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The Constitutional Walking Tour may be best known for our walking tours of Historic Philadelphia, but we also love ALL of Philadelphia. In this blog, we will tell you about some of our favorite places in Philadelphia, share news and give you the insider tips you can use to enjoy them like a real Philadelphian. Some of our favorite places in Philadelphia are iconic landmarks, others are hidden gems, all of them are worth a visit!

Polish American Cultural Center Museum

August 04, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Thaddeus Kosciuszko - One of America's Founding Fathers The Polish American Cultural Center Museum features exhibits on Polish history and culture, including a pictorial display of "Great Men and Women of Poland." Some of the notable people featured in the... Read More

Second Bank of the United States

August 04, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Completed in 1824, the Second Bank of the United States is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture, modeled on the Parthenon in Greece. The Second Bank was designed by William Strickland who was known as the "city architect" because he... Read More

Science History Institute

August 03, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park The Science History Institute, formerly known as the Chemical Heritage Foundation, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and heritage of the chemical and molecular sciences, technologies and allied industries. The Science History Institute is... Read More

Old Pine Street Church

August 03, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Buy Tickets for The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour - Learn more about Old Pine Street Church Built in 1768, this is the only Colonial Presbyterian church in Philadelphia which is still standing and in continuous use. This church was often referred to as the "... Read More

Old Saint Joseph's Church

August 03, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Buy Tickets for The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour - Learn more about Old St. Joseph's Church Founded in 1733, Old St. Joseph's Church is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Philadelphia. Note: For those interested in the supernatural, the Old Pine Street Church... Read More

Saint Peter's Church

August 03, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Buy Tickets for The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour - Learn more about St. Peter's Church A National Historic Landmark, this Colonial Era building has changed little since the day it opened for worship in September 1761. The steeple was designed by William... Read More

Old First Reformed Church

August 03, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park One of the earliest German Reformed Churches in America, Philadelphia's Old First Reformed Church was established by Reverend George Michael Weiss and predates The Declaration of Independence by nearly 50 years. Additional Information Old First Reformed... Read More

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

August 03, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Polish American Cultural Center Museum Thaddeus Kosciuszko - One of America's Founding Fathers Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a military engineer, became one of the 18th Century's greatest champions of American and Polish freedom. The house where he resided during the... Read More

The United States Mint

August 03, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Alexander Hamilton, One of America's Founding Fathers Alexander Hamilton in Philadelphia In 1792, Congress passed the Coinage Act, which created the U.S. Mint and authorized construction of the first U.S. Mint in the nation's capital, Philadelphia. The U.S.... Read More

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

August 03, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Visit the Money in Motion exhibit to learn about money, banking and the Federal Reserve System. This free exhibit highlights Philadelphia's role as the city where banking was born. View money from the original 13 Colonies and examine a rare $100,000 bill.... Read More

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