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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The Rocky Steps lead up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the largest art museums in the United States.
The steps gained fame from the 1976 movie 'Rocky,' where Sylvester Stallone's character triumphantly runs up them.
A bronze statue of Rocky Balboa, originally a prop from 'Rocky III,' stands at the base of the steps.
There are 72 steps leading up to the museum's entrance.
Many locals and tourists alike use the steps for exercise, mimicking Rocky's famous run.
The top of the steps offers a stunning view of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Philadelphia skyline.
The Rocky Steps have appeared in several other movies, including 'Philadelphia' and 'Mannequin.'
The Rocky Run is an annual event where participants run a 5K or 10-mile course, finishing at the steps.
