| Often referred to as "America's Birthplace," | | | | space and well-planned, easily navigated |
| Philadelphia has been the center of | | | | streets. Stroll along West Market Street near |
| progressive beliefs and democratic principles | | | | City Hall and through LOVE Park, taking in |
| since the first settlement of the city was | | | | the fantastic murals and sculptures along the |
| founded by the now famous Quaker, William | | | | way. For a more traditional experience, visit |
| Penn. Naming the settlement "The City of | | | | the masterpieces of the Philadelphia Museum |
| Brotherly Love," William Penn hoped to | | | | of Art, the steps of which were made famous |
| protect individual freedoms and promote | | | | by Sylvester Stallone in Rocky. For the most |
| religious tolerance in stark contrast with | | | | unique museum experience, visit the Mutter |
| what many colonists had escaped under British | | | | Museum, originally open to medical students |
| rule. | | | | and featuring a wide array of |
| | | | formaldehyde-filled cadavers and skeletal |
| William Penn's visions were realized when the | | | | displays, along with some little known facts |
| Declaration of Independence was signed in | | | | about the nation's medical history. |
| Independence Hall, and after years of bloody | | | | |
| and hostile clashes with the British Army | | | | Philadelphia is also known for its many |
| during the American Revolution when the | | | | famous architectural feats and noteworthy |
| United States Constitution was first drafted | | | | buildings. The City Hall, completed in 1900, |
| in the same hall. Travel through time in | | | | is the world's tallest load-bearing masonry |
| Independence National Historic Park (Old | | | | structure. Another Historic Landmark, the |
| City) where the Liberty Bell, Independence | | | | Philadelphia Savings Fund Society building is |
| Hall and Constitution Hall are all | | | | considered to be America's first |
| concentrated. You can view the Constitution | | | | International Modernist skyscraper and also |
| and Declaration of Independence in | | | | home of the first ever savings bank in the |
| Constitution Hall and take a walk through the | | | | United States. On a smaller scale, |
| many Revolution-era buildings that have been | | | | Philadelphia is known for the homes of |
| restored and preserved. Travel to | | | | Benjamin Franklin and Edgar Allen Poe. |
| Philadelphia, once the capital of the United | | | | |
| States, and see for yourself the remnants of | | | | Find airfare to Philadelphia around the first |
| revolutionary battles and the emergence of a | | | | Friday of the month to enjoy the galleries |
| new, independent nation. | | | | and sights in Old City for free until late in |
| | | | the evening. When you have had enough of |
| Hoagies, Movies and Masterpieces | | | | museums, stop into a pub or restaurant for an |
| | | | original Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and some |
| A simple walk through the streets of central | | | | Italian ice for a true taste of Philadelphia. |
| Philadelphia will reveal the nation's largest | | | | You will probably even want to order a few |
| collection of public art amidst ample park | | | | extra sandwiches for the flight home! |