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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!

Northern Liberties

November 03, 2015

One of Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhoods The History Northern Liberties is as old as Philadelphia itself, founded by Philadelphia’s founder, William Penn in 1682. Northern Liberties was the land located north of the original 1682 boundary of Philadelphia and early purchasers of land in Philadelphia would also be granted a lot in Northern Liberties. In the 17th and 18th centuries many... Read More

Rittenhouse Square

October 13, 2015

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 One of the finest urban public spaces in the United States The History When William Penn founded Philadelphia in 1682, he designed the first planed city in America. Coming from the crowded and disease ridden... Read More

Eastern State Penitentiary

October 01, 2015

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 Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia A deteriorating early 19th century prison in the heart of Philadelphia has become one of the city’s oddest and most popular tourist destinations. The History In the... Read More

Fishtown

September 24, 2015

One of Philadelphia’s oldest neighborhoods is filled with youthful energy The History Fishtown’s history is a bit fuzzy in its origin and is tied very strongly to the history of another nearby historic Philadelphian neighborhood, Kensington. In 1704 a merchant of English descent from Barbados named Anthony Palmer arrived in the then barely 20 year old city of Philadelphia. A successful... Read More

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

September 01, 2015

Transforming the understanding of the human experience. The History In 1887 the University of Pennsylvania was preparing for an archeological expedition to the site of Nippur, an ancient Sumerian city in present day Iraq. The expedition would be the first American expedition to ancient Babylonia to excavate the site of Nippur in what was then the Ottoman Empire. University Provost William... Read More

Boathouse Row

August 28, 2015

One of Philadelphia’s most iconic sights The History Boathouse Row’s history can be traced back to the creation of the Fairmount Water Works in 1812. After being devastated by the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793, (learn more on our special Yellow Fever Tour!) Philadelphia sought to improve the cleanliness and quality of its water supply. The result was the creation of Fairmount Water Works, a... Read More

Paine’s Park – Riverfront Skatepark

August 17, 2015

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 Schuylkill River Trail and Schuylkill Banks A skate park for everyone. The History The history of Paine’s Park cannot be told without mentioning another famous Philadelphia public space, JFK Plaza or “LOVE... Read More

National Museum of American Jewish History

August 10, 2015

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 Jonathan Netanyahu Memorial - Raid on Entebbe Mikveh Israel Mikveh Israel Cemetery Preserving, exploring, and celebrating the history of Jews in America The History While the National Museum of American... Read More

Philadelphia Bourse

August 03, 2015

The Bourse Building, opened in 1895, was the first Commodities Exchange in the United States. The Bourse Building was the first in the world to simultaneously house a stock exchange, maritime exchange and grain-trading center. The History In 1890, influential Philadelphian businessman George E. Bartol visited the Bourse of Hamburg, Germany. The historic German merchant exchange offered a forum... Read More

Indego Bike Share

July 22, 2015

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 easiest way to see Philly by bike. The History Here at The Constitutional Walking Tour we’ve always been of the opinion that Philadelphia is a city that is best seen by foot. In a city that is as old and... Read More

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