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One Thing You Don't Want to Miss |
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| By far the most famous landmark in Philadelphia is
the Liberty Bell. Housed in the Liberty Bell Pavilion, the cracked
bell is a symbol of liberty across the nation and a favorite
destination for tourists to this great city. It was formerly hung at
the top of Independence Hall, where it rang for important occasions,
including the first public reading of the Declaration of
Independence. |
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Fun Things to Do |
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Take a walk through the Museum of Art, featuring works by
Picasso, Cezanne, Thomas Eakins and others. |
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Visit Independence Hall. The Assembly Room is where the
delegates from the 13 colonies met to approve the
Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776; where the
design of the U.S. flag was agreed upon in 1777; where the
Articles of the Confederation were drafted in 1781; and
where the Constitutional Convention was held in 1787,
producing the U.S. Constitution. |
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Explore Franklin Court, Ben Franklin's home and workplace.
An underground museum on the site displays Franklin's
various inventions, including a heat-efficient stove to warm
houses. |
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Stroll down Elfreth's Alley, believed to be America's
oldest residential street, with colonial-style houses dating
back to 1728. |
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| Get
a Taste of Local Flavor |
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| Around the world, Philadelphia is
associated with one type of food - cheesesteaks. Here, it's an art
form, and everyone has their own theory on the perfect recipe. But
most agree it starts with a nice roll, some decent beef, onions and
Cheez Whiz. The cheesesteak is probably the only cuisine centered
around this food product - but it's an essential ingredient in the
perfect cheesesteak. |
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