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Let freedom ring—for free—at the Liberty Bell Center. Philly’s most famous attraction is open year-round. Wind through the queue on your way to the actual bell, and you’ll quickly realize you’re learning a lot about the bell’s prominence in civil rights efforts even in the modern era.

Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, is free to tour. Timed tickets are required March through December, however.

Visit the U.S. Mint. If you love money, you’ll enjoy the free, self-guided tour. This facility produces paper money and nearly one million coins every 30 minutes. You won’t get any free samples here, but with the brilliant Philadelphia hotel deal you scored, you won’t need it on this trip.

Explore Philly’s local arts scene on First Fridays. Visit the 40+ galleries throughout the Old City Arts District during this monthly open house.

Go to Christ Church Episcopal Philadelphia to see where George Washington, Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin worshipped. Still in use today, the building is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the country. Historical talks and tours of the church and burial grounds are offered daily.

The first responders of yesteryear are honored at the Fireman’s Hall Museum, a restored fire station with memorabilia, trucks and tributes. Ben Franklin established the first American fire department here in 1736.

Never mind the ravens, just enjoy the Edgar Allen Poe National Historical Site, where the famous author once lived. Take a free self-guided or ranger-led tour.

Run the “Rocky” steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Yes, it’s cliché, but you won’t be the only one doing it. Then, if it’s the first Sunday of the month, or a Wednesday evening, you get to decide how much you want to pay to walk inside the museum and see the expansive, world-class exhibits.

Strike a pose with The Thinker at the Rodin Museum. Rodin’s iconic bronze sculpture sits outside the museum, still pondering. Inside, pay what you wish, then view other Rodin works as you learn about the artist’s unique studio practice.

On weekends, you can take advantage of the free Visitor Shuttle service between the Rodin and the Museum of Art.

Pizza Brain proves that almost everything in Philly is historical. The world’s first “pizza culture museum” is housed inside this pizzeria, where its artisanal brick- oven pies are often highly praised.