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Philadelphia P.A.
The Tom Hanks movie with the same name always comes to mind when I think of Philadelphia, I can hear Bruce Springsteen singing the title song.
Philadelphia has an unusual feel about it, there is a lot of history and hence parts of the city are quite old. It was incredible to see the Liberty Bell on display, an icon of the Independence of America. Walking tours of the Old City are available or take in a tour of Independence Hall.
Elfreth’s Ally, is the oldest residential street in America. Many museums and historic houses are in this area. Declaration House located on corner of 7th and Market Streets is where in 1776 Thomas Jefferson rented the two second floor rooms where he wrote the Declaration of Independence. The city has one of the countries top five art museums. There is an amazing display of Impressionist art work.
Hop on a city bus tour to get your bearings to re visit places of interest in your own time. The Hop on Hop off tour lasts about 90 minutes and stops at 20 of the cities top attractions.
A shoppers paradise, clothing is tax free in Philly so bring empty cases and shop till you drop.
If you feel like a touch of nostalgia have a meal at Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia.
If you plan to explore on foot pick up a color coded map from the visitors centere at 6th & Market Streets. You will be able to buy tickets for most attractions at the visitors centre.
While in Philly you may wish to explore the Amish Countryside and see how well these people live without modern day appliances that most would find difficult.
The Tom Hanks movie with the same name always comes to mind when I think of Philadelphia, I can hear Bruce Springsteen singing the title song.
Philadelphia has an unusual feel about it, there is a lot of history and hence parts of the city are quite old. It was incredible to see the Liberty Bell on display, an icon of the Independence of America. Walking tours of the Old City are available or take in a tour of Independence Hall.
Elfreth’s Ally, is the oldest residential street in America. Many museums and historic houses are in this area. Declaration House located on corner of 7th and Market Streets is where in 1776 Thomas Jefferson rented the two second floor rooms where he wrote the Declaration of Independence. The city has one of the countries top five art museums. There is an amazing display of Impressionist art work.
Hop on a city bus tour to get your bearings to re visit places of interest in your own time. The Hop on Hop off tour lasts about 90 minutes and stops at 20 of the cities top attractions.
A shoppers paradise, clothing is tax free in Philly so bring empty cases and shop till you drop.
If you feel like a touch of nostalgia have a meal at Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia.
If you plan to explore on foot pick up a color coded map from the visitors centere at 6th & Market Streets. You will be able to buy tickets for most attractions at the visitors centre.
While in Philly you may wish to explore the Amish Countryside and see how well these people live without modern day appliances that most would find difficult.