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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!

Independence Hall History

July 03, 2018

The Birthplace of America Related Posts: Independence Hall Tickets & Visitor Guide - A guide on how to get tickets to see to America's Birthplace Liberty Bell Visitor Guide Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park George Washington - One of America's Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin - One of America's... Read More

Wawa Welcome America Celebration 2018 (Philly 4th of July)

June 26, 2018

Join us for fireworks and so much more to celebrate America's Birthday in America's Birthplace - Philadelphia. Wawa Welcome America is a multi-day festival with free multi-cultural and multi-generational events celebrating America’s Birthday. From June 28, 2018 to July 4, 2018, the citywide festival is jam packed with multiple fireworks displays, free concerts, free museum days, community events... Read More

Haddonfield, New Jersey

June 19, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall A historic revolutionary town, right across the Delaware River The History Haddonfield, New Jersey was settled in 1713, a couple of decades after Philadelphia in 1682. Although located in New Jersey,... Read More

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival

June 19, 2018

For the third year in a row, the Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Franklin Square! Penguins! Pandas! Peacocks! Mythical beasts! They’re all lit up and ready to make your eyes pop in this thrilling festival of light. The History On its own, Franklin Square is a family friendly amenity in the historic district of Philadelphia. Its history dates all the way back to the foundation of... Read More

Fireman's Hall Museum

May 22, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall Benjamin Franklin - One of America's Founding Fathers The History Fireman's Hall Museum is located in a renovated 1902 firehouse in Old City right near Elfreth's Alley. Fireman's Hall Museum is one of the... Read More

Tyler Arboretum

May 21, 2018

A green sanctuary right outside of Philadelphia The History Tyler Arboretum is a non-profit public garden in Delaware County, Pennsylvania serving the Greater Philadelphia area, and it is one of the oldest arboreta in the northeastern United States, Tyler Arboretum encompasses 650 acres of renowned plant collections, heritage and champion trees, historic buildings and 17 miles of hiking trails... Read More

The Franklin Institute

February 21, 2018

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall Benjamin Franklin - One of America's Founding Fathers Every child’s favorite place to learn about science. The History Despite only attending school for two years and never receiving a college education,... Read More

Rodin Museum

February 21, 2018

The largest collection of Auguste Rodin sculptures outside of France The History The Rodin Museum’s history can largely be traced back to one man, Jules E. Mastbaum. Mastbaum was a Jewish American born in Philadelphia in 1872. He attended public schools in Philadelphia and his academic success led to a scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, Mastbaum first worked in... Read More

Signers' Garden

February 21, 2018

An easily overlooked gem of Independence National Historical Park has a lot of history The History Known today as Signers’ Garden, this small plot of land within Independence National Historical Park is meant to pay tribute to the courageous individuals who signed The Declaration of Independence on August 2nd, 1776 and the United States Constitution on September 17th, 1787. Both of these... Read More

South Street

April 20, 2017

Related Posts Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall Philly Cheesesteaks One of Philadelphia’s most interesting and eclectic streets The History South Street is one of the original streets incorporated into William Penn’s 1682 design for the city of... Read More

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