

  36. 36Which Philadelphia service, established in 1731, was the first of its kind in the colonies?

  37. 37What iconic snack, originally introduced in 1884, is known as 'Philadelphia's Caramel Popcorn'?

  38. 38Which 37-foot bronze statue represents the city's sports fans?

  39. 39Which iconic food market has been operating in Philadelphia since 1892?

  40. 40What is the name of Philadelphia's major daily newspaper?

  41. 41Which theater, opened in 1908, is known as the oldest continuously operating movie theater in the USA?

  42. 42Which island in Philadelphia is a popular spot for concerts and festivals?

  43. 43What garden in Philadelphia features a collection of sculptures and architectural structures?

  44. 44Which neighborhood in Philadelphia is known for its Italian influence?

  45. 45What narrow Philadelphia thoroughfare claims to be the oldest inhabited residential street in the U.S.?

  46. 46What historic ship, launched in 1892, is docked permanently in Philadelphia?

  47. 47Which park in Philadelphia serves as the centerpiece of the city's Park System?

  48. 48Which annual sporting event, beginning in 1920, is a two-mile boat race held on the Schuylkill River?

  49. 49In which Philadelphia museum can you find a large collection of post-Impressionist and early modern paintings?

  50. 50What is the name of the iconic Philadelphia museum steps used in a famous movie scene?

Answer Key

  1. 1. The City of Brotherly Love
  2. 2. Declaration of Independence
  3. 3. Delaware River
  4. 4. Philly Cheesesteak
  5. 5. Independence Hall
  6. 6. University of Pennsylvania
  7. 7. Benjamin Franklin
  8. 8. Fairmount Park
  9. 9. The Rocky Steps
  10. 10. Penn Relays
  11. 11. Mummers Parade
  12. 12. Rocky Balboa
  13. 13. The Liberty Bell Center
  14. 14. William Penn
  15. 15. Rectangular grid
  16. 16. Eastern State Penitentiary
  17. 17. Wells Fargo Center
  18. 18. University of Pennsylvania
  19. 19. One Liberty Place
  20. 20. 1682
  21. 21. Elfreth's Alley
  22. 22. Philadelphia Zoo
  23. 23. Independence Hall
  24. 24. Evacuation Day
  25. 25. Philadelphia Flower Show
  26. 26. Ice Cream Sandwich
  27. 27. They don't stand for specific words
  28. 28. First Continental Congress
  29. 29. Joe Frazier
  30. 30. Walnut Street
  31. 31. 18th century
  32. 32. Second Empire
  33. 33. Alexander Milne Calder
  34. 34. Benjamin Franklin
  35. 35. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
  36. 36. Public Library
  37. 37. Goldenberg's Peanut Chews
  38. 38. The 'Philly Fanatic' statue
  39. 39. Reading Terminal Market
  40. 40. The Philadelphia Inquirer
  41. 41. The Ambler Theater
  42. 42. Penn's Landing
  43. 43. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
  44. 44. South Philly
  45. 45. Elfreth's Alley
  46. 46. USS Olympia
  47. 47. Fairmount Park
  48. 48. Dad Vail Regatta
  49. 49. Barnes Foundation
  50. 50. The Rocky Steps

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