Philadelphia
In February 2007, I moved to Philadelphia after I got a job working for a US travel company. I lived there for 7 months and for history lovers it really is an amazing city!
Here are the most visited attractions according to visitphilly.com:
- Reading Terminal Market - America’s oldest farmers’ market
- Independence National Historical Park - the birthplace of American Democracy
- The Liberty Bell Center - home of the internationally known symbol of freedom
- Independence Hall - birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
- Independence Visitor Center - the perfect place to begin your visit to historic Philadelphia
- Valley Forge National Historical Park - where the spirit of the Revolution received its sternest test
- The Philadelphia Zoo - America's first zoo
- Longwood Gardens - one of the world's premier horticultural display gardens
- The Franklin Institute - one of the oldest science museums in the country
- Franklin Square - carousel rides, mini-golf, burgers & more
- Philadelphia Museum of Art - third largest art museum in the country
- The Rocky Statue and the Rocky Steps - two of the most famous tourist attractions in Philadelphia!
- National Constitution Center - the only museum dedicated to the US Constitution
- Please Touch Museum - where kids aged 1-7 are boss
- The Betsy Ross House - the birthplace of the American flag