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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!

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

Please Touch Museum

May 13, 2014

One of the Nation’s premier children’s museums is located in one Philadelphia’s finest works of architecture. The History When the Please Touch Museum opened its doors in 1976, it was the first museum dedicated to serving children ages 7 and under. The museum was dedicated to a hands-on learning environment that would make learning fun for young children. The museum opened in Philadelphia for... Read More

Comcast Center

May 05, 2014

Philadelphia's tallest building has plenty to see; including a video display that needs to be seen to be believed. The History For nearly a century, Philadelphia’s City Hall stood as the city's tallest building. Construction began on City Hall, a Second Empire masterpiece, in 1871 and it stood as the tallest building in Philadelphia until 1987, when that distinction was passed on to the... Read More

Reading Terminal Market

April 24, 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 With over 6 million annual visitors, Reading Terminal Market is one of Philadelphia’s most visited tourist attractions, and one of our favorites at The Constitutional Walking Tour. The History The history of... Read More

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