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A trip from November 30, 2006 to December 03, 2006, travelling to Philadelphia
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11/30/2006 to 12/03/2006
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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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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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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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Love Park

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This little hollow across from City Hall is most noteworthy for Robert Indiana's 1978 "Love" sculpture. The piece ha …
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1500 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
United States
+1 215 636 1666
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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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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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Lights of Liberty

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Lights of Liberty is a spectacular sound and light show. Experience the events leading up to the American Revolution …
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Lights of Liberty
600 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
+1 215 925 8077‎
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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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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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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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All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors

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The All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors was commissioned in 1927 by Pennsylvania's African-American le …
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N 20th St & Benjamin Franklin Pky
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
+1 215 686 4596
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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
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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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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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St. Peters Church

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Built in 1761, Saint Peter's was the early worship house of the Quakers that populated Colonial Philadelphia. Archit …
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313 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4212
United States
+1 215 925 5968
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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
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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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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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Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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The names etched in this black marble monument call up the stories of these soldier's ultimate sacrifice. Inspired b …
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4715 Mercer St
Philadelphia, PA 19137-2133
United States
+1 215 535 0643
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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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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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