Philadelphia, PA
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Benjamin Franklin Parkway |
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Philadelphia
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Featuring beautiful fountains, flowers and trees, this avenue takes you past some of the city's grandest buildings, including a Roman temple better known as Philadelphia's Museum of Art. Other cultural sites include the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute, and the Rodin Museum. |
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Declaration House |
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7th & Market St, Philadelphia • 215-597-8974
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OLD CITY. Also known as the Graff House, this is a faithful 1975 recreation of the original, which was demolished in 1883. Thomas Jefferson rented two rooms in the home, and wrote the Declaration of Independence there over a three-week period in June 1776. A must-see for history buffs. |
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Franklin Court Underground Museum |
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314-322 Market St, Philadelphia • 267-519-4295
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CENTER CITY. The house where Benjamin Franklin once lived was demolished in the early 1800s, but a steel frame has been erected in its place, and underground is an informative museum. There are five other buildings on the site, including an operating post office, postal museum, and an 18th century printing shop. Located between 3rd & 4th Streets. |
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Liberty Bell |
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Market St Liberty Bell Center, Philadelphia 19106
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OLD CITY. The Liberty Bell Center is a Philadelphia must-see. Visitors can not only view the famous Liberty Bell, one of the most recognized symbols of American freedom, but also learn its history. Films, historical documents, and visual displays enlighten visitors on its history and why it has become the symbol of freedom for many. |
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United States Mint |
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151 N Independence Mall E, Philadelphia 19106-1886 • 215-408-0114
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OLD CITY. Authorized by governemnt during Washington's first term. 1.5 million coins are turned out of here every hour. The coinage process involves melting raw metal, rolling the metal to coin thinness, punching out blanks, then pressing the designs into the coins. Machines automatically sort the coins 5,000 at a time, then drop them into bags destined for Federal Reserve Banks. Areas of the tour having pre-recorded commentary to help you understand more about how the coins are made. No free samples here! |
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Welcome Park |
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2nd St, Philadelphia • 800-537-7676
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Just north of Walnut Street is Welcome Park, named for William Penn's ship, the Welcome. A monument to Philadelphia's founder, the "park" features the original city plan laid out on the ground. The walls are engraved with some of Penn's quotes, ideas, and plans. |
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