SIGHTSEEING IN PHILADELPHIA

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site Historic Contains a visitor center that has exhibits, an audiovisual program and a library as well as the house where Poe lived 1843-44. (Note that sites with stars* are places that you may visit on your guided walking tour). Admission: Free Directions: 532 N. 7th St. 1.5 mile from Independence Square. Arch Street Meeting House * (215)597-8780 Built in 1804 to serve as an annual gathering place for Quakers. The Hours: Wed.-Sun. 9-5. Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25. property, a land grant from William Penn in 1693 intended for a graveyard, is used for worship and business. Exhibits, dioramas and a Gloria Dei (old Swedes') Church videotape presentation explain the history of the religious society also Believed to be Pennsylvania's oldest church. The church was built in known as Friends. Allow 30 minutes minimum. 1700, but its congregation was founded in 1677. Admission: Donations Directions: Christian St. at Christopher Columbus Blvd. 1 mile from Directions: 320 Arch St. ½ mile from Independence Square. Independence Square. (215)389-1513 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-4; closed holidays except Memorial Day, July 4 Hours: Sat.-Sun. 9-5 and by appointment. and Labor Day. Old City Hall * Betsy Ross House The home of the U.S. Supreme Court 1791-1800. The exterior and the The Colonial home of the seamstress who stitched the first American room used by the Supreme Court have been restored. flag in 1776. The restored house is furnished to simulate an 18th- Admission: Free century Philadelphia dwelling. Directions: SW corner of 5th and Chestnut Sts. ½ mile from Admission: $3 adults and seniors; $2 children and students Independence Square. 215-597-8974. Directions: 239 Arch St. Less than ½ mile from Independence Square. Hours: Hours vary; phone ahead. Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and (215) 686-1252. Dec. 25. Hours: Apr-Sept: daily 10-5; Oct-Mar: Tues-Sun 10-5. Old St. Joseph's Church Declaration (Graff) House The first Roman Catholic church in Philadelphia. The Marquis de A reconstruction of the dwelling in which Thomas Jefferson drafted Lafayette and Comte de Rochambeau worshiped in its dim interior. the Declaration of Independence in June 1776. An audiovisual Directions: 321 Willings Alley, at 4th St. below Walnut St. 1/3 mile program is shown. from Independence Square. 215-923-1733. Admission: Free Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 9-4 Directions: SW corner of 7th and Market Sts. 1 mile from Independence Square. (215)597-8974.

Hours: Daily 12-2. Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25

Admission: Museum admission $2; ages 5-18, $1; family rate (two Penn's Landing adults and three children under 14) $5. Marks the site where William Penn landed in 1682. The 37-acre area Directions: N of Arch St. between Front and 2nd Sts. 1 ½ miles from has several historic ships maintained by the Philadelphia Ship Independence Square. Preservation Guild. Hours: Mar-Oct: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun. noon-5. Nov-Feb: Thurs-Sat Directions: on Columbus Blvd. between Market and Lombard Sts. 10-5, Sun noon-5. Closed holidays along the Delaware River 1.2 miles from Independence Square. 215- 629-3200.

Todd House Museums The home of Dolley Payne Todd before her marriage to James Madison, fourth president of the United States. Tour tickets can be Atwater Kent Museum obtained at the park visitor center, 3rd and Chestnut streets. Philadelphia’s Official History Museum. The museum houses over Admission: free 100,000 objects telling the story of life for everyday Philadelphians Directions: 4th and Walnut Sts. ¼ mile from Independence Square. from the city’s founding to today. Includes a sizeable collection of 215-597-8974. works by Norman Rockwell. Admission: $5 adults; $3 Seniors & Children 13-17. Hours: By Tour only - Free tickets available at the Independence th Visitor Center. Directions: 15 S. 7 St. ¾ mile from Independence Square. Hours: Wed-Sun 1-5.

