Rocky Steps

Rocky Steps is a granite staircase with 72 steps at the east entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Pennsylvania. The steps rise from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the museum terrace, offering a broad view across the green avenue toward City Hall in the center.

The staircase opened in 1928 along with the museum and served for decades as an ordinary entrance to the building. Sylvester Stallone made it famous worldwide in 1976 when he ran up the steps during a training scene in his film Rocky.

Visitors from around the world jog up the stairs each day, recreating the scene where the boxer raises his arms to the music at the top. The steps have become a symbol of perseverance and personal achievement in everyday American life.

You can reach the steps at any time of day without paying and enjoy the city view from the terrace at the top. At the base stands a bronze statue of the film hero where many people take a photograph.

At the top of the stairs, bronze footprints are set into the ground marking exactly where the film hero ended his run in the original movie. Many people stand on them and imitate the famous victory gesture.

Location: Pennsylvania

Part of: Philadelphia Museum of Art

GPS coordinates: 39.96490,-75.18020

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:22