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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!

African American Museum in Philadelphia

February 27, 2015

The first institution built by a major United States city to interpret the life and work of African Americans. The History In 1976, Philadelphia prepared for a Bicentennial celebration that organizers estimated 100 million people would attend. Many of Philadelphia’s historic buildings were restored and readied for tourists, while the Liberty Bell was moved out of Independence Hall to its own... Read More

Philadelphia Flower Show

February 25, 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 Philadelphia Auto Show Reading Terminal Market The largest and longest running indoor flower show in the world The History The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society was found in 1827. The historic horticultural... Read More

Schuylkill River Trail & Schuylkill Banks

February 19, 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 Paine's Park - Riverfront Skatepark A favorite Philadelphia treasure just got even better. The History The Schuylkill River Trail has been an ongoing project that been decades in the making and will... Read More

The Barnes Foundation

February 05, 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 Benjamin Franklin Parkway - Museum Mile More works of art by Cézanne, Renoir, and Matisse than any other museum in the world. The History After making a fortune in the pharmaceutical business, Alfred C.... Read More

The Declaration House (Graff House)

January 22, 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 Independence Hall History Independence Hall Tickets & Visitor Guide Thomas Jefferson - One of America's Founding Fathers Where The Declaration of Independence Was Written - the Revolutionary Document that... Read More

Valley Forge National Historical Park

January 15, 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 George Washington - One of America's Founding Fathers Overview - Where a brutal winter nearly ended the American Revolution On December 19, 1777, 12,000 soldiers and 400 women and children marched into Valley... Read More

Philadelphia the Great Experiment

January 02, 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 An ambitious documentary that tackles the history of Philadelphia from William Penn to the present day The History Philadelphia has been among the largest and most important cities in the United States from the... Read More

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

December 30, 2014

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 Children’s Discovery Garden at Sister Cities Park: An Urban Oasis for the Kids (and Adults) In anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of the Families from September 26-27... Read More

Philadelphia History Museum

December 04, 2014

A Philadelphia museum dedicated to a very Philadelphian topic… Philadelphia! The History While the Philadelphia History Museum dates back nearly 75 years, the Atwater Kent Building that houses the museum dates back much further. The Atwater Kent Building was constructed in 1824-1826 by renowned architect John Haviland. Haviland, who also built Eastern State Penitentiary, designed the landmark... Read More

Steps off the Tour - South 6th Street

November 06, 2014

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 “Steps off the Tour” highlight some of the lesser known tourist destinations along a certain streets or neighborhoods in Philadelphia. On today’s “Steps off the tour” we’ll guide you down South 6th Street to... Read More

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