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Related Posts:Independence Hall Tickets & Visitor Guide for IndividualsIndependence Hall HistoryBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia -­ See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence HallPhiladelphia has become… Read More
Related Post: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 HallUniversity City is one of Philadelphia’s most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods.The HistoryThe land that is known… Read More
The National Constitution Center, located on Philadelphia's Independence Mall, is the first museum in the world devoted to dramatically telling the story of The United States Constitution from Revolutionary times to the present through more than 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits, film,… Read More
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 HallBenjamin Franklin - One of America's Founding Fathers The HistoryFireman's Hall Museum is located in a… Read More
Related PostBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia ­- See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence HallA picturesque historic burial ground The HistoryFor most of Philadelphia’s early history, the deceased never… Read More
This open-air President’s House commemorates the predecessor the White House where President George Washington and President John Adams lived while they were in office, while Philadelphia was the Capital City of the United States from 1790-1800. The President’s House site also provides a lesson… Read More
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 HallLiberty Bell History Visiting The Liberty Bell CenterThe Liberty Bell is the quintessential icon of American… Read More
Related Posts:Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park James Madison in PhiladelphiaJames Madison, Jr. - One of America's Founding Fathers  Built in 1796, James Madison lived here with his wife Dolley.… Read More
Videographer Cory J Popp uniquely captures Philadelphia in his video series “Uncover Philly”The HistoryCapturing Philadelphia on film dates all the way back to advent of photography itself.  An 1839 daguerreotype photo of Philadelphia’s storied Central High School by Joseph Saxton is thought… Read More
One of Philadelphia’s most iconic sightsThe HistoryBoathouse Row’s history can be traced back to the creation of the Fairmount Water Works in 1812.  After being devastated by the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793, (learn more on our special Yellow Fever Tour!) Philadelphia sought to improve the… Read More
Eat a meal prepared by a culinary starThe HistoryPhiladelphia has always been well known for its great food, but with the advent of reality television, many people are starting to get to know some of the talented chefs that make Philadelphia’s great food.  Many of Philadelphia’s best… Read More
Related Post: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 HallOne of the finest urban public spaces in the United States The HistoryWhen William Penn founded Philadelphia… Read More
One of Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhoodsThe HistoryNorthern Liberties is as old as Philadelphia itself, founded by Philadelphia’s founder, William Penn in 1682.  Northern Liberties was the land located north of the original 1682 boundary of Philadelphia and early purchasers of land in… Read More
Related PostsBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence HallFMC Tower and Cira Green30th Street Station and the Porch at 30th StreetBenjamin Franklin - One of America's… Read More
Related PostBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia ­- See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence HallThe oldest natural science research institution and museum in the New World. The HistoryAs the largest city… Read More
America’s First ZooThe HistoryLong before America had its first Zoo, its citizens were paying to view animals.  Rickett’s Circus, America’s first circus, opened in 1793 at 12th and Market Street here in Philadelphia. Audiences that even included then President of the United States, George… Read More
Related PostsBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence HallPhiladelphia Music Alliance’s Walk of FameWalnut Street TheatreThe epicenter of Philly's live performing arts… Read More
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 HallJames Madison, Jr. - One of America's Founding FathersJames Madison’s life in Philadelphia The… Read More
The Birthplace of AmericaRelated Posts:Independence Hall Tickets & Visitor Guide - A guide on how to get tickets to see to America's BirthplaceLiberty Bell Visitor GuideBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence ParkGeorge… Read More
Tickets to see the inside of Independence Hall are certainly cheaper (free) and slightly easier to get than tickets to see the Philadelphia Eagles or “Hamilton the Musical”, but it is still best to plan ahead when visiting Philadelphia so that you get to see the inside Independence Hall on the day… Read More
Another Political Convention is coming to Philadelphia!The HistoryWhen Philadelphia became the Capital of the United States in 1790, there were no political conventions. George Washington, who served as President of the United States from 1790-1797 (in Philadelphia), was not affiliated with any… Read More
One of the biggest concert events in the history of PhiladelphiaThe HistoryMade in America is once again just around the corner and there has been a lot of discussion about the biggest live music festival in Philadelphia.  But Made in America is not the first major concert event in… Read More
