72 PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU THINGS TO DO/ATTRACTIONS Wagner Free Institute of Science This natural history museum and science institute is a National Historic Landmark. It has survived nearly unchanged since the 1890s with a mission to provide free science education. wagnerfreeinstitute.org, 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 215-763-6529 k ✔ NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA/LOWER BUCKS COUNTY Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum Located on the banks of the Delaware River, this National Historic Landmark and ancestral home of the Biddle family welcomes guests for tours of its Greek Revival mansion and spectacular formal gardens andalusiapa.org, 1237 State Road, Andalusia, PA, 215-245-5479 Topgolf Philadelphia Enjoy our climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay and throughout our sports bar and restaurant. topgolf.com/us/philadelphia-northeast, 2140 Byberry Road, Philadelphia, PA, 267-787-4599 k ✔ ✔ NORTHERN LIBERTIES/FISHTOWN Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site This building is the sole surviving Philadelphia residence of Poe. While he lived in Philadelphia, he published his most memorable tales, including The Black Cat. nps.gov/edal, 532 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-597-8780 k ✔ ✔ InLiquid Since 1999, InLiquid has served as a unique resource for artists and the community, both online and with live exhibitions and events throughout the city. Join us for over 40 art exhibitions a year and discover great work by new artists each time. inliquid.org, 1400 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA, 267-970-6209 OLD CITY/ HISTORIC DISTRICT/WATERFRONT African American Museum in Philadelphia AAMP interprets the history of African- Americans and those of the African Diaspora. We enrich the lives of visitors, especially children, using education to empower them. aampmuseum.org, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215- 574-0380 h k ✔ ✔ 60 American Philosophical Society (APS) Museum APS is America’s oldest learned society. It presents exhibitions exploring the intersections of history, science and art, drawn from the society’s wide-ranging collections. amphilsoc.org, 104 South 5th Street , Philadelphia, PA , 215-440-3440 h k ✔ AAmerican Vegan Center A project of the American Vegan Society, the longest-running national vegan organization in the U.S. (since 1960). In addition to tours on the fascinating vegan and vegetarian history of Philadelphia, the Center also offers books, snacks, postcards, T-shirts, and other merchandise, restaurant info, food samples, and much more! americanvegan.org 17 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 267-665-7753 h k ✔ 90 Benjamin Franklin Museum Explore Franklin’s life and character in the Benjamin Franklin Museum. The museum features artifacts, computer animations and interactive displays nps.gov/inde, Entrance to the courtyard is from Market or Chestnut Streets, between 3rd and 4th Streets Franklin Court, Philadelphia, PA, 215-597-0060 h k 60 Betsy Ross House Visit the home of America’s most famous flagmaker! Meet Betsy Ross, enjoy kid-friendly exhibits and stay for lunch and storytelling in the shady courtyard historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house, 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-629-4026 k 30 Bishop White House This 1786 house was the home of Bishop William White and his family. Bishop White was the rector of Christ Church and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and the founder of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. nps.gov/inde, 309 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215- 597-8974 ✔ ✔ ✔ 60 Carpenters’ Hall Location of the First Continental Congress in 1774, privately owned by The Carpenters’ Company. Displays include the original Windsor Chairs used by our Founding Fathers, colonial tools and a model of the Hall being constructed. carpentershall.org, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-925-0167 h ✔ Christ Church and Burial Ground Georgian architectural treasure attended by the Founding Fathers. The burial ground is the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin. christchurchphila.org, 5th and Chestnut Streets 2nd Street above Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-922-1695 ✔ ✔ ✔ 30 bus parking comp driver comp guide free food service tour lenght (minutes)
