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Let's go to the Zoo! The Philadelphia Zoo was the first zoo in the United States (opening in 1859), and has become one of the premiere zoos in the world. The zoo is comprised of 42 acres of Victorian gardens of historical archi... more
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delsinjohnson said
… the Schuylkill river. At the time of early evening, we reached to west city where we saw Philadelphia zoo which… continue reading »
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Designated as a World Heritage Site, Independence Hall is a famous United States Landmark that played an important role in the country's history. The Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed here in 1776, declaring th... more
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kforecki said
… did EVERYTHING touristy. We toured Independence Hall (site of the signing of the Declaration… continue reading »
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Run up the museum’s steps, soak in the great view of Philadelphia, and then enter one of the largest museums in the United States - The Philadelphia Museum of Art. With an amazing collection of artworks, the museum houses... more
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kforecki said
… of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Despite the requisite bravery required to see all the sites, the day was totally… continue reading »
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Jenica said
… Light Shows) and is a festive and warm atmosphere. We had some beers, some grub and headed to check… continue reading »
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This famous museum once housed Betsy Ross, an upholsterer who is also known as the first person to create the American Flag. As legend goes, George Washington asked Betsy Ross to create a flag based on his sketch, a flag with t... more
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Traveling Green said
…. So much fun! After the tour we vetured to the Betsy Ross House. We passed… continue reading »
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This little hollow across from City Hall is most noteworthy for Robert Indiana's 1978 "Love" sculpture. The piece has become a popular symbol for the "City of Brotherly Love" and its image is plastered all over the city. It's 2... more
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delsinjohnson said
… of love park and it is the most famous destination point for tourists. At this place, we saw Schuylkill… continue reading »
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The Franklin Institute Science Museum offers visitors an up close view of science in action. Explore the human heart by going inside a 5,000 square foot Giant Heart, visit a Wright Model Flyer airplane, and be the engineer of a... more
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The only monument dedicated to honor the memories of unknown Revolutionary War soldiers was originally used as a Potter's Field, where the poor and indigent were buried. Although Philadelphia is not known as a battleground, thi... more
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"Disturbingly Informative" according to their website, The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia was created to educated doctors about medical anomalies that have been discovered. Now open to the public, visitors can get and up close v... more
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delsinjohnson said
… for youngsters and we take a lot of enjoy. After this, we saw Washington square, filter square, and mutter museum… continue reading »
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