Historic Philadelphia in one day
Description:
If you only have one day and you've never been to Philly before, a whirlwind tour of the historic district may be just what you want. This trip packs in everything that you've read about in your American history textbooks. It also includes a relaxing and informative trip in a horse-drawn carriage and dinner at a famous historic restaurant.
Author: Abby
Day 1 - Philadelphia
Historic Philadelphia is a walking area, contained within a few blocks. In one full day, you can see the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall and Independence National Historical Park, Old City Hall, The First Bank of the United States, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, AND the beautiful Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church. This day includes a ride in a horse-drawn carriage when your feet need some rest (or a good way to start the day, since the drivers give you historical information about the sites you pass). After dinner at the Old Original Bookbinder's, you can get a bit more history and a lot more entertainment on a Lights of Liberty high-tech tour. After all this, you'll be ready for some sleep!
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Independence National Historical Park
Location:
view in google maps145 S 3rd St
One North Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 965 23052
Liberty Bell
Location:
view in google maps500 Market Street
(corner Fifth and Sixth streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215/965-23053
Independence Hall
Location:
view in google maps500 Chestnut Street
(between 5th & 6th Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 965 7676 / 800 537 76764
Betsy Ross House
Location:
view in google maps239 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 686 12525
Old City Hall
Location:
view in google mapsIndependence Mall
5th and Chestnut Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 597 89746
First Bank of the United States
Location:
view in google maps116 South 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 597 89747
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Location:
view in google mapsWashington Square
(Bounded by Sixth, Seventh, Walnut and South Seventh streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
+1 215 965 23058
76 Carriage Company
Location:
view in google mapsPhiladelphia Trolley Works
1119 N Bodine St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone:
215 925 86879
Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Location:
view in google maps412 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 925 805110
Old Original Bookbinder's
Location:
view in google maps125 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
1 215 925-702711
Lights of Liberty
Location:
view in google maps6th and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
1-877-GO-2-1776