Rocky Statue

I parked in the parking lot directly across from the Rocky statue. There was no attendant to pay for the parking fee. After parking, you walk on the sidewalk, across two crosswalks and the Rocky statue is directly in front of you. There was no wait when I went. There is no cost to take your pictures of the statue or with the statue. I highly recommend stopping here. The parking lot that is across the street, DO NOT leave purses, pocket books, or other visible valuables in your car. I went back to my vehicle, and there were two separate vehicles that had their windows broken.

Located to the north of the famous “Rocky Steps”, which are the steps for entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, on the right side of the steps, when facing the front of the museum and at the western end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the statue is as big of a spectacle as the spectacular Museum. Oftentimes, more people are lined up to take a picture with the Rocky Statue than there are patrons entering the Museum. The statute came into existence during the third installment in the Rocky franchise during a dedication ceremony from the City of Philadelphia to Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character.

The renowned Rocky Steps and Rocky statue are essential stops. They resonate with Rocky fans and Philadelphians alike, offering a fantastic view of the city. Conveniently located near Eastern State Penitentiary, the Franklin Institute, and the Riverwalk trail, and with a view of Center City Philadelphia and City Hall, it's an ideal walk if you're staying near City Hall.

We went early in the morning and there was no wait to take photos at the statue. From there we ran up the stairs for some more photo ops, including Rocky's footprints so you can stand right where Rocky stood. We were in a large group and everyone seemed to have a good time.

I can't believe all of the 1 star reviews. If your car got broken into, that suck, but it has nothing to do with the statue. If you had to wait in line, or you just don't like pop culture, that doesn't warrant a 1 star rating. If the statue fell over and crushed your mother, then maybe you might want to give it 1 star. Maybe give the City of Philadelphia a 1 star rating while you're at it.

It’s neat to see the statue in person and go up the stairs like Rocky did in the movie. Not much else to do here besides going to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There’s also a pop-up Rocky souvenir vendor close to the statue. Predictably, everything is over priced. Getting a close parking spot can be difficult, but you may get lucky and find a spot on Pennsylvania Ave.