86 PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU THINGS TO DO/ATTRACTIONS NORTHERN LIBERTIES / FISHTOWN Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, The sole surviving Philadelphia residence of literary giant Edgar Allan Poe. Reflect on and celebrate Poe’s astonishing creativity in his humble home. nps.gov/edal, 532 North 7th Street , Philadelphia, 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, 267-970-6209 OLD CITY / HISTORIC DISTRICT / WATERFRONT African American Museum in Philadelphia, Founded in 1976 in celebration of the nation’s Bicentennial, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. aampmuseum.org 701 Arch Street , Philadelphia, 215-574-0380 h k ✔ ✔ 60 AJ Meerwald, Go sailing aboard the historic Delaware Bay oyster schooner AJ Meerwald! Experience the Delaware River in a new and unique way. bayshorecenter.org, Penns Landing, Philadelphia, (856) 785-2060 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, 215-440-3440 h k ✔ American Vegan Center, A project of the American Vegan Society, the longest-running national vegan organization in the U.S. (since 1960). americanvegan.org, 17 N. 2nd Street , Philadelphia, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 215-922-1695 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 30 Congregation Mikveh Israel, Founded in 1740, the Synagogue of the Revolution maintains its tradition. Visitors may join the service as Haym Salomon, Rebecca Gratz and other illustrious Jews did. mikvehisrael.org, 44 North 4th Street , Philadelphia, 215-922-5446 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ 30 Congress Hall, The House of Representatives and Senate met at Congress Hall when Philadelphia was the capital. It was also the site of George Washington’s second inauguration. nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/congresshall.htm, 6th and Chestnut streets , Philadelphia, 215-965-2305 k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Declaration House, As a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in 1776, Thomas Jefferson rented two rooms in this house where he proceeded to draft the Declaration of Independence. The reconstruction of this building dates from 1975. nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/independencehall.htm, 7th and Market Streets , Philadelphia, 215-965-2305 k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Enjoy festivals, events and ice skating for the whole family. delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com, 121 North Columbus Boulevard , Philadelphia, 215-629-3200 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Elfreth’s Alley, This is the oldest continuously occupied residential street in the nation and a National Historic Landmark. This streetscape of 32 colonial- and Federal-style homes was once occupied by artisans. Two homes are open to the public for guided tours. elfrethsalley.org, 124-146 Elfreth’s Alley, Philadelphia, 215-574-0560 ✔ ✔ ✔ 90 Fireman’s Hall Museum, Adults and children learn firefighting history and fire safety tips in a restored 1902 firehouse at Fireman’s Hall Museum. See apparatus, traditional and interactive exhibits. firemanshallmuseum.org, Philadelphia Fire Department Historical Corporation,147 North 2nd Street , Philadelphia, 215-923-1438 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 60 bus parking comp driver comp guide food service free tour length (minutes)
