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The Constitutional Walking Tour may be best known for our walking tours of Historic Philadelphia, but we also love ALL of Philadelphia. In this blog, we will tell you about some of our favorite places in Philadelphia, share news and give you the insider tips you can use to enjoy them like a real Philadelphian. Some of our favorite places in Philadelphia are iconic landmarks, others are hidden gems, all of them are worth a visit!

NFL Draft in Philadelphia

April 12, 2017

The NFL Draft is coming back to Philadelphia The History Philadelphia is no stranger to hosting the NFL Draft. The city has hosted the NFL Draft 15 times in the past, more than any city other than New York City. It has however been quite a long a time since Philadelphia has hosted the draft and quite a bit has changed since then. Philadelphia hosted the very first NFL Draft all the way back... Read More

Visiting Independence Hall

March 15, 2017

The inside scoop on the best ways to visit the most important historic building in America Related Posts: Independence Hall Tickets & Visitor Guide - Check out our new updated guide on how to get tickets to see to America's Birthplace. Independence Hall History - Our new blog about the incredible history of the Birthplace of America. Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of... Read More

Museum of the American Revolution

January 18, 2017

Philadelphia’s newest cultural institution… 240 years in the making! The History Everyone knows that the first battles of the Revolution took place outside of Boston at Lexington and Concord. But while we look back today and see those battles as the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the actual participants at the time had no idea what those battles would begin. Most think of the Battles of... Read More

Alexander Hamilton in Philadelphia

January 11, 2017

Related Posts: Alexander Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation Exhibit Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia - See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall National Constitution Center Hamilton’s time in Philadelphia The History With the great success of “Hamilton, An American Musical”, ... Read More

Laurel Hill Cemetery

December 13, 2016

Related Post Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia - See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall A picturesque historic burial ground The History For most of Philadelphia’s early history, the deceased never strayed very far from the living. In the most historic parts of Philadelphia, the landscape is... Read More

Avenue of the Arts

October 21, 2016

Related Posts Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall Philadelphia Music Alliance’s Walk of Fame Walnut Street Theatre The epicenter of Philly's live performing arts scene The History Broad Street (today also known as Avenue of the Arts) was always designed to... Read More

Made in America

August 30, 2016

One of the biggest concert events in the history of Philadelphia The History Made in America is once again just around the corner and there has been a lot of discussion about the biggest live music festival in Philadelphia. But Made in America is not the first major concert event in Philadelphia. Arguably the tradition dates back to at least 1985 with global music festival Live Aid. Live... Read More

2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia

July 14, 2016

Another Political Convention is coming to Philadelphia! The History When Philadelphia became the Capital of the United States in 1790, there were no political conventions. George Washington, who served as President of the United States from 1790-1797 (in Philadelphia), was not affiliated with any political party. But the second president to live in Philadelphia, John Adams, was a Federalist and... Read More

Carpenters' Hall

June 13, 2016

Related Post Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia - See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall The First Continental Congress Independence Hall Tickets & Visitor Guide Liberty Bell Tickets & Visitor Guide Benjamin Franklin - One of America's Founding Fathers Peyton Randolph - One of America's... Read More

James Madison in Philadelphia

April 13, 2016

Related Posts: Buy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall James Madison, Jr. - One of America's Founding Fathers James Madison’s life in Philadelphia The History No matter who your favorite founding father may be, chances are, he spent a lot of time in Philadelphia... Read More

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