Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hard Rock Café: 1113 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Our visits: So far 1 visit in October 2008
Downtown Philadelphia
Description: Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, is best known for its role during the gaining of U.S. independence. You can learn all about that time by visiting Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Pavilion.
However, Philadelphia also has a lot more to discover. During our visit in October 2008, we spent most of our time along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The Rocky Steps, located in front of the Art Museum, are an attraction for movie fans. These are the steps that Rocky used for training purposes in the movie of the same name.
For the GPS: 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (City Hall) – 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (Art Museum and Rocky Steps)
Our rating:: Unfortunately, we had far too little time in Philadelphia to really see more of the city. However, we liked what we saw so much that we will plan to visit again in the near future.
Liberty Bell/Independence NHP
Description: The Liberty Bell is the bell that was rung during the first reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776. It bears the inscription: Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof. As a symbol of freedom and democracy, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today it hangs in the Liberty Bell Pavilion and can be visited free of charge.
Funfact: The characteristic of the bell is its crack, which makes it inoperable. Although there are many theories and stories about it, today no one knows exactly how the damage occurred.
Our rating: For us, a visit to the Liberty Bell is definitely part of a visit to Philadelphia. The bell is very well known and is simply part of a visit if you are a little interested in American history. Sure, it's just a bell, but because of its historical significance, you can certainly invest a little time. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to visit Independence Hall during our visit in the fall of 2008, but we will do so in the near future.
Entrance fees and opening hours
- Free of charge
- Covered by the Anual Pass*
- Open daily from 8.30am - 6pm.
*The Anual Pass is so to speak the "flat rate" for all Parks managed by the National Park Service. The pass costs a one-time fee of $80 and can be purchased at the entrance to each National Park, National Monument, etc. The pass is valid for 13 months.
For the GPS: 526 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
