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30 Self-Guided Walking & Driving Tours of Greater Philadelphia

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Sometimes the best way to learn something new — or discover history that’s hidden in plain sight — is to explore on your own.

Take advantage of these self-guided driving and walking tours of Greater Philadelphia that put you in control of when and how you explore top attractions and important historical sites.

Great for solo excursions or small groups, these self-guided explorations (many of which are free!) are an excellent way to uncover interesting facts about Philadelphia — and encounter surprises along the way.

Philly’s self-guided tours also span a wide range of interests. Get an immersive history lesson on the nation’s Founding Fathers; take your time exploring significant stops along the Underground Railroad; learn the story behind the city’s jaw-dropping architecture; or indulge in a curated culinary journey sampling the city’s most quintessential foods.

Want a little more interactivity? Some experiences offer scavenger hunts that let you upload photos of their finds, while others include augmented reality apps that transform the world in front of your eyes.

Check out our guide below for a list of great self-guided walking and driving tours to help you explore Philadelphia and the Countryside on your own.

History: Black History

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The art and history experience Legacy Reclaimed: A 7th Ward Tribute honors the lives — and lesser-known history — of 19th-century Black residents of Philadelphia’s old 7th Ward. An important part of the Underground Railroad and Great Migration, the 7th Ward was the former home to 15,000 Black residents including Octavius V. Catto and W.EB. Du Bois. Legacy Reclaimed ’s self-guided tour brochure takes you to two dozen historically significant homes, landmarks and institutions throughout what is now known as Society Hill and Washington Square West .

Where: Various locations including Church of the Crucifixion, 807 Bainbridge Street

Anti-Slavery Walking Tours from The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphians were heavily involved in the abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad passed through the city, helping enslaved people find freedom here and north into Canada. Two free audio tours from The Philadelphia Inquirer guide people through Old City and Society Hill and around Northwest Philadelphia to visit anti-slavery landmarks like Congo Square (now Washington Square ), a convening space and burial ground for the Black community; and Germantown’s Johnson House Historic Site , which served as an Underground Railroad stop and may have even hosted Harriet Tubman.

Where: Various locations including Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, 419 S. 6th Street

Black History Historical Marker Tour from The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia’s history is rich with important moments involving the Black community , many of which aren’t tied to a specific attraction. Fortunately, historical markers around the city help preserve these legacies. This map from The Philadelphia Inquirer can help you wind your way through the city and learn more about 19th- and 20th-century painter Henry Ossawa Tanner; the Christian Street YMCA, where a young Wilt Chamberlain got his start; and Laura Wheeler Waring, who painted portraits of W.E.B. DuBois and Marian Anderson.

Where: Various locations including the Paul Robeson House, 4951 Walnut Street

Sweet Chariot: The Long Journey Through Time

Part walking tour, part high-tech scavenger hunt, Sweet Chariot empowers visitors to uncover history that is often hidden in plain sight. Using a map and a smartphone app, visitors search for murals, plaques and other landmarks to unlock immersive videos and clues as they trace hidden stories of the Black struggle for freedom in Philadelphia. The experience begins in Washington Square and ultimately leads to the final resting place of Amelia Brown, who was uncovered in an 18th-century graveyard during a construction project in 2013.

Where: Various locations including Washington Square Park, 210 W. Washington Square

History: The American Revolution

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The National Park Service’s free official app offers a complete guide to what’s been dubbed the most historic square mile in the United States . Choose from one of five self-guided audio tours (on topics like civil rights and Benjamin Franklin ) or use the interactive map to explore the 35 included sites at your own pace. Bonus: Kiddos can sign the Declaration of Independence, ring the Liberty Bell and more in a separate Junior Ranger app .

Where: Various locations including Franklin Court, 317 Chestnut Street

Official Audio Tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park

No battles were fought in Valley Forge , but the time the Continental Army encamped here in 1777 and 1778 went down as one of the Revolutionary War’s most trying periods. Take a deep dive into Valley Forge’s history at your own pace via the park’s official audio tour, available for purchase to stream or on CD . Drive through the park, accompanied by period music, while character voices help you envision the 18th-century encampment during a 60-minute tour.

Where: Valley Forge National Historical Park, 1400 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia

History: LGBTQ+ History

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Philadelphia was the site of the country’s first major demonstration for LGBTQ+ rights, the Annual Reminders , in 1965. But Philly’s history of equality activism long predates that and continues today, as evidenced by the city’s public art, historical markers and notable LGBTQ+ institutions that honor people and events that paved the way. This self-guided LGBTQ+ history tour from The Philadelphia Inquirer visits many of these sites, including the historic marker for John Fryer, who helped declassify homosexuality as a mental illness, and Giovanni’s Room, the country’s longest-running LGBTQ+ bookstore.

Where: Various locations including Annual Reminders Marker, South 6th Street & Chestnut Street

History: Specific Attractions

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Founded in 1768, Old Pine Church became known as “the Church of Patriots” during the Revolutionary War, thanks to parishioners like John Adams and other prominent Founding Fathers. Today, the church grounds serve as the final resting place for more than 200 veterans of the Revolutionary War. Visitors can download a free smartphone app to hear narrated stories about those who are buried at Old Pine and their enduring impact on the nation’s history.

Where: Old Pine Street Church, 412 Pine Street

IWalk at the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza

Tour the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza with interactive testimonials from real Holocaust survivors and witnesses . The IWalk app offers custom self-guided tours of the space spanning three major topics (history, propaganda and antisemitism) along with historical pictures, contexts, maps and discussion questions. All tours are available in both English and Spanish, and tours can be tailored to middle school, high school or general public audiences. IWalk is free to download and available on iOS or Android.

Where: Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza, 16th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Self-Guided Tours of Laurel Hill Cemetery

This circa-1836 Northwest Philly cemