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    Home  >  Visit the Museum  >  Visiting Philadelphia  > Things to Do in Philadelphia

    Philadelphia Vacations & Day Trips - Visit these Things to do in the Historic District of Philadelphia

    After your day trip around the historic district in Philadelphia, enjoy an evening of fun, learning, and food at nearby attractions.  Below we list a group of things to do while in Philadelphia for your weekend getaway or vacation.

    Liberty Bell & Independence Hall
    Visit the National Constitution Center either before or after your visit to Independence Hall and the Liberty BellSee all three attractions (Liberty Bell Museum, Independence Hall, and Constitution Center) in one day, plus learn insider tips about when to visit.

    Franklin Square
    Located just north of the Constitution Center, take a ride on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel and try your hand at Philly Mini Golf where you will putt your way through a miniature version of Philadelphia. 

    Evening Adventure Tours
    Once Upon a Nation operates walking tours of our nation's founding footsteps, led by specially trained guides. Get your history first person from the Founding Fathers and more.

    "Independence After Hours" - Prepare yourself for a V.I.P. night…Colonial style! Enjoy a delicious, three-course meal at historic City Tavern before heading out on an evening of adventure at Independence Hall. 

    "Tippler's Tour" - Wind your way through the streets of Old City enjoying drinks and a little sip of history at Colonial and modern day watering holes. 

    "Cobwebs & Cobblestones" Take a haunting look into Philadelphia’s spooky past while you journey through the Christ Church Burial Bround by moonlight before resting your bones at the Free Quaker Meeting House for a visit with the poet, Edgar Allan Poe. 

    Constitutional Walking Tour
    Historic Philadelphia is best seen by foot. The Constitutional Walking Tour is the best way to explore America's Birthplace, taking you behind the scenes where other tours cannot venture. Get a "High-Definition Historical Experience" and see 20+ sites on an outdoor walking journey. See why the Chicago Tribune said "No visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking a Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, a 75-minute, mile and a quarter stroll that puts 15 historic sites, from Independence Hall to the National Constitution Center, and Ben Franklin, in perspective." Departs from Independence Visitor Center, weekends in the Spring and Fall; daily in the Summer.

    The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour
    One Part History, Two Parts Haunt! Visit more than 15 scary sites to hear Philadelphia's haunted facts and folklore. Experience Philadelphia's monuments by moonlight. Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear chilling stories about the Spirits of '76, featuring Haunted Facts, Haunted Folklore and Haunted Movie Sets! Tours are offered evenings from April through November.

    Lights of Liberty Show
    Experience the American Revolution, as it happened, where it happened – through state-of-the-art technology at the Lights of Liberty Show, the first sound and light show of its kind in the world.  As you journey through Independence National Historical Park, the story is told through beautiful hand painted images that are projected up to 50 feet high onto the actual buildings where the events took place over 230 years ago.

    Old City Restaurants, Shops, & Clubs
    Directly adjacent to Independence Mall, the Old City area of Philadelphia is full of trendy restaurants, night spots, art galleries, and entertainment and other things to do on your vacation or day trip to Philadelphia. Visit the Old City District website for more information, discounts, and specials. 

    Whether you are planning a vacation, day trip, or weekend getaway in Philadelphia, don't forget to swing by the historic district.of Philadelphia!

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