The African American Museum In Philadelphia Bishop White House Traces the history of African-American culture in the Americas. The Built in 1786, it was the home of Bishop William White, rector of special achievements of African-Americans are documented through Christ Church, first Episcopal Bishop of PA. White was Chaplian to artifacts, photographs, multimedia presentations and works of art. the first Continental Congress and entertained many of its members. Allow 2 hours minimum. Home contains many restore originals and an early form of the flush Admission: Admission $ , senior citizens, physically impaired and toilet. 8 students with ID $ . Admission: 6 Free Directions: NW corner of 7th and Arch St. 1 Mile from Independence Directions: 309 Walnut St. 1/8 mile from Independence Square. Square. (215)574-0380. Hours: By Tour only - Free tickets available at the IVC. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5; closed major holidays.

Elfreth's Alley

The country's oldest residential street (c. 1702). Two of the buildings have been restored, No. 124, a Windsor chair maker, and No. 126, a

Colonial dressmanker’s home, with authentic furnishings and a colonial kitcken. Information about other buildings in the alley is available at the Elfreth's Alley Museum , 126 Elfreth's Alley.

Civil War Library And Museum Admission: Admission $10; over 64 students with ID and ages 6-18, A research library and museum of Civil War artifacts. Items displayed $7. include uniforms, weapons, medical instruments, flags and insignias. Directions: 19 S. 22nd St. between Chestnut and Market Sts. 2 miles A room dedicated to Abraham Lincoln contains plaster casts of his from Independence Square. 215-563-3737. hands and face. Other exhibits are dedicated to Generals George G. Hours: M-F 9-5; closed major holidays. Meade and Ulysses S. Grant. Allow 1 hour minimum. Admission: Admission $5; over 64, $4; students with ID $3; ages 3- Philadelphia Museum Of Art 12, $2. Ranks among the world's major art museums. Founded in 1876, the Directions: 1805 Pine St. 1.8 mile from Independence Square. museum's collections offer a full range of both fine and decorative arts (215)735-8196. from Asia, Europe and the United States. Spanning over 2,000 years, Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 11-4:30; closed holidays. the collections include masterpieces of painting, sculpture, prints and drawings as well as a variety of furniture, silver, glasswork, B. Free Franklin Post Office And Museum * architectural elements and rooms furnished from historic houses. Commemorates Franklin's 1775 appointment as first postmaster Included are works by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Nicolas Poussin, general. The only post office operated by the U.S. Postal Service that Pierre Auguste Renoir, Peter Paul Rubens and Vincent Van Gogh as does not fly the American flag, it is named after Franklin's unique well as those by modern artists. The museum displays one of the signature. It is assumed that his use of Free as part of his signature largest collections of work by Thomas Eakins. Allow 1 hour, 30 referred to America's struggle for freedom. Philatelists prize the hand- minutes minimum. canceled letters from this post office. Admission: Admission $12; over 62 $9; students with ID and ages Admission: Free 13-18 $8; by donation Sun. Directions: 316 Market St. ½ mile from Independence Square. (215) Directions: end of Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. at 26th St. 3 miles from 592-1289. Independence Square. 215-763-8100. Hours: Daily 9-5; closed Jan. 1 and Dec. 25 Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10-5 (also Fri. 5-8:45); closed holidays. Guided tours are available. The College Of Physicians Of Philadelphia Founded in 1787 by the area's leading physicians and serves as a Rodin Museum health information resource center. The C. Everett Koop Community The best collection of Rodin’s works outside of his native France. Health Information Center offers on-line computers, videotapes, Admission: $3 donation requested. journals and a library. The Mütter Museum contains medical Directions: 22nd St & Franklin Pky. 2 ½ miles from Independence instruments, exhibits detailing the history of medicine within the last Square. 