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American History Trip

A trip from May 22, 2010 to May 30, 2010, travelling to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington
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Unscheduled - New York City

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New York City

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New York City, NY, United States
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Unscheduled - Philadelphia

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Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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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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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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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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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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Franklin Institute

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Families can start a day of museum hopping with a trip to the Franklin Institute, located within walking distance fr …
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222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1115
United States
+1 215 448 1200
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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
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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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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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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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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
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Penns Landing Festival Pier

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Penn's Landing is a great destination for activities and entertainment in Philadelphia. Formed in 1979, the idea of …
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301 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4328
United States
+1 215 928 8801
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Fencing Academy of Philadelphia

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This facility is used to teach the ancient art of fencing, or how to attack and defend with a sword. Several nationa …
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3519 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4915
United States
+1 215 382 0293
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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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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
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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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Historic St. George's United Methodist Church

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Founded in 1767, Historic St. George's United Methodist Church is the world's oldest Methodist Church building in co …
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235 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1801
United States
+1 215 925 7788
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Unscheduled - Washington

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Washington

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Washington, DC, United States
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Train vs. Plane

$1000.00 for either Pros for train: cool factor; long layover in Chicago Pros for plane: Much faster-more …More  
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Embassy Suites

2 nights NYC 3 nights PHL 3 nights WAS Total:$1876
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