Rocky Statue Reviews Summary

Rocky Statue Experience

Pros:

• "A must...especially for movie/Rocky fans."
• "Watched the movies as a kid so to finally see this spot in person was a great experience."
• "People from all around the globe interact and help each other take pictures of their entire family/groups even when the language differences prohibit anything other than motion and gestures to communicate."
• "Whether you're a Rocky fan or simply curious about the intersection of film and urban landmarks, a visit to the Rocky statue adds an entertaining and memorable dimension to your Philadelphia experience."
• "For Stallone, Rocky’s ascent to the top of the steps is symbolic of Philadelphia, a city where an underdog can become a champion through hard work, determination, and hustle."
• "Great place to visit and take a pic with the famous Rocky Statue and run up the steps!"
• "The Rocky statue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a unique blend of history and pop culture."

Cons:

• "The longest line ever to take a picture with Rocky."
• "Beware: there are people who stand around near the statue who ask if you want them to take your pictures."
• "The statue is amazing but the security is poor I got my bag stolen iPad and everything from here they broke into my van."
• "This woman was directing a line and taking people's phones and posing them, then asking for tips."
• "The space is crowded by vendors and folks who want to take your picture for tips, but you're better off just going it on your own."
• "Two aggressive men hustling and preventing people from taking photos unless it is them taking it for you by being physically intimidating to tourists."
• "Also beware of people offering to take your picture at the rocky statue they expect a tip after and can get a little bit rude."

Statue Location & Appearance

Pros:

• "The famous Rocky statue stands to the bottom right of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art."
• "The renowned Rocky Steps and Rocky statue are essential stops."
• "Located to the north of the famous 'Rocky Steps', which are the steps for entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art."
• "The statue is well made and makes you take a minute to appreciate the reason why it's there."
• "The statue is located right beside the Rocky Steps and is really just a monument."
• "Right next to Philadelphia's Art Museum is this iconic statue that celebrates Stallone's Rocky in his victory pose."
• "The Rocky Statue is at the bottom of the steps to the right. The view at the top of the steps is beautiful."

Cons:

• "No longer at the top of the steps but of course we did the steps for nostalgia purposes."
• "Am I the only one who thought the statue was after the steps?"
• "It's not in top of the stairs like in the movie."
• "Was a little disappointed that they have moved the statue from the top of the stairs."
• "Just ok, should be on the steps, plenty of room for it on the stairs."
• "I find that the statue looks nothing like Sylvester Stallone."
• "The Rocky statue was surprisingly unremarkable. I had expected it to be larger and grander."

Visitor Experience & Tips

Pros:

• "I absolutely love people interacting naturally with each other and how it usually exhibits our instinctual desire to help one another."
• "I absolutely love this icon of Philly culture."
• "Whoever is in love with Rocky movies, this place needs to be on your bucket list!"
• "Grab an image of the Rocky statue and then afterwards run up the nearby steps."
• "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 stars! An iconic part of the Philly experience."
• "This public display of the rocky Statue has become more visited than the Liberty Bell in Historical Philadelphia, PA!"
• "It’s neat to see the statue in person and go up the stairs like Rocky did in the movie."