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Park
This L-shaped 45-acre park, along with Old City, has been dubbed 'America's most historic square mile.' Once the backbone of the United States government, today it is the backbone of Philadelphia's tourist trade. Stroll around and you'll see storied buildings in which the seeds for the Revolutionary War were planted and the US government came into bloom. You'll also find beautiful, shaded urban lawns dotted with large groups of schoolchildren and costumed actors. Most sites are open every day from 9am to 5pm, and some are closed Monday. Note that you must call or stop in to the Independence Visitor Center to make a timed reservation before visiting the high-volume Indepen…
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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Check out the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, a picturesque home and teahouse constructed in the traditional 16th-century style. Scattered all throughout the park are some notable monuments, including one, at the far east end, for Joan of Arc.
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Civil War Library & Museum
Highly recommended for Civil War buffs is the comprehensive Civil War Library & Museum boasting artifacts and exhibitions; the museum is moving to a new location and will open, at the earliest, in early 2011.
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National Museum of American Jewish History
The distinctly translucent facade of the National Museum of American Jewish History houses state-of-the-art exhibits that examine the historical role of Jews in the USA.
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Chestnut Hill
Just north of Germantown is Chestnut Hill with its quaint, small-town-like main strip of shops and eateries, and huge and historic residential homes and mansions.
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Franklin Fountain
One of the more romantic date spots in the city, especially on weekend nights, this very-old-school ice-cream parlor features locally grown fruit and top-flight sundaes.
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Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
The Academy of Natural Sciences Museum features a terrific dinosaur exhibition where you can dig for fossils on weekends.
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Mutter Museum
Skip med school and visit the seriously twisted Mutter Museum to learn all about the history of medicine in the US.
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Rodin Museum
At the Rodin Museum, you'll find Rodin's great works The Thinker and Burghers of Calais.
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Powel House
The 18th-century Powel House was home to Samuel Powel, a mayor of Philadelphia during colonial times.
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Germantown Historical Society
Germantown Historical Society is the site of a 1768 station house for the Underground Railroad.
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Congress Hall
Congress Hallis a meeting place for US Congress when Philly was the nation's capital.
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Deshler-Morris House
TheDeshler-Morris House, was where President Washington met with his cabinet in 1793.
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Christ Church
Christ Church, completed in 1744, is where George Washington and Franklin worshiped.
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Us Mint
US Mint, you can line up for same-day, self-guided tours that last about 45 minutes.
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Johnson House
Johnson House, is the site of a 1768 station house for the Underground Railroad.
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Arch Street Meeting House
Arch Street Meeting House is the USA's largest Quaker meeting house.
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