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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!

The Mütter Museum

October 08, 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 Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour Be prepared to be disturbingly informed… The History Perhaps the greatest part of visiting Philadelphia is how unique the city is. By virtue of being a significant American city for... Read More

Dilworth Park

October 01, 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 The front door to one of Philadelphia’s finest buildings gets a makeover The History Dilworth Park was originally the location of Broad Street Station, an architectural masterpiece designed by Frank... Read More

Benjamin Franklin Museum

September 22, 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 Franklin Court Benjamin Franklin - One of America's Founding Fathers Philadelphia’s most prominent citizen now has a museum worthy of his name. The History Located within Franklin Court, the land where the... Read More

Elfreth's Alley

September 05, 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 The Nation’s oldest continuously inhabited street The History When William Penn founded Philadelphia in 1682, he envisioned a new type of city. Persecuted in London for his religious beliefs as a Quaker, Penn... Read More

Philly Cheesesteaks

August 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 Philadelphia Soft Pretzels Eating Gluten Free in Philadelphia The history behind Philly’s signature sandwich. The History While disputed by some, most can agree that the Philly Cheesesteak (simply a “... Read More

Independence Beer Garden

July 23, 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 Take in the sights of Independence Mall while enjoying a frosty brew The History Located at the Corner of 6th and Market Streets, the Rohm and Haas (now Dow Chemical) building has overlooked Independence Mall... Read More

Rocky Steps & Rocky Statue - Photo Opportunity

July 13, 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 Love Statue - Photo Opportunity No trip to Philadelphia is complete without making the mad dash to the top of the Rocky Steps and posing with the Rocky Statue The History For decades, the 72 stone steps known... Read More

Chinatown

June 10, 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 Right next to historic Old City Philadelphia, Chinatown is one of Philadelphia’s most unique neighborhoods. The History It was all the way back in the mid-19th century when Cantonese immigrants to... Read More

The Secret Gardens of Independence Park

May 27, 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 A respite from the crowds in Independence National Historical Park The History The creation of Independence National Historical Park in 1948 led to the construction of many sites in Old City and the... Read More

Italian Market

May 16, 2014

The last of Philly’s curb markets runs through the heart of South Philadelphia. The History Today the curb market that runs along South 9th street in South Philadelphia is known to most as the “Italian Market.” While the market has long served those within the Italian community in Philadelphia, over the course of its long history, the market has served many communities. When the market started... Read More

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