for a fun historical tour check out the eastern state penitentiary!

You have to see the liberty bell. but don't go to late - the museum closes early.

Got to check out some of the local art where my brother works at an art college. Alot of history to be seen in this town.

This is where some of the writing of the Constitution took place. Don't miss the Liberty Bell or the Ammish community. The original philly cheese steaks are amazing in Reading!!

It takes a whole day to see just the historical part of Philadelphia. Independence Hall is ok, however if you don't know american history it is a lot of talk about stuff you know nothing about. The Liberty bell is probably the better thing to go see if you are not a history wizz. Remember to get your tickets for Independence hall before you go to get in line, otherwise you end up running back and forth. if you need a simple but clean place to stay near the hotel, try the microtel.

We flew up to Philly for a weekend trip and had a blast. I found a great deal on the Loews Hotel in downtown. I highly recommend this hotel. Very nice and friendly service. Nice bar downstairs and just across the street from Hard Rock. We had an amazing night view of the city. We spent one day going to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, etc...A little different from National Treasure but what a neat experience! You have to eat lunch at the City Tavern! If you like warm drinks (with lots of alcohol) order a Tavern Warmer. Whew! At night, take a cab to Geno's and King Pat's. In my opinion, the food and service were much better at King Pat's but I had to have a Geno's t-shirt. Neat experience. I passed on going to see the Rocky statue. There was a Macy's 2 blocks over from our hotel.

The historical sites are awesome. The Constitution Center, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the US Mint are all within blocks of each other.

On the hidden treasures in Philly is the Rodin Museum by Penn State. The exhibits are wonderful. I would love to go again just to look at all the sculptures there. If you don't know who Rodin is, think of the thinker statue.

Liberty Hall Betsy Ross House

Philadelphia is great, but get there early else you will queue all day to see all the famous places such as the Liberty Bell.