Philly Visit to Elfreth's Alley

PhillyBite10Elfreth's Alley is located on the 2nd street, its one of America's oldest residential street continuously occupied till date. The place dates back to early 1700s, the popular tourist attraction indicates how a colonial Philadelphia must have once looked like. The Alley's narrow streets are lined up with the modest setting of brick houses that are built for skilled folks and their families to live in. Near to the Alley you can find Elfreth's Alley Museum that includes restored homes of a chair maker and dressmaker.

Philly Visit to The Liberty Bell

PhillyBite10The Liberty Bell is another greater symbol of American history, a symbol of freedom and a place of historic importance that attracts lots of tourists round the year. The Bell is housed in a massive glass pavilion that was earlier placed in Independence Hall; it was moved to its current location in the 1976 Bicentennial. It is also popularly known by the name State House Bell.

Philly Visit to Franklin Court

Franklin Court

 

Once the residence of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Franklin Court is now a historical building in the city. He was not just a scientist, who invented lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove but was a multi-faceted personality. He earned the title of "The First American" and also became the first United States Ambassador to France. The building has been transformed into a museum, which displays his personal belongings as well as other stuffs. The building also houses a working post office and a print shop, which together makes it worth visiting.

 

A number of sightseeing tours are conducted by the local travel agencies, which you can choose from to witness the various attractions. Philadelphia day trips are quite popular as well as common among the visitors. The Philadelphia history tour, which covers all the historical sites in the city, is a part of day trips. Some of the historical places in the city that are worth visiting include:

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