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"Take a 75 to 90 minute guided excursion of Independence Park and Society Hill, led by a costumed narrator. You’ll see everything from haunted houses and spooky graveyards to eerie abandoned gardens and narrow streets. Learn about the secrets of “America’s most haunted city” as you’re escorted to places of real documented hauntings."
"Independence National Historical ParkPhiladelphia, PA 19106(215) 965-2305. Nicknamed as the cradle of American democracy, this 55-acre park boasts some of the most iconic and historic landmarks in Philadelphia."
"The National Historical Park includes Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall."
"If you visit Philadelphia, everyone will tell you about City Hall and Dilworth Park. Located right in the middle of the city, it provides so much more than just the repeated photo on the divider in the middle of Broad Street. People from all walks of life come together here: tourists, doctors, lawyers, you name it."
"One of the most beautiful city halls in the country, the Philadelphia City Hall is a marvel of architecture and history. Older kids will like the 548-foot tower and an observation deck—accessible during guided tours—that provides a panoramic view of the city."
"Topped by a 37-foot bronze statue of William Penn, City Hall was Philadelphia's tallest building until 1987; you can study the trappings…"
"The free-to-stroll-through Elfreth’s Alley was home to the 18th-century artisans and tradespeople who were the backbone of colonial Philadelphia. While a modern city has sprung up around it, the alley now preserves three centuries of evolution. Philadelphia citizens still occupy these homes, with their old-fashioned flower boxes, shutters, Flemish bond brickwork and other architectural details."
"The Liberty Bell is one of the best-known symbols of American Independence and is located in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. The bell was sent from a London, England firm in 1752 with the inscription “Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof”. The famous crack happened when the bell was first rung after its arrival in Philadelphia and was recast twice by John Pass and John Stow whose names are engraved on the bell."
"The Liberty Bell sits in the Independence National Historical Park and is free to access. It’s worth a quick stop to see the large crack that runs vertically down the center. Right across the street is it's original home, Independence Hall, which is where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both signed."
"The Bishop White House is the home of the Reverend Dr. William White, a beloved rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church for many years. The house has been restored to reflect the lifestyle of upper-class Philadelphians during the late 18th century. Many of the items in the house actually belonged to the Bishop, including the book he was reading right before he died in July 1836."
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user King of Hearts used under CC BY-SA 3.0. 30th Street Station is Philadelphia’s mixed-mode transit station and is the city’s main railroad station. It serves both the regional rail lines of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and the Atlantic City Line for NJ Transit Rail Operations."
"Occasional late trains and lines are known to dampen the mood inside 30th Street, but it’s worth remembering that the place is pretty damn cool. Designed by Alfred P. Shaw in 1933, 30th Street features art deco styling, massive chandeliers, and 95ft tall ceilings."
"This is one of the last remaining train stations in the U.S. It was designed by Graham, White, Probst, and Anderson. It was built between 1929 and 1933 with a neoclassical exterior."
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"With an indoor pirate ship-themed playground, freshly brewed beer from Mainstay Independent Brewing Company, and a menu full of upgraded comfort food, Craft Hall checks all the boxes for a day of family-friendly fun. Good news: Craft Hall guests can now park next door in Lot A at Rivers Casino."
"This Fishtown-based brewery has an outdoor beer garden and its own line of hard seltzer and plenty of exciting limited-production brews. Many of their beers are named in reference to moments in 90’s pop culture. Its brews are limited production, rotating with the seasons."
"Based in Fishtown, this spot is a beer garden with its own production of hard seltzer and their famous limited brews. People wait for these as they do fashion drops. The bar can seat 165 people, so you can go and watch a game with friends."
"Evil Genius boasts a hip, industrial-chic space in Fishtown serving tasty and inventive beers with names like #icanteven and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Head Was In a Box."