Visit historic Philadelphia
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If you’re visiting Philadelphia for the first time, be sure to take a walking tour through the city’s historical district.
The Philadelphia Historical District is rich in United States history. Within a few square miles, you can find about 30 historical landmarks that played an important role in the American Revolution.
Begin your tour at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia’s Independence Mall. The center houses over 100 exhibits. You can also get a map here for a free self-guided tour through Philadelphia’s historic square.
The tour will take you to Independence Hall, the meeting place for the Second Continental Congress, making it one of the most noteworthy sites of the Revolutionary Era:
It was in the Assembly Room of this building that George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. In the same room the design of the American flag was agreed upon in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781, and the U. S. Constitution was drafted in 1787.
The self-guided tour continues on to the Liberty Bell, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and dozens of other notable locations. The tour ends at the African American Museum. Start early in the day so that you can take in all the sights and sounds. It’s an amazing area of the country and a represents an important slice of the nation’s history. Be sure to wear a good pair of walking shoes and bring plenty of bottled water.
Before you leave the city, make time to taste an authentic Philly cheesesteak. Visit Pat’s at the intersections of 9th, Wharton and Passyunk Avenues in South Philadelphia for some of the best cheesesteaks in the country.
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