Places to Visit in Philadelphia - Festivites and Events for the Whole Family

Tour the area of the country that was one of the first settlements when finding places to visit in Philadelphia. The history that is attached to Philadelphia will be great for those who are interested in knowing more about the history of this region.

Within this area is Independence National Historic Park. This is one of the places you will not want to miss if you are interested in the history this old city has to offer. See the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall as well as many other historical points of interest in Philadelphia. The home of Betsy Ross is open for touring and while visiting this landmark, you may want to see the home of Edgar Allan Poe as well.

Visiting the Philadelphia Zoo will be a great adventure for the kids. This zoo is one that has many educational programs as well as visiting the rare animals that live here, such as the white lions. One of the programs, Roars and Snores, is offered by the zoo and is an overnight visit for groups such as the boy scouts or girl scouts.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is another spot you will not want to miss on your places to visit in Philadelphia tour. Built in the 1800s, this is a beautiful example of Italian architecture. Many Catholics come here for Mass as well as people of other faiths.

The Franklin Institute of Science Museum should be included on your list. This is an interesting place for adults as well as children. One feature you may enjoy is a computer they have that allows the user to age themselves and see what they look like many years from now. There are several museums in this area that are within walking distance so taking a tour of several while you are here is easily accomplished.

You may find it interesting to visit the United States Mint. This is where you can see how our money is made and tours are available. This is a great way to show children where money comes from originally. This is also one of the most overlooked attractions when people visit Philadelphia. By seeking out a few of the uncommon spots to visit you may find many interesting aspects of this city.

Of course, a trip to places to visit in Philadelphia would not be complete without ordering a Philly Cheese Steak. There are several places to find this delicious sandwich but you should take the time to visit the place where it originated. Pat’s King of Steaks is located at 9th and Passyunk in Philadelphia and was founded in 1930.

In addition the city has many other fine dining restaurants available for those who want to enjoy a night out on the town. There are clubs as well as restaurants featuring live shows in addition to dinner. A visit to Iron Chef’s Masaharu Morimoto restaurant in Center City as well as Chinatown for those who like Asian cuisine should be considered for dinner.

You will find many places of interest when you choose Philadelphia as your destination. The Reading Terminal Market is an enclosed market you will want to visit for everything from food to clothing. This is an enclosed market open to the public and is a ‘must see’ when you choose places to visit in Philadelphia.

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