Philadelphia at a Glance
This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism
guide for Philadelphia, featuring hotels
and other
accommodations, tours,
attractions,
events,
shopping
and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Philadelphia is nationally recognized as the birthplace of the United States.
The Declaration of Independence was signed and created in Philadelphia and this
is reflected in many of the city's attractions and buildings. Activities in
Philadelphia consist of various outdoor pursuits, such as the horse drawn carriage
rides provided by the Philadelphia Carriage Company. In memory of Benjamin Franklin,
the city of Philadelphia erected the Franklin Institute Science Museum, which
is perfect for anyone interested in geography, astronomy, physics or computers.
A collection of warplanes can be seen at the Mid Atlantic Air Museum. Among
the collection of planes are a number of award-winning warbirds. Without a doubt,
the biggest attraction in Philadelphia is the Liberty Bell.
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