A wonderful walk through history.
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.
A must visit for any history nerd in Philly
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
Beautiful & interesting walk through of a traditional Japanese home! An awesome experience, takes about an hour to walk through. For the best experience, come while it’s sunny!
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.
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.
This Georgian-style brick house is a replica of the one where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in June 1776.
This house is often referred to as the Graff house. Jacob Graff, a bricklayer rented two rooms to Thomas Jefferson, one for him and one for his slave.
Take the audio guides tour, it's perfect!
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.
Beautiful walking trails.
You can totally film a horror movie here. Totally.
Walk the Wisssahickon Park trails.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
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
As you wander the six rooms and basement, you'll conjure images of the erratic and gifted Poe, who lived here. Tours are self-guided or led by a park ranger from Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is free.
Start the tour with the short movie so you get a better sense of what the house is about. :) Also! Definitely watch your step (as it says on the self-guided tour), the steps are steep!
The writer of The Raven and The Telltale Heart lived in Philadelphia for six years at this now-historic site. The house will be closed for renovation from March-June 2013.
Bronze statues allow for great HDR shots
I do like the crazy detail with all the sculptures, figures and animals... 👌🏼👏🏼
Amazing sculpture
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