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City Views   Philadelphia

City Views, Philadelphia

 30 Reviews  The Ben Franklin Parkway connects City Hall with the Philadelphia Museum of Art and also is a conduit between Center City and Fairmount Park. Along the way, you'll find the Franklin Institute, the... 

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Philly Facts   Philadelphia

Philly Facts, Philadelphia

 22 Reviews  I'm drawn to cultural treasures in every city I visit, and want to share the same when friends visit me! In Philadelphia, that means a trip the Ben Franklin Parkway is required. The Parkway itself... 

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South Street   Philadelphia

South Street, Philadelphia

 6 Reviews  Philly is a great city to take a stroll. Old City, Rittenhouse Square, South Street, Society Hill, Washington Square and many other areas are full of interesting shops and sights and you'll find... 

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Brandywine Battlefield Park   Philadelphia

Brandywine Battlefield Park, Philadelphia

 13 Reviews  Don't worry, you won't get caught in a cross fire when visiting. Not only that, but we almost even have decent relations with the British these days, in spite of JoeCooper's comments on our use of the... 

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Independence Hall   Philadelphia

Independence Hall, Philadelphia

 13 Reviews  Visit the CONGRESS HALL: Adjacent to the INDEPENDENCE HALL, this is another important building which once served as Capitol of the United States (1790 - 1800) where senators & representatives wrestled... 

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Philadelphia Flower Show   Philadelphia

Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia

 3 Reviews  Experience spring in all it's glory!!! The Flower Show is the premier annual floral and horticultural event on the East Coast. This past year was really super!!! I've never seen so many orchids in my... 

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Longwood Gardens   Philadelphia

Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia

 7 Reviews  Longwood Gardens Season Open every day, year-round with special seasonal displays and events. Hours of Operation Outdoor gardens open at 9am. Conservatory opens at 10 am every day of the year. The... 

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Olde City   Philadelphia

Olde City, Philadelphia

 5 Reviews  Wonderfully designed portico building, architect William Strickland. Dating from the 1830s, this was the hub of Philadelphia's thriving financial community. Now it houses offices of the US Park... 

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Liberty Bell   Philadelphia

Liberty Bell, Philadelphia

 5 Reviews  Buy the PHLASH day pass. As it happens, the hotel I stayed for the night (Marriott Philadelphia) was at the 1st stop (12th & Filbert Street, across from Reading Terminal Market) of this convenient &... 

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Philadelphia Museum of Art   Philadelphia

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

 4 Reviews  I took this picture of John Marshall's statue at the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and wrongly identified it in my notes as John Jay. The artist was William Wetmore Inscription: ... 

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Architecture   Philadelphia

Architecture, Philadelphia

 4 Reviews  As you walk NW towards the City Hall, the Federal style townhouses are mixed with the newer Belle Epoque architecture, providing for a nice transition. This city is actually excellent to study... 

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Betsy Ross House   Philadelphia

Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia

 6 Reviews  Can't resist. Hope I'm not boring you with these house details, but I really enjoyed Betsy Ross's little house and wanted to show you the cupboard in the kitchen with redware and other old pieces on... 

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Penn's Landing   Philadelphia

Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

 3 Reviews  The Italian American community in Philadelphia may not elect mayors any longer, but it still has some clout. "Christopher Columbus" is very much a "contested site" in history today - meaning there is... 

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National Banks   Philadelphia

National Banks, Philadelphia

 5 Reviews  The Second Bank of the United States was designed by William Strickland - who was also responsible for the classical facade of the Philadelphia Exchange nearby. Clearly inspired by the Parthenon, the... 

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Christ Church   Philadelphia

Christ Church, Philadelphia

 4 Reviews  Referred to as the "mother church" by many Episcopalians ...instrumental in organizing the Episcopal Church after the Revolution from the shattered Church of England. The baptismal font in the back... 

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Monuments   Philadelphia

Monuments, Philadelphia

 2 Reviews  Every where you look in Philadelphia you will find sound wonderful and very large sculptures, statues to Clothes pins. This town is full of art and history to be explored, so much to see here you may... 

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Carpenter's Hall   Philadelphia

Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia

 3 Reviews  CARPENTER'S HALL: Belonging to the Carpenters' Company, this building was offered to the First Continental Congress to discuss colonial interests & strategy during the crisis in the autumn of 1774. 

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Franklin Court   Philadelphia

Franklin Court, Philadelphia

 4 Reviews  One must absolutely pay homage to this great man (although he was born in Boston!). Ben Franklin began many new institutions in the colonies..first library, first fire company and the University of... 

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City Hall   Philadelphia

City Hall, Philadelphia

 4 Reviews  City Hall is a beautiful, old classical revival-style building that is so enormous that it takes up an entire city block. It is good to to take note of it's location if you will be walking around the... 

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William Penn   Philadelphia

William Penn, Philadelphia

 2 Reviews  WILLIAM PENN (Founder of Pennsylvania) statue atop the 510 ft CITY HALL. To read more about William Penn, please proceed to Virginia.edu. 

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Murals   Philadelphia

Murals, Philadelphia

 1 Review  There are murals everywhere where the used to be grafitti. Some of them are really beautiful. Many make political statements. They're all over center city as the result of a group called the Mural... 

