Visit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

American History The Liberty Bell

A Piece of History The Whole Family Will Enjoy

When visiting Philadelphia, you'll want to visit the Liberty Bell Center.  Back in the mid-1700s, the Liberty Bell, also known as the State House bell, rang from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall).  The ringing of the Liberty Bell called lawmakers to meetings and townspeople to hear the latest news.  Visit the center and you'll learn about the crack in the Liberty Bell and the importance behind the words inscribed on the bell.

• 2,080 Pounds
• Made of Bronze
• 1751: Original Bell 
• 1753: Recasted
• Yoke: American Elm

The Beginning of Our Nation Independence Hall, The Birthplace of America

Where Our Nation Was Founded

While in Philly, visit the historic Independence Hall, the birthplace of America.  You'll learn about the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution by our Founding Fathers.  While in the area, you can also visit Independence Mall, Independence Square, and the Betsy Ross House.

• Completed in 1753
• Georgian Style Building
• Built by Edmund Woolley
• U.S. Constitution Signing
• 1st Clock Built By Thomas Stretch
• Declaration of Independence Signing

America's Oldest Farmers MarketReading Terminal Market

Farmers Market, Artisans, Restaurants & More!

Enjoy visiting the 127-year-old Reading Terminal Market and experience all of the sights, scents, and flavors of Philadelphia.  Formerly a railroad terminal, The Reading Terminal Market is a feast for the eyes and stomach. 

Check out the fresh produce, cheese, seafood, and meats. Settle into one of the many restaurants that offer world-class cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Choose from Middle Eastern cuisine, Asian, American, Cajun, Caribbean, Italian, and just about any other type of food you can imagine.  There are so many dessert options that you'll want to choose more than one.   

Retail merchants sell jewelry, artwork, linens, sculptures, and more.  Plan on spending at least a couple of hours roaming around The Reading Terminal Market so you can enjoy a snack, a meal, and gift shopping.

Out 'n About Walkable Philly

One of the Top 5 Most Walkable Cities

The city of  Philadelphia is one of the most walkable cities in the U.S.  In the late 1600, the streets were wisely laid out in a uniform grid by William Penn.  You'll find numbered streets running east-west, while streets running north-south are named after types of trees.  Thanks to the forward thinking of Penn, getting around Philly is easier than most cities.

Although Philly has a lot of green spaces to give you the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, parks in the original four neighborhoods still exist today:

• Logan Square (now Logan Circle)
• Franklin Square
• Washington Square
• Rittenhouse Square

Let's Explore!  Activities In & Around Philadelphia

There are so many activities and sites to see in Philly:

• Liberty Bell
• Waterfront
• Rocky Statue
• Cheesesteaks
• LOVE Sculpture
• Independence Hall
• Longwood Gardens
• Reading Terminal Market
• Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Philadelphia Museum of Art