Tour is a must. Guide was amazing, left feeling super patriotic.
This building, completed in the 1750s, is where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were deliberated and adopted.
During the Constitutional Conv. here, Ben Franklin wondered whether the sun carved into George Washington’s chair symbolized the rising or the setting of the new nation. He decided it was rising. Read more.
I loved the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
The famous Japanese House and Garden (are known as Shofuso) is located inside Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, which was originally the site of Lansdowne, the country seat of Governor John Penn. Read more.
I keep going back here, and it just gets prettier and prettier there.
I feel one of america's history here, Great History, very quiet city. Love Philadelphia.
So you finally found the Bell. Yep, it’s still cracked and sorry, we don’t ring it anymore. Read more.
The Bell was ordered in 1751 & is one of the most prominent symbols of the Revolutionary War. In 1752 to the dismay of onlookers the bell cracked during testing. Over 2 million visitors come each year
Really cool museum. Great Betsy actor when we went. Crazy school groups.
Betsy Ross, credited with sewing the first American flag, is believed to have worked and resided in this house, built around 1740, from 1773 to 1885.
Red-White-and-You. After you see how our favorite seamstress lived, hear more of the story via the Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Bench outside. Read more.
Say hi to Joe, the park ranger, he is knowledgable and friendly.
This Georgian-style brick house is a replica of the one where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in June 1776.
Did you know? Thomas Jefferson wrote the rough draft of the Declaration in just a few days. He gave copies to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin for review and then spent a few weeks refining it. Read more.
Beautiful walking trails.
You can totally film a horror movie here. Totally.
Walk the Wisssahickon Park trails.
A lesser-known stop on Independence Square, but don't miss it. Home of the first peaceful transition of power in a representative democracy.
Built in 1789 as the Philadelphia County Courthouse, this was where the U.S. Congress met from 1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia was America’s capital. In 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified here.
The first members of Congress earned $6 a day. Each member represented about 30,000 people.
The PHLASH trolley runs Fri, Sat & Sun from 10-6 pm May-October 28, 2012. Just head to stops 2 or 18, buy a $2 ticket & you'll be on your way to seeing more of Philadelphia's attractions and museums. Read more.
Before 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, this was site of the President’s House and Philly was the US Capital. 9 enslaved Africans are commemorated here. Read more.
The First Public Housing
Eagles home from '71-2002 and the Phillies from '71 to 2003. The 1976 and 1996 MLBl All-Star Games. The Vet hosted the annual Army-Navy football game seventeen times: first in 1980, and last in 2001.
Take a moment to appreciate the Philly icon that was the Vet.
Was once an entertainment venue, and is now a multipurpose sporting/ entertainment complex, and parking lot
go see an original stamp tax from the era of Revolutionary War in this amazing 18th century archive/library
Home of the Friends of Independence National Historical Park
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Cool space, leads to a number of other historical spots!
Above ground, a steel structure nicknamed the “ghost house” outlines the shape of what was Ben Franklin’s house. Underground, his life and accomplishments are celebrated in a museum complex. Read more.
Ben Franklin himself, from time to time, makes appearances at Franklin Court regaling visitors with stories about his life and times.
Wyck's farmer's market is open every Friday through November, 2:00-6:00pm!
With a focus on conservation and propagation of historic plants, this garden features one of the most important rose collections in the nation, preserved from the 19th century!
On September 10, 2016 @the 7th Annual Honey Festival. Viewing the beautiful, rare Franklinia now in bloom. Discovered by Lewis & Clark and named after Benjamin Franklin it's now extinct in the wild.
Top of the bus is fabulous, but watch for low hanging branches. Seriously, I got hit by one. If you have a wriggly little kid, you may want to sit inside as it's bouncy! (My kid loved it, though.)
Sit up top. Enuoy. Very knowledgeable.
Get on the bus or take the walking tour educational and thought provoking
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is a location featured in the 2013 Hidden City Festival. Read more.
A very nice visit and informative event.
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