100 years and a re-creation of an early 20th-century doctor's office. Hours: Tues-Sun 10-5. Another exhibit provides an introduction to the museum, information about Dr. Mütter and a depiction of the practice of medicine in the 1830s. Other features include a medicinal plant garden and exhibits: One gives insight into the health problems of early presidents, and a second traces the history and treatment of infectious diseases. Displayed are a biohazard suit and historic documents. Other the USS Olympia) $8; over 64, $6.50; ages 5-12, $4 Directions: 211 S. Columbus Blvd. ½ mile from Independence Square. Christ Church Graveyard 215-413-8638. Burial site of Benjamin Franklin and other famous politicians. Hours: Daily 10-5; closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25. The historian/guide leads the visitors to markers of important Colonial and Revolution-Era people and tells the stories of their lives. Admission: $1 students, $2 adults. Food Directions: Located at Arch and Fifth Streets Pier 24. 1 mile from Independence Square. 215-629-8687. The Bourse USS Becuna Restored Hall is now home to a food court . A good place to get a cheese steak. A guppy class submarine commissioned in 1943 to serve in Adm. th William Halsey's Seventh Fleet in the South Pacific. Allow 30 minutes Directions: 5 St. across from the Liberty Bell Pavilion. minimum. Note: closed for restoration through 9/30/05. Shank’s & Evelyn’s Admission: Admission (including the museum, the USS Olympia and A typical Philly Luncheonette. According to locals, one of the best the workshop) $8; over 64, $6.50; ages 5-12, $4 places around for a cheesesteak. Directions: 211 S. Columbus Blvd. ½ mile from Independence th Directions: 932 S 10 St, between Catharine and Christian Sts. 1.5 Square. Part of the Workshop on the Water (see below). 215-922- miles from Independence Square. 1898. Hours: Daily 10-5; closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25. Jim’s One of the most famous cheesesteak shops. USS Olympia Directions: 400 South St. ½ mile from Independence Square. Adm. George Dewey's flagship during the Spanish-American War, brought back the body of the Unknown Soldier of World War I in Reading Terminal Market 1921. Allow 30 minutes minimum. Note: closed through 9/30/05. Eighty-six merchants offer patrons fresh produce, meats, fish, Admission: Admission (including the museum, the USS Becuna and groceries, flowers, baked goods, crafts, books, clothing, as well as the workshop) $8; over 64, $6.50; ages 5-12, $4 hard-to-find specialties and ethnic foods. A good place to find ethnic Directions: ½ mile from Independence Square. Part of Workshop on food, hoagies or cheese steaks. the Water (see below). Directions: 1 ½ miles from Independence Square. 51 N 12th St. Hours: Daily 10-5; closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25. Bookbinder’s Old Original The Workshop On The Water “The” place to eat in Philadelphia. Historic atmosphere. It’s a bit Where boatbuilders can be seen practicing their craft. Models, more pricey, but still casual and the seafood is worth it. Open for blueprints and replicas of a variety of small watercraft pay tribute to lunch from 11:45-2:30. generations of boatbuilders and enthusiasts. Allow 30 minutes Directions: 125 Walnut St. Right next to Independence Square. minimum.

Admission: Admission (including the museum, the USS Becuna and Park building open to public Park building open by Park building not open tour only; sign up at to public visitor center

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Bus pick up and drop off area (future site)

Elfreth’s Alley National Constitution Center (future site) United States Mint

Arch Street Free Quaker Meeting House Benjamin Franklin’s Grave Independence Underground Park Institute Christ Church parking entrance (future site) Burial Ground

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INDEPENDENCE Market Street Liberty Bell To I-95, south Pavilion Market Street Houses Declaration House Women’s Men’s PENN’S Restroom Restroom Franklin Court LANDING MALL Underground Museum entrance To get to Penn’s Landing,

Liberty Bell Columbus Boulevard (formerly Delaware Avenue) walk above Interstate 95 Center on pedestrian bridges (under construction) leading from Market, Front Street Interstate 95 Chestnut, and Walnut 7th Street 4th Street 3rd Street 5th Street Independence Mall East 6th Street Independence Mall West streets to the waterfront. Restrooms (future site) Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank Chestnut Street Independence of the United States Hall America’s Congress Hall Old City National Parks Hall New Hall Museum Shop Military (Pemberton House) Philosophical Bicentennial Bell

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