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Penn's Landing: A Visit From William Penn...
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    • VeronicaG
  • Updated By VeronicaG on January 7, 2007
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    • Penn's Landing Depicted - Philadelphia
    Penn's Landing Depicted
    by VeronicaG
    William Penn sailed up the Delaware River in 1682 aboard the ship Welcome. Once the ship had been moored at Chester, Pa. he took a barge to Philadelphia. He came onto land at an area that was a tidewater basin called the Dock. This area was lightly populated by Swedes, Dutch and some Indians. This landing area soon became the center for maritime interests.

    As people migrated to the Philadelphia area, they had to build homes. While those homes were being built, some dug into the Delaware river banks to make caves in which to sleep. That section of town had a rowdy reputation and some were cited for drunkenness and even for prostitution. Nevertheless, Philadelphia grew and the expansive lots Penn envisioned soon were plotted out--but as very crowded urban areas.

    Today, Penns Landing comprises ten blocks running from Vine Street to South Street. Although Philadelphia is still part of the shipping business, the landing has become a riverside park which plays host to music festivals.

  • Address: The area from Vine Street to South Street
  • Website: www.ushistory.org/tour/tour_landing.htm
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    Penn's Landing: You must go to Penn's Landing
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  • By tpangelinan on July 28, 2004
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    • Penn's Landing - Philadelphia
    Penn's Landing
    by tpangelinan
    While in Philly you must go to Penn's Landing, there is so much to do here. Check out the Tall Ships when there are in town, see a concert, museum, or take the ferry to the Camden Aquarium right on the other side of the Delware River. Give your self serveral hours here, and bring money..

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  • Directions: Take I95 north or south to Columbus Blvd.
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    Penn's Landing: Seaport Museum
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  • By acemj on September 11, 2003
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    • Penn's Landing - Philadelphia
    by acemj
    Down at Penn's Landing, you'll find a lot of activities, including charts that show you what you're looking at across the river on the Camden side, a Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, a great restaurant called the Chart House, a Christopher Columbus Monument, the USS Olympia ship and a the USS Becuna submarine as well as the Independence Seaport Museum which celebrates Philadelphia's maritime history.

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  • Address: Between Market and South Streets on the waterfront
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    Penn's Landing: A view from Penn's Landing
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  • Updated By bct341 on August 2, 2003
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    Sail boat
    by bct341
    Take in the view from Penn's landing.. you can see the Ben Franklin bridge.. the camden waterfront to include the Battleship New Jersey which is now a museum on the Camden side of the Delaware River.

    Penn's landing also has concerts and festivals all year long...especially in the summer months.. from Jazz festivals to events celebrating various culture events.

    It is not always the easiest place to get to if you are new to the city or just visiting. But, there are various place where you can walk over to Penn's landing.

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    Penn's Landing: Walk along the Delaware River
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  • Updated By bct341 on August 6, 2003
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    • Penn's Landing - Philadelphia
    Penn's Landing
    by bct341
    The area today known as Penn's Landing stretches along the Delaware River for about 10 blocks from Vine Street to South Street, and encompasses the spot where William Penn, Philadelphia's founder, first touched ground in his "greene country towne." After Penn's arrival, this area quickly became the center of Philly's maritime soul and the city's dominant commercial district. Today, however, Penn's Landing is a riverside park and the place where Philadelphians gather in the summer to hear music and on December 31 to usher in the New Year.

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  • Address: Columbus Avenue between South and Vine Streets
  • Phone: (215) 922-2386
  • Website: http://www.pennslandingcorp.com/
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    Penn's Landing: When travelling to...
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  • Updated By TanjaE on September 13, 2002
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    • Penn's Landing - Philadelphia
    by TanjaE
    When travelling to Philadelphia you should do the board walk at the Delaware River. If you are mobile, take the time and drive to Atlantic City. That's the Las Vegas of the East Coast...that cold help you to raise your budget. If you're really an adicted gambler, don't drive that far. There's a casino in Delaware, where, if you're lucky, you can make some $$$$

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    Penn's Landing: Penn's Landing
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    • acemj
  • Updated By acemj on October 22, 2005
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    • Penn's Landing - Philadelphia
    by acemj
    My sister's old house is only a couple blocks from here, so I used to spend a little time here on just about every visit to Philly. In summer, there's a cultural festival every weekend. If you walk down to Old City you'll have to cross over the freeway in order to get to Penn's Landing. Don't worry, I don't mean literally. Cross over the bridge at the end of Market Street for easy access. I guess the city planners back in the 50s didn't have the foresight to realize that putting the Interstate right by the waterfront was a bad idea, but despite this, it's a great place to hang out in the summer evenings.

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    Penn's Landing: An Amphibian Boat Ride??! The DUCK tour!
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  • Updated By ringleader on October 13, 2006
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    • A really unique way to go! - Philadelphia
    A really unique way to go!
    by ringleader
    Philly's fun attraction is the land and water sightseeing tour all-in-one. We saw the DUCKS amphibian car/boat at Penn's Landing part-way through its tour.

    Ride the DUCKS tour for 80 minutes of entertainment and information as you tour the Historic District, South Street and Society Hill. You'll see the Betsy Ross House, Ben Fanklin's grave, Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell, National Constitution Center, scenes from the movie National Treasure, and Penn's Landing... and then "splash" into the Delaware river for a relaxing cruise - all on board one odd-but-AMAZING vehicle.

    Definitely something DIFFERENT to do, if you like new experiences. You'll have to be sure to get your QUACKER whistle to complete your experience.

    If you plan to wait to purchase your tickets once you get to the city, you can do so at the ticket kiosk one block south of our boarding location at 6th and Chestnut Streets or inside the Independence Visitor Center. Buy your tickets online or by phone (877-887-8225) in advance to ensure you get a seat on the tour of your choice.

    2006 Ticket Prices:
    Adults (ages 13+) $24.00
    Children (ages 3-12) $14.00
    Seniors (55+) $23.00
    Infants (0-2) Free

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  • Address: 6th and Chestnut Streets
  • Phone: 877-887-8225
  • Directions: Ride The Ducks boards at the corner of 6th and Market Street right next to the Independence Visitor Center.
  • Website: www.phillyducks.com
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    Penn's Landing: Penns Landing
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  • Updated By Jim_Eliason on August 17, 2003
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    Penn's Landing
    by Jim_Eliason
    Penn's landing is the old cities dock area now given over to a marina, restaurants and the Independence Seaport Museum

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    Penn's Landing: Penn's Landing
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  • Updated By keeweechic on July 27, 2003
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    • Penn's Landing - Philadelphia
    by keeweechic
    Penn's Landing sits on the Delaware River and displays many sculptures, spanning from the religious to the military.

    The site marks the spot where William Penn landed in 1682.

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  • Address: Between Market and Lombard St
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