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Mutter Museum   Philadelphia

Mutter Museum, Philadelphia

 2 Reviews  SEE THE MUTTER MUSEUM! It is something that most tourists don't go to because they've never heard of it! Also, you must go to Pat's Steaks in South Philly for a real cheesesteak -- trust me, those... 

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Pittsburgh

by traveldave

Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in Pennsylvania, with a population of about 2,450,000 in the greater metropolitan area. The city was founded on a point of land where three rivers meet: the Allegheny (visible to the left), the Monongahela (visible to the right), and the Ohio (formed by the confluence of the other two rivers). In the early 1700s, the French and the British recognized the strategic importance of the confluence of the three rivers. The area was key to the defense of trade routes linking Canada to New Orleans. The French were the first to establish a fort when they built Fort Duquesne. It was not long before the British attacked and took over the area. They renamed the fort after William Pitt, the then-Prime Minister. After the American Revolutionary War, the Americans took over the fort and the small settlement that had begun to grow up around it.In 1811, the New...

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Iron City Beer

by Ewingjr98

Iron City Beer was first brewed in Pittsburgh in 1861 and the Pittsburgh Brewing Company was formed in 1899 through a merger of 21 local breweries. This company was one of just 725 US breweries to survive the prohibition period, and by 1977, it was one of only 40 breweries remaining in America. IC Light was introduced in 1977 and is known as the first light beer brewed from scratch as a light beer. The Pittsburgh Brewing Company has made several innovations in the industry including the first snap top can, the first resealable twist off cap, first beer to use sports scenes on the label, and the nations first light beer. Their latest ploy is the aluminum bottle, long a staple overseas in places like Okinawa, Japan, but new on the scene in America.After years of tough sales due to increasing competition from major brewers and craft beers, the Pittsburgh Brewing Company declared bankruptcy...

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A good place for coffee and fastfood.

by cachaseiro

Sheetz is one of the best options for fastfood in Pennsylvania.It's generally gas stations with a little store attached that also serves fastfood.Unlike most fastfood it's actually quite tasty.Especially their breakfasts.

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Good local micro brews.

by cachaseiro

Pennsylvania has many good micro breweries and don't let awful stuff like budweiser, millers or rolling rock ruin your holiday when you can have great beer experiences there.My two favorite beers were a beer called "old leghumper" and a brewery called "wild goose". Drinking it of course.

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Park rangers.

by cachaseiro

All national and state parks in Pennsylvania are guarded by park rangers.I always found them a very friendly and helpful bunch with lot's of good info on where to camp etc.A friendly thumbs up from me to the park rangers and thanks for doing a good job guys.

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LeMOYNE HOUSE

by LoriPori

Francis Julius LeMoyne practiced medicine by day and led the region's abolitionist movement by night. LeMoyne opened his home and properties as stops along the Underground Railroad, the series of safe hiding places for slaves fleeing north to Canada. As a physician, LeMoyne also linked many infectious diseases to burial practices common to his day.The LeMOYNE HOUSE in downtown Washington was designated Pennsylvania's first National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad, in 1997. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the stately stone house with exhibits like the parlor with original furniture, the apothecary, dining room, master bedroom, the Civil War Room and a military heritage museum.Tours Tuesdays to Fridays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Located at 49 East Maiden Street. Wahington PA

A BIT ABOUT WASHINGTON PA

by LoriPori

The city of WASHINTON PA is located in Washington County at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and 79 and Route 19. Rich in history and culture. the area of present day Washington was settled by immigrants from Scotland and the north of Ireland along with settlers from eastern and central parts of Colonial Virginia. It was first settled by colonists around 1768.Washington county was formed March 28, 1781 amd named for General George Washinton. It became a city in 1924. Hans and I were pleasantly surprised with this lovely place. So many quaint little shops and wonderful historic buildings.

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B & O FREIGHT TRAIN STATION

by LoriPori

Located on 273 South Main Street, the B & O FREIGHT TRAIN STATION is now home to Washington County Tourism and contains offices of different businesses. It is also the site of the Veteran's Walkway. I also noticed that there was a small museum inside.It's wonderful that they renovated such a building and make use out of it. Washington 'county Tourism Promotion AGency273 South Main StreetWashington PA 15301

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Hershey Chocolate Factory - a MUST !!!

by Martin_S.

Okay for all you chocoaholics out there a visit to Hershey's Chocolate factory in Hershey Pennsylvania is mandatory...You get to see the works, how it is made from the cocoa seed all the way to the delicious items at the end of the conveyor. Trying all the chocolate I could eat at the end ^O^You can find them in the town of Hershey, just outside Harrisburg, on highway 322, its only about 10-15 miles.

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Interstate 81

by Astrobuck

If you happen to be travelling I-81 from Maryland on your way to upstate New York, be prepared for a BORING drive!! I have traveled this road many times, and every time I think of it, its zzzzzzzzzzz..........

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Q:  Is it possible to do a day trip to see the Amish villages from Mt. Laurel, NJ by car? I realise that the drive is about 2 hrs. ... 

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A: Yes, this is certainly possible although it would be more comfortable to stay overnight. Please, avoid things like Amish Village...you can easily experience life in... 

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