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  Fairmont Pk Cmmsson- Rcreation
15 S 7th St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - 2159223031
0.15 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Attraction Type: Museums and Art Galleries
  African American Museum In Philadelphia
701 Arch St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - 2155740380
0.16 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Attraction Type: Museums and Art Galleries
Commodore Barry Statue, Philadelphia, PA USA Commodore Barry Statue
Independence Mall , 500 Walnut St , Philadelphia, PA
0.24 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Located in front of Independence Hall, this chiseled visage pays tribute to the military contributions of Commodore [more]

Attraction Type: Monuments and Landmarks
PHLASH PHLASH
Independence Mall , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - (215) 474-5274
0.24 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

The PHLASH runs shuttle routes to entertainment centers on South Street and Columbus Blvd., Center City restaurants, [more]

Attraction Type: Things to do
  Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut St , Philadelphia, PA
0.26 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Attraction Type: Things to do
Lights of Liberty Lights of Liberty
600 Chestnut St , (Sixth and Chestnut streets) , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - +1 215 542 3789; +1 877 462 1776
0.27 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Lights of Liberty is a spectacular sound and light show. Experience the events leading up to the American Revolution [more]

Attraction Type: National Parks
User Rating:5.5 User Rating:5.5

  • Oct 27, 2007 by Lorna from Dayton — "The guy as the crossing guard was the best part. Very low tech. Boring. Too much. Nothing spectacular about it." [more]
  • May 1, 2007 by Elijia from Monrovia, Liberia — "This show is a very important part of the historical aspects of the Philadelphia story, the lights of liberty show is" [more]

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  National Constitution Center
525 Arch St. , Philadelphia, PA
0.29 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

  Jefferson Medical College
1020 Walnut St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - 2159556000
0.3 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Attraction Type: Colleges and Universities
  Museum Of American Jewish History
55 N 5th St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - 2159233811
0.3 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Attraction Type: Museums and Art Galleries
  Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
601 Walnut St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - 2159551328
0.33 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Attraction Type: Hospitals
User Rating:2.5 User Rating:2.5

  • Feb 28, 2006 by Marge from Philadelphia — "This was experience was like being a part of an assembly line for mass production." [more]

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76 Carriage Company 76 Carriage Company
Philadelphia Trolley Works , 1119 N Bodine St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - (215) 925-8687
0.34 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Experience Philadelphia's history by traveling like a colonial aristocrat aboard one of 76 Carriage Company's stylish [more]

Attraction Type: National Parks
User Rating:5.0 User Rating:5.0

  • Aug 1, 2007 by Jenni from Philly — "Tours are awesome, history is great. You will learn something new each time you go, every driver is different and gives" [more]

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Independence Hall Independence Hall
500 Chestnut St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - (215) 597-8974
0.34 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Known as the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, Independence Hall is one of the [more]

Attraction Type: National Parks
User Rating:10.0 User Rating:10.0
Library Hall Library Hall
105 S Fifth St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - (215) 440-3400
0.34 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

In 1789, Library Hall became the first library open to the public, the predecessor to the Library of Congress. The hall [more]

Attraction Type: Monuments and Landmarks
User Rating:5.5 User Rating:5.5
  Forrest Theatre
1114 Walnut St , Philadelphia, PA
0.36 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Attraction Type: Things to do
Congregation Mikveh Israel Congregation Mikveh Israel
Independence Mall East , 44 North 4th St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - (215) 922-5446
0.39 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Congregation Mikveh Israel was founded in 1740 and is the second oldest congregation in the United States. Benjamin [more]

Attraction Type: Religious Buildings
  Fairmont Park Cmmssn-Rcreation
72 St & Lansdowne Ave , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - 2158778707
0.42 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Attraction Type: Golf Courses
Pennsylvania Convention Center Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - (215) 418-4700
0.42 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

The complex has 1.3 million square feet for all types of exhibitions and meetings. The center often plays host to [more]

Attraction Type: Museums and Art Galleries
Carpenters' Hall Carpenters' Hall
Independence National Historical Park , 320 Chestnut St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - (215) 925-0167
0.42 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Guild halls were as important in the young America as they had been in Europe. Carpenter's Hall stands as a tribute to [more]

Attraction Type: Historical Buildings
Logan Circle Logan Circle
Benjamin Franklin Pkwy at 19th St , Philadelphia, PA
0.42 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

This area features some of the most exquisite flower beds in Philadelphia. Swann Memorial Fountain is a spectacular [more]

Attraction Type: National Parks
  Pennsylvania Hospital
800 Spruce St , Philadelphia, PA
Phone - 2158293000
0.43 miles from Historic/Waterfront District

Attraction Type: Hospitals
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