Sunday, May 18, 2008

Things to Do Around the Liberty Bell

Independence Hall

Historic District (Old City)

Dining

Buddakan
(325 Chestnut Street; 215-574-9440)

Cafe Spice (35 S. Second St.; 215-627-6273)

City Tavern
(138 South 2nd Street; 215-413-1443)

Continental Restaurant & Martini Bar
(138 Market Street; 215-923-6069)

Cuba Libre (10 South Second Street; 215-627-0666 )

Moshulu (401 South Columbus Blvd; 215-923-2500)

Old Original Bookbinders (125 Walnut Street; 215-925-7027)

Morimoto (723 Chestnut St; 215-413-9070) - If you're an avid fan of the Iron Chef series on The Food Network then you might want to check out Morimoto's. The interior won an AIA honor award.

Philadelphia Fish and Company
(207 Chestnut St.; 215-625-8605)

Attractions

History is all around you in this part of town. Luckily, there are multiple walking tours so you can wander the small cobble streets.

National Constitution Center – interactive museum celebrating the U.S. Constitution featuring a theater, exhibits, and artifacts.

Independence Visitor Center

Independence Hall and Liberty Bell - new home to the symbol of our nation’s freedom

Betsy Ross House – historic house museum

Elfreth’s Alley
– oldest residential street in the U.S.; offers guided tours

Lights of Liberty – evening outdoor light spectacular about the American Revolution

Ride the Ducks Philadelphia (877-887-8225) – Amphibious sightseeing tour vehicles that will take you to all the attractions in town. The ticketing location is at 6th and Chestnut Streets in the heart of the Historic District. The boarding location is at 6th and Market Streets next to the Independence Visitor Center.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

It is highly discouraged to try and ring the Liberty Bell. Don't ask me why.