Travel in Philadelphia
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General
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the fourth largest in the United States. This city has great historical importance, as it was where the independence of the United States was declared on July 4, 1776. The city has many historical sites such as:
The Liberty Bell Pavilion, Independence Hall, and Congress Hall located in the Independence National Historical Park, and the statue of William Penn, the city's founder and visionary of the "Bill of Rights."
The statue is placed on the impressive and ornate City Hall building. From the tower at the top of City Hall, you can have a good view of the city.
♥ Recommended hotels in a central location in Philadelphia:Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City - In an excellent location, adjacent to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and close to the main attractions of the city center. A 279-room hotel with a 3-star rating belonging to the Hilton chain. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, and restaurant. Free internet. Embassy Suites Philadelphia - Center City - A modern suite hotel in a central and convenient location with 288 suites, all with an equipped kitchenette. Breakfast included in the price.
For those with a rental car who prefer to stay outside the city, it is highly recommended to live near the "King of Prussia" shopping center: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia - A high-quality suite hotel belonging to the Marriott chain with 131 suites. Each suite includes an equipped kitchenette and is suitable for 2-6 people. Breakfast, internet, and parking are free. The hotel has a swimming pool and gym. DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge - A 3-star hotel belonging to the Hilton chain with 327 rooms and suites suitable for 2-5 people. The hotel has a swimming pool, gym, and restaurant. Internet and parking are free.
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Most tourist sites are concentrated in a relatively narrow strip in the city center extending from the Delaware River (near the Franklin Bridge) to Fairmount Park near the Schuylkill River. The city has several important museums, such as: The Franklin Institute Science Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, and more, but you will likely be satisfied with the famous and impressive museums of New York and Washington and dedicate your time in Philadelphia to sites unique to the city.
The Liberty Bell
After a short walking tour of the city center, where you can admire the beautiful buildings and historical sites (which most children will not be particularly enthusiastic about), stop at the U.S. Mint located at the corner of 5th and Arch Streets. At the Mint, you can take a self-guided tour and follow the production process of all types of American coins behind glass walls. Philadelphia is home to the largest city park in the world: Fairmount Park, which covers about 32,000 dunams (approx. 8,000 acres). The park features gardens, streams, trails, and playgrounds, as well as many museums and historical buildings. The Philadelphia Zoo is also located in this park. The park is reached via Franklin Pkwy.
Philadelphia is a paradise for shopping enthusiasts. The city has many shopping centers, the largest and most famous of which is Franklin Mills, located on Woodhaven Road near the I-95 highway, about 26 km north of the city center. This center has branches for most of the well-known chains (including the discount chains) in the US. It is also worth visiting the Italian Market located on 9th and 10th Streets south of Market Street. The market is full of food and spice shops and good restaurants.
Address of the city's main visitor center: 16th St. corner of John F. Kennedy Blvd.
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Trip to gardens outside the city
About a 45-minute drive west of Philadelphia in Kennett Square on US-1, there are beautiful botanical gardens called Longwood Gardens that you should not miss visiting. The site has outdoor gardens and indoor conservatories, fountains, lakes, tropical plants, and rose gardens. There are also special gardens for children with mazes and other surprises. In the summer, fireworks and fountain shows take place. Throughout the year, there are special rotating displays. The gardens are open all year round, but opening hours vary by season.