Pennsylvannia Tour by Rail

A trip from May 23, 2003 to May 30, 2003, travelling to Philadelphia, Intercourse, Bird in Hand …
We toured Pennsylvannia by rail, stopping in Philadelphia … More  
We toured Pennsylvannia by rail, stopping in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster in between. From city to country, we got a good feel for the Keystone state.
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05/23/2003 to 05/30/2003
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Fri 05/23/03 (day 1) - Philadelphia

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The Latham Hotel Downtown is located approximately seven miles from Philadelphia International Airport and within …
Hotel
The Latham Hotel
135 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
215-563-7474
Fri May 23 3:00pm - Tue May 27 11:00am
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The interiors of Morimoto team the effects of light with glass and cutting-edge furniture to create a truly unique …
Restaurant
723 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2315
United States
+1 215 413 9070
Fri May 23 7:00pm - Fri May 23 9:00pm
Notes
Similar menu to Nobu's in NY (where Morimoto cut his teeth), but with a few of Morimoto's inventive twists. The omakase helps you to sample a variety of his dishes (and not have to decide what to order)! His sake is also great. Keep your eyes peeled for Morimoto himself -- he came over to our table while we enjoyed his food!
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Sat 05/24/03 (day 2) - Philadelphia

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The 'park' designation, in this case, refers to all the buildings that are maintained by the Park Service in the are …
Thing to Do
Independence National Historical Park Visitors Center
N 6th St & Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
+1 800 537 7676
Sat May 24 9:00am - Sat May 24 10:00am
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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 May 24 10:00am - Sat May 24 11:00am
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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
Sat May 24 10:30am - Sat May 24 11:00am
Notes
We actually never went in because we couldn't find the entrance.
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In 1751, William Penn asked that the new bell being cast for the Pennsylvania Statehouse be engraved with the words, …
Thing to Do
500 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
Sat May 24 12:00pm - Sat May 24 12:30pm
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Known as the oldest residential street in the country, Elfreth's Alley boasts nearly 30 houses dating from the early …
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Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreths Aly
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2006
United States
+1 215 574 0560
Sat May 24 12:30pm - Sat May 24 1:00pm
Notes
Fun to just walk around and take pictures, not neccessary to go into any of the homes.
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Benjamin Franklin's legacy is unique because he is remembered as a scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman, prin …
Thing to Do
222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1115
United States
+1 215 448 1200
Sat May 24 1:00pm - Sat May 24 2:00pm
Notes
This was a weird museum -- some exhibits were broken, the caretaker was muttering that we couldn't see the movie because "somebody" wouldn't come in on their day off to fix a light bulb. Lots of curious things, but it was free, so a fun way to spend an hour.
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The Atwater Kent Museum is committed to preserving the history of Philadelphia. Objects of every nature are displaye …
Thing to Do
15 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2313
United States
+1 215 685 4830
Sat May 24 2:00pm - Sat May 24 4:00pm
Notes
The first floor was only slightly interesting. The second floor had a huge display of Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post covers, which we enjoyed.
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If you've got Cuban cuisine fever mixed with a slight fetish for 1940s film sets, this restaurant should be on …
Restaurant
10 South Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2802
United States
+1 215 627 0666
Sat May 24 9:00pm - Sat May 24 10:00pm
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Restaurant entrepreneur Steven Starr has been offering tapas-style dining in this restaurant and martini bar for ove …
Entertainment
138 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3015
United States
+1 215 923 6069
Sat May 24 10:00pm - Sun May 25 12:00am
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Sun 05/25/03 (day 3) - Philadelphia

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The Philadelphia Museum of Art features over 200 galleries filled with treasures spanning continents and cultures, d …
Thing to Do
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Benjamin Franklin Pky & Kelly Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
+1 215 763 8100
Sun May 25 12:00pm - Sun May 25 4:00pm
Notes
We had planned to go to Fairmount Park and the Museum of Archeology, but the museum took up a lot of time, getting to and from on the PHLASH bus and walking around. They had a nice cafe, so we were able to eat there too.
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Mon 05/26/03 (day 4) - Intercourse, Bird In Hand

Located on the second floor of the historic Old Country Store, the People's Place Quilt Museum features nationally …
Thing to Do
3510 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340)
Intercourse, PA 17534
United States
800-828-8218
Mon May 26 11:00am - Mon May 26 12:00pm
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Stroll through Village of 32 country shops and restaurants.
Shopping
Rt. 340
Intercourse, PA 15392
United States
Mon May 26 12:00pm - Mon May 26 2:00pm
Notes
Lots of great stores, food stalls, and atmosphere.
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\"Abe's Buggy Rides is the only buggy ride business in Lancaster County that is owned and operated by a real Amish …
Thing to Do
2596 Old Philadelphia Pike, #340
Bird in Hand, PA 17505-9796
United States
717-392-1794 or 717-394-4422
Mon May 26 1:00pm - Mon May 26 3:00pm
Notes
Good way to get an open-air tour of the city and to chat with some of the locals. We almost had a buggy accident with another buggy at the intersection, but it wasn't our driver's fault!
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Tue 05/27/03 (day 5) - Pittsburgh

Average Rating (8):
     
This excellent museum rivals similar institutions in larger cities like New York and London, thanks to the vast Carn …
Thing to Do
4400 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4007
United States
+1 412 622 3131
Tue May 27 1:00pm - Wed May 28 11:30am
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Delightful bed and breakfast in Shadyside, Pittsburgh. This victorian building has been converted to an airy …More  
Hotel
703 Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
USA
412-661-031
Tue May 27 3:00pm - Fri May 30 6:00am
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Funk asian fusion in Shadyside, within walking distance from the local B&Bs. The decor inside is modern, …More  
Restaurant
5847 Ellsworth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
412-362-5656
Tue May 27 7:00pm - Tue May 27 9:00pm
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Wed 05/28/03 (day 6) - Pittsburgh

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Industrialist Andrew Carnegie left many gifts for the residents of Pittsburgh. One of those is the Carnegie Museum o …
Thing to Do
4400 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4007
United States
+1 412 622 3131 / +1 412 622 3288
Wed May 28 10:00am - Wed May 28 11:30am
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What a unique idea -- they put the fries and coleslaw right in the sandwich at this inventive deli near Carnegie …More  
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Wed May 28 1:00pm - Wed May 28 2:00pm
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The Andy Warhol Museum has his personal collection on human themes. Warhol's paintings of Marilyn, Elvis and Liz on …
Thing to Do
117 Sandusky St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5821
United States
+1 412 237 8300
Wed May 28 2:00pm - Wed May 28 5:00pm
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Thu 05/29/03 (day 7) - Mill Run

Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece of architecture in the woods. The is one of the most important American …More  
Thing to Do
Rt. 381 South
Mill Run, PA 15464
USA
(724) 329-8501
Thu May 29 11:00am - Thu May 29 2:00pm
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Another amazing building in the Frank Lloyd Wright Family. An example of Usonian architecture in Pennsylvania …More  
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Thu May 29 2:00pm - Thu May 29 4:00pm
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