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PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania, located on the eastern end of the state.
Allow me to be perfectly honest: I've only been to Philly twice. However, while my knowledge of this city isn't super extensive, the places I've visited are definitely worth noting.
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Last updated: December 22, 2022
Attractions
(Points of Interest)
340 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Located at the Christ Church Burial Ground. Four other signers of the Declaration of Independence are also buried here.
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Tip: Do not pay an admission fee into the cemetery. You can walk around the corner and see Ben's grave for free as it is located right in front of the fence.
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520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Independence Hall is a historic building in Philadelphia, where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted by America's Founding Fathers.
Source: Wikipedia
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Tip: Walk-up tickets are no longer available. All tickets must be reserved in advance. I recommend reserving tickets at least one month prior to your visit, but you may reserve up to four months in advance here.
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526 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The Liberty Bell rang in the tower of the Independence Hall. It was regularly used to summon lawmakers to meetings, and particularly was rang to summon the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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Tip: Admission is free and there are no tickets required. If the line is too long or you arrive after the center is closed, you can see the bell close up through glass literally right behind it outside. No line required.
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2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
72 stone steps leading up to the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as seen in the movie Rocky.
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Tun Tavern Location
125-171 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
If you have any ties to the Marine Corps, you can visit the site of Tun Tavern where it all started. Unfortunately, all you'll be met with is a plaque commemorating the location, as Tun burned down centuries ago.
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Tip: The sign is located on the edge of a small public park. Google & Apple Maps don't really depict this for you when you put the location in.
Eateries
1136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
It's like the Urbanspace near Grand Central Station except with better food and prices.
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1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Traditional Italian dishes served with an open kitchen, outdoor seating & a garden. The drinks are also pretty solid.
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Tip: If you're going to be eating here after 6 PM, make a reservation. They get very busy, very quickly.