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Philadelphia

A trip from April 21, 2008 to April 24, 2008, travelling to Philadelphia
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04/21/2008 to 04/24/2008
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Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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The only monument dedicated to honor the memories of unknown Revolutionary War soldiers was originally used as a Pot …
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Washington Square
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
+1 215 965 2305
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Eastern State Penitentiary

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This penitentiary was an 18th Century social experiment along Quaker principles. It went horribly wrong. Complete so …
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2124 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130-2603
United States
+1 215 236 5111
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11 miles approximately 21 minutes
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Edgar Allan Poe House

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See where the "master of the macabre" penned his American masterpieces. During the six years (1838-1844) that he liv …
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Edgar Allan Poe House
532 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123-3502
United States
+1 215 597 8780
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Masonic Temple

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The Masonic Temple is the home of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. The current building, …
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1 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520
United States
+1 215 988 1900
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Benjamin Franklin National Memorial

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Benjamin Franklin's legacy is unique because he is remembered as a scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman, prin …
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222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1115
United States
+1 215 448 1200
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11 miles approximately 20 minutes
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Betsy Ross House

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American schoolchildren have all heard the story: The first American flag was made by Betsy Ross. It's not true, but …
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239 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1915
United States
+1 215 686 1252
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Boathouse Row

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One of the more picturesque views in Philadelphia can be found by gazing at the string of buildings known as Boathou …
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Kelly Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
+1 215 636 3300
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12 miles 20 minutes
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Carpenters' Hall

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Guild halls were as important in the young America as they had been in Europe. Carpenter's Hall stands as a tribute …
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Carpenters' Hall
313 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2705
United States
+1 215 925 0167
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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

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This beautiful cathedral is the centerpiece of one of the largest Catholic populations in North America. The foundat …
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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
1723 Race St
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1204
United States
+1 215 561 1313
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Civil War & Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia

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The uniform General George Meade wore while commanding the Union army at the battle of Gettysburg is displayed at th …
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1805 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6601
United States
+1 215 735 8196
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10 miles 20 minutes
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Lord & Taylor Holiday Light Show

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Since 1956, there has been a sort of "multi-media" show at Lord & Taylor's (formerly Wanamaker's). Dancing water fou …
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1301 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
+1 866 494 1717
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City Hall

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Gothic and neoclassical influences dominate the features of City Hall. The statue of William Penn that resides atop …
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1450 John F Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3212
United States
+1 215 686 2840
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First Bank of the United States

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Initially chartered in 1791 to combat the debt the United States had incurred from the war with Great Britain, the F …
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First Bank of the United States
116 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2703
United States
+1 215 636 3300
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12 miles 25 minutes
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Grumblethorpe

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Grumblethorpe, built in 1744, was the summer residence of John Wister. It is an outstanding example of early 18th-ce …
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5267 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144-2328
United States
+1 800 537 7676
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17 miles 27 minutes
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Headhouse/Shambles

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In 1745, sheds served the purpose of providing merchants with a place to gather and sell their merchandise consistin …
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N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
+1 800 537 7676
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13 miles 20 minutes
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Independence Hall

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Known as the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, Independence Hall is one of th …
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Independence Hall
500 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
+1 215 965 7676
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12 miles 20 minutes
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Italian Market

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The country's largest daily outdoor market purveys fresh produce, meats and dry goods from the nexus of the Italian …
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700-1100 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
United States
+1 215 334 6008
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13 miles 23 minutes
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Kelly Drive

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Spanning four miles along the Schuylkill River from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to beautiful Falls Bridge, Kelly …
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Kelly Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
+1 800 537 7676
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13 miles 21 minutes
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Johnson House

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The Johnson House, built in 1768, served as a stop for fugitive slaves who were making their way North on the underg …
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6306 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144-1908
United States
+1 215 438 1768
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Liberty Bell

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In 1751, William Penn asked that the new bell being cast for the Pennsylvania Statehouse be engraved with the words, …
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500 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
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Laurel Hill Cemetery

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The 95 acres of Laurel Hill became the final resting place for many of the signers of the Declaration of Independenc …
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3822 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132-1840
United States
+1 215 228 8200
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16 miles 26 minutes
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Liberty Museum

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Unlike many museums, the Liberty Museum faces a current problem instead of documenting the past. Three floors of dis …
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Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2707
United States
+1 215 925 2800
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