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A trip from June 20, 2009 to June 27, 2009, travelling to Philadelphia
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06/20/2009 to 06/27/2009
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Sat 06/20/09 (day 1) - Philadelphia

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Best Western Independence Park Hotel

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This Best Western is located approximately two blocks from Independence Mall and the Liberty Bell and eight miles …
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Best Western Independence Park Hotel
235 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
215-922-4443
Sat Jun 20 11:00am - Fri Jun 26 11:00am
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Congress Hall

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These chambers are where the Congress of the fledgling United States held sessions until relocating to Washington, D …
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500 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
+1 215 965 2305
Sat Jun 20 2:00pm - Sat Jun 20 5:00pm
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707 Restaurant & Bar

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707 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
(215) 922-7770
Sat Jun 20 7:00pm - Sat Jun 20 9:00pm
Sat Jun 20 7:00pm - Sat Jun 20 9:00pm
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Sun 06/21/09 (day 2) - Philadelphia

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Franklin Court

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Seven museums located on the former site of Ben Franklin's home trace his life as publisher, politician, postmaster, …
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Franklin Court
314 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2704
United States
+1 215 965 2305
Sun Jun 21 10:00am - Sun Jun 21 11:00am
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Library Hall

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In 1789, Library Hall became the first library which opened to the public, the predecessor to the Library of Congres …
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Library Hall
105 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3310
United States
+1 215 440 3400
Sun Jun 21 11:00am - Sun Jun 21 1:00pm
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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
Sun Jun 21 3:00pm - Sun Jun 21 5:00pm
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Mon 06/22/09 (day 3) - Philadelphia

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RiverLink Ferry

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If you're coming to Philadelphia from New Jersey, consider a trip across the Delaware River on the ferry. It's faste …
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RiverLink Ferry
200 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
+1 215 925 5465
Mon Jun 22 11:00am - Mon Jun 22 12:00pm
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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
Mon Jun 22 1:00pm - Mon Jun 22 2:00pm
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United States Mint

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For a free and interesting diversion, witness the currency making process at the US Mint. The entire mechanized coin …
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151 N Independence Mall E
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1819
United States
+1 215 408 0114
Mon Jun 22 3:00pm - Mon Jun 22 5:00pm
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Tue 06/23/09 (day 4) - Philadelphia

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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
Tue Jun 23 10:00am - Tue Jun 23 11:00am
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Old City Hall

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Part of the Independence Hall group of buildings, this was supposed to be the Philadelphia City Hall, but by the tim …
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Old City Hall
Chestnut St & S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
+1 215 597 1785
Tue Jun 23 11:00am - Tue Jun 23 12:00pm
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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
Tue Jun 23 1:00pm - Tue Jun 23 3:00pm
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Ghost Tour Of Philadelphia

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This is one of Philadelphia's most popular, unusual and entertaining tours. Join costumed tour guides for a leisurel …
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401 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2425
United States
+1 215 413 1997
Tue Jun 23 7:00pm - Tue Jun 23 9:00pm
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Wed 06/24/09 (day 5) - Philadelphia

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Mütter Museum

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In 1849 the College of Physicians of Philadelphia started a collection of unusual medical specimens for the study of …
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19 S 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103-3001
United States
+1 215 563 3737
Wed Jun 24 10:00am - Wed Jun 24 12:00pm
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SCARY!!!! HAUNTED!!!
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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
Wed Jun 24 1:00pm - Wed Jun 24 3:00pm
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Memorial Hall

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Situated on a meadow in Fairmount Park, its high copper dome is visible for miles. Built in 1875, Memorial Hall was …
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4231 N Concourse Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
+1 215 636 3300
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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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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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Woodlands Cemetery

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This cemetery gets its name from Alexander Hamilton's house, Woodlands, which is also on the premises and has been i …
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4000 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4560
United States
+1 215 386 2181
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Poor Richard's Walking Tours

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Poor Richard's offers walking tours of the city of Philadelphia, led by professional scholars and teachers in the fi …
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3401 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3410
United States
+1 215 206 1682
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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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Washington Square

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Washington Square, originally known as Congo Square, is one of William Penn's original five city squares. In colonia …
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210 W Washington Sq
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3518
United States
+1 800 537 7676
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Physick House

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This 1786 colonial era townhouse, built by Henry Hill, was once the dwelling of American medical pioneer Dr. Philip …
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321 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4218
United States
+1 215 925 7866
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