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Cool Things To Do in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, of course, is all about independence - and you can declare yours as you explore the many cool things to do in the city. A Ghost Tour features costumed tour guides who lead a leisurely stroll through Society Hill in America's most historic and most haunted city. The Adventure Aquarium is seriously cool: the expansive facility has hippos you can watch bob for heads of lettuce, stingrays to touch in open tanks, jellyfish that morph before your eyes, performing penguins, and cavorting seals. Patriots Theater is a landmark that has been recently renovated, with great attention paid to every small detail. Six Flags Great Adventure offers all the rides you can imagine, from Rolling Thunder to child-friendly Porky Pig Camp Wagons. American Sailing Tours come in a variety of options, from an informative History Sail to a musical Tropical Sail with Jimmy Buffett tunes and Hawaiian shirts to a famous Sunset Sail. History is a must in Philadelphia but when you're ready for some fun check out the many cool things to do in the city.