DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE 87 THINGS TO DO/ATTRACTIONS First Bank of the United States, This building was completed in 1797 and is an early example of Neoclassical architecture. The idea of banking was thought up by Alexander Hamilton in 1791 to regulate a national monetary system in the U.S., nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/places-firstbank.htm, 3rd & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, 215-965-2305 ✔ Historic Philadelphia, Inc., Storytelling, history makers, adventure tours and more bring history to life like never before with Once Upon A Nation!, historicphiladelphia.org, 601 Walnut Street Suite 130 , Philadelphia, 215-629-4026 h k ✔ Varies Historic Saint George’s United Methodist Church, This is the oldest continuously used United Methodist Church in America (since 1769) and an example of early colonial architecture. Tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays; weekends by appointment. historicstgeorges.org, 235 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, 215-925-7788 ✔ ✔ 60 Independence National Historical Park, Explore the ideas and challenges of the past -remote in time but so important to how we think today- when you visit Independence National Historical Park. nps.gov/edal, Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Streets , Philadelphia, 215-597-8787 h k ✔ ✔ 240- 480 Independence Seaport Museum, An indoor and outdoor venue on the Delaware River. Perfect for small retreats to large conventions, including a 530-seat Concert Hall, breakout rooms and two historic ships. phillyseaport.org, 211 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, 215-413-8655 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 120 Liberty Bell Center, The Liberty Bell Center’s exhibits illuminate the bell’s storied past, focusing on both liberty attained and on liberty not yet realized. nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/libertybellcenter.htm, 6th and Market streets , Philadelphia, 215-965-2305 k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 90 MindEscape, Get the best escape room gaming experience at our MindEscape private game escape rooms, including scary and horror-themed games in Philadelphia. mindescaperoom.com, 521 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, (609) 705-8845 Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Founded by Richard Allen in 1792, this site is the oldest property continuously owned by African Americans. A small museum is located on the lower level. motherbethel.org, 419 South 6th Street , Philadelphia, 215-925-0616 k 45 Museum of Illusions Philadelphia, A one-of-a-kind edutainment destination where you can immerse yourself in the wonderful world of illusions! moiphilly.com, 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, (267) 703-2270 Museum of the American Revolution, “The American Revolution is brought to life through the museum’s collection of historical artifacts showcased through innovative technologies and immersive exhibits.“ amrevmuseum.org, 101 South Third Street , Philadelphia, 215-253-6731 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ National Constitution Center, The National Constitution Center tells the story of the Constitution, its history and its contemporary relevance through more than 100 multimedia exhibits, photographs and artifacts. constitutioncenter.org, Independence Mall 525 Arch Street , Philadelphia, 215-409-6700 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 90 New Hall Military Museum, First built by the Carpenters’ Company to provide rental space, the building now houses a museum about the Army, Navy and Marines from 1775 - 1800. nps.gov/inde, Chestnut Street between 3rd and 4th streets , Philadelphia, 215-965-2305 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 60 Old City Hall, Originally Philadelphia’s City Hall. Home of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1791-1800. nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/oldcityhall.htm, 5th and Chestnut Sts. , Philadelphia, 215-965-2305 k ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 30 Philadelphia Hope Fence, Located at the Penn’s Landing Promenade; the Philadelphia Hope Fence was created to inspire hope and provide a place for people to honor special life moments. EVERY ONE HAS A STORY TO TELL. philadelphiahopefence.com, 201 S. Columbus Blvd , Philadelphia, 215-521-6500 Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, Four 18th-century historic house museums: Powel House (3rd Street), Physick House (4th Street), Grumblethorpe (in Germantown) and Historic Waynesborough (in Paoli). philalandmarks.org, 321 S. 4th St. , Philadelphia, 215-925-2251 ✔ ✔ 60- 120 PingPod, PingPod is a fully automated table tennis space, open day & night. Reserve tables, take lessons, throw a party, join a league, and more. pingpod.com, 325 Chestnut , Philadelphia, 646-875-8977 h k Science History Institute, Discover the science in your life. Explore the amazing successes, astonishing failures and strange surprises behind the scientific discoveries that changed our world. sciencehistory.org, 315 Chestnut Street , Philadelphia, 215-925-2222 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ 60 Sea Philly, Our vessel ARGONAUT is a 27 ft all-wood Mahagony boat, built in 1961 by Chris Craft. She can hold a total of 6 passengers plus 2 crew and is designed as a ‘picnic boat.’ seaphilly.us, 215 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, 267-899-2469 60- 120 bus parking comp driver comp guide food service free tour length (minutes)
