Philadelphia was the birthplace of the United States, the home of the country's first government, and nowhere is the spirit of those miraculous early days more palpable than along the cobbled streets of the city's most historic distinct. Philadelphia is known as a city of superlatives the world's largest municipal park, the best collection of public art in the United States, the widest array of urban architecture in America; and one of the greatest concentrations of institutions of higher learning. Be sure to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed. Both are part of Independence National Historic Park. Philadelphia also boasts some outstanding art museums, including the Rodin Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Franklin Institute Science Museum.
Fodor's TripAdvisor,
- Guided tour of Philadelphia
Liberty Bell Center
Library Hall
Famous Rock Balboa Steps
Franklin Court
Declaration House
2nd Bank of the United States
Betsy Ross House
Elfreth's Alley
Christ Church and Burial Ground
- Independence Hall
- Congress Hall
- National Constitution Center
- Attend Lights of Liberty Show
- Trip to Trenton, NJ Area
Washington's crossing Historic Park
Old Barracks Museum
- The U.S. Museum
- Lunch at Penn's Landing
- Independence Seaport Museum
- Franklin Institute Science Museum and IMAX
- Travel to Gettysburg
- Guided tour of Gettysburg National Military Park
- Gettysburg Express scenic train ride
- Lunch
- Hershey Amusement Park
- Guided tour of Amish Country (Lancaster, PA)
School House
Pretzel Factory
Cemetery
Colonial Lancaster
Amish Farm
- Travel to Valley Forge
- Guided tour of Valley Forge National Historic park
- National Memorial Arch
- Washington's Memorial Chapel
SAMPLE DAILY ITINERARY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
TRIP INCLUDES
- Roundtrip air and/or coach transportation
- Hotel accommodations
- Local motor coach transportation
- Admission to all attractions and activities
- Full time CE tour assistant
- CE's educational curriculum packet
- Licensed local tour guide
TRIP OPTIONS:
- Meal plan (standard or budget)
- Group assigned hotel security guard
- Travel protection insurance
OTHER TRIPS IN THIS AREA:
- US History - Early US Government
- US History - The American Revolution
- Science - Museum Mania
Available Combo trips:
- Philadelphia and New York
- Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
- Philadelphia, New York., and Boston