Philadelphia’s newest cultural institution… 240 years in the making!The HistoryEveryone knows that the first battles of the Revolution took place outside of Boston at Lexington and Concord.  But while we look back today and see those battles as the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the… Read More
Related PostsBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence HallPhilly Cheesesteaks One of Philadelphia’s most interesting and eclectic streets The HistorySouth Street… Read More
An easily overlooked gem of Independence National Historical Park has a lot of historyThe HistoryKnown 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… Read More
The inside scoop on the best ways to visit the most important historic building in AmericaRelated Posts:Independence Hall Tickets & Visitor Guide - Check out our new updated guide on how to get tickets to see to America's Birthplace.Independence Hall History - Our new blog about the incredible… Read More
The NFL Draft is coming back to PhiladelphiaThe HistoryPhiladelphia is no stranger to hosting the NFL Draft.  The city has hosted the NFL Draft 15 times in the past, more than any city other than New York City.  It has however been quite a long a time since Philadelphia has hosted the… Read More
The largest collection of Auguste Rodin sculptures outside of FranceThe HistoryThe 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… Read More
A green sanctuary right outside of PhiladelphiaThe HistoryTyler 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… Read More
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 HistoryOn its own, Franklin Square is a family friendly amenity in the… Read More
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 HistoryHaddonfield, New Jersey was… Read More
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… Read More
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Related PostsEarn a Junior Ranger Badge at Independence National Historical Park in PhiladelphiaBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park  Just like Disney Guests can enjoy pin trading with Disney Cast Members… Read More
Q&A with Leslie Bari, the Co-founder and Executive Vice President of The Constitutional Walking TourQ: What does The Constitutional’s VIP Tour Experience include?A: The Constitutional’s VIP Tour Experience includes your own tour guide who provides personal attention and the highest level of… Read More
A historic icon from the Civil War still shines todayRelated PostsAvenue of the Arts - Our blog on this amazing stretch of Broad Street.Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park.The HistoryPhiladelphia was the site for… Read More
Related PostsLearn and Earn: Collect Independence Trading Cards at Independence National Historical Park in PhiladelphiaBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park  If you want to get your kids excited about… Read More
Related Posts:Rocky Steps & Rocky Statue - Photo OpportunityPaine’s Park – Riverfront Skatepark - A blog on the spiritual successor to the original Love ParkBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park The iconic… Read More
Just like New York has the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Washington, D.C. has the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro), San Francisco has the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Chicago has the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Boston has the Massachusetts Bay… Read More
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia offers 10 family fun LEGO themed Play Areas including the interactive train ride Imagination Express and LEGO Racers: Build & Test. Our favorite part of the LEGOLAND Discovery Center is its Miniland where you can see Philadelphia’s sites and… Read More
Related Posts:Love Statue - Photo OpportunityRocky Steps & Rocky StatueBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park  If you are looking for a unique urban oasis and a family adventure, look no further than the… Read More
Related Posts:Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Founded in 1809, the Walnut Street Theatre is the oldest theatre in America and the oldest playhouse in continuous use in the English-speaking world.… Read More
Related Posts:Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Benjamin Franklin - One of America's Founding FathersFounded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin, Pennsylvania Hospital is the first hospital in America. The… Read More
Related Posts:Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park Mikveh IsraelJonathan Netanyahu Memorial - Raid on EntebbeNational Museum of American Jewish HistoryHaym Salomon - One of America's Founding… Read More
Related Posts:Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Richard Allen - One of America's Founding FathersFounded in 1791 by Richard Allen, Mother Bethel is the "mother church" of the African Methodist Episcopal… Read More
Related Posts:Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Commodore John Barry - One of America's Founding FathersBuilt in 1763, Old St. Mary's became the first Catholic Cathedral of the Diocese of Philadelphia… Read More
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 ChurchBuilt in 1768, this is the only Colonial Presbyterian church in… Read More
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 ChurchA National Historic Landmark, this Colonial Era building has… Read More
Related Posts:Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on Primary Overview of Independence Park Polish American Cultural Center MuseumThaddeus Kosciuszko - One of America's Founding FathersThaddeus Kosciuszko, a military engineer, became one of the… Read More
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 ChurchFounded in 1733, Old St. Joseph's Church is the oldest Roman… Read More
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