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Philly/Gettysburg 2009

A trip from October 08, 2009 to October 12, 2009, travelling to Gettysburg, Philadelphia
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10/08/2009 to 10/12/2009
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Thu 10/08/09 (day 1) - Gettysburg

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Brafferton Inn

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\"The cornerstone of Gettysburg's historic district and its oldest continual residence,\" this field stone house …
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Brafferton Inn
44 York St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States
717-337-3423
Thu Oct 8 8:00am - Fri Oct 9 9:00pm
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Gettysburg

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Gettysburg, PA, United States
Thu Oct 8 9:00am - Fri Oct 9 7:00pm
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Ghost Tour of Historic Haunted Philadelphia


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Thu Oct 8 12:00pm - Fri Oct 9 10:00am
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Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tour

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Lasting a little over one hour and covering about three-quarters of a mile, the Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Wal …
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271 Baltimore St
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2315
United States
717-337-0445
Thu Oct 8 12:00pm - Fri Oct 9 12:00pm
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American Stories Historic Walking Tours & Programs

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Gettysburg's Civil War history comes to life during the walking tours and interactive programs conducted by knowledgeable …
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22 Baltimore St
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2305
United States
717-624-8154
Thu Oct 8 12:00pm - Fri Oct 9 12:00pm
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Gettysburg Battlefield Tours

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Gettysburg Battlefield Tours offers two types of tours. The dramatized audio tour on Double Decker buses \"brings yo …
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778 Baltimore St
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2610
United States
717-334-6296
Thu Oct 8 12:00pm - Fri Oct 9 12:00pm
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Farnsworth House Candlelight Ghost Walks

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Walk by candlelight into the realms of the unknown as you are escorted by a period dressed guide down the very …
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401 Baltimore St
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2623
United States
717-334-8838
Thu Oct 8 12:00pm - Fri Oct 9 12:00pm
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Fri 10/09/09 (day 2) - Philadelphia

Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center


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1201 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-496-2700
Fri Oct 9 9:00pm - Mon Oct 12 4:00pm
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Sat 10/10/09 (day 3) - Philadelphia

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Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA, United States
Sat Oct 10 1:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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Rittenhouse Square

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During the day this park is alive with skateboarders, sunbathers and dog walkers; at night couples stroll on romanti …
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Rittenhouse Square
1801 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103-4727
United States
+1 215 636 1666
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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Independence Seaport Museum

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Philadelphia has been an important seaport town since the 1600s. The Seaport Museum traces this history through exhi …
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Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3101
United States
+1 215 413 8655
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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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
Sat Oct 10 2:00pm - Mon Oct 12 5:00pm
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Lisa (View Lisa's trips)
I scheduled the trip as follows:

Gettysburg - Thursday to Saturday
Philadelphia - Saturday to Monday

We might be able to do Gettysburg just Thurs and Fri and get to Philly late on Friday and have all day Sat, Sun, and Mon. What do you think?
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