{"id":2278,"date":"2017-08-17T10:18:17","date_gmt":"2017-08-17T14:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suburbantours.com\/?p=2278"},"modified":"2017-08-17T10:18:17","modified_gmt":"2017-08-17T14:18:17","slug":"adventure-birthplace-american-independence-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suburbantours.com\/adventure-birthplace-american-independence-philadelphia\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventure in The Birthplace of American Independence: Philadelphia"},"content":{"rendered":"
A celebration of the colonial spirit can be found at every turn in the historic \u201cCity of Brotherly Love.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n As our nation\u2019s first capital, Philadelphia offers no shortage of places to visit that are specific to this era. From the Franklin Institute to Franklin Court, Founding Father <\/span>Benjamin Franklin<\/span><\/a>\u2019s patriotism and scientific fervor are memorialized. \u00a0Students will find that a visit to Philadelphia brings their study of history to life.<\/span><\/p>\n Our top picks for a trip to \u201cPhilly\u201d:<\/span><\/p>\n Visit the <\/span>Liberty Bell <\/span><\/a>\u00a0and learn all about that famous crack on this icon of American independence and read its inspiring inscription.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the <\/span>Betsy Ross House<\/span><\/a> learn the story of the woman reputed to have sewn the original Red, White, and Blue. She was more than just a seamstress and you can immerse yourself in the details of this popular tale.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want more Revolutionary Era knowledge? Choose to visit <\/span>Congress Hall<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Independence Hall<\/span><\/a>, or the<\/span> Museum of the American Revolution<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n To balance out the historical side of your visit (and get some lunch to refuel for more touring!) head to the <\/span>corner of 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue in South Philly to <\/span>check out rivals Pat and Geno: try a <\/span>Philly Cheese Steak<\/span><\/a> sandwiches from both and you decide who makes the best one!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pretend to be Rocky and run up the stairs at the <\/span>Philadelphia Museum of Art<\/span><\/a>. Be sure to hum the movie theme song as you do!<\/span><\/p>\n This is just scratching the surface of the fun and educational opportunities you will find in Philadelphia.<\/span><\/p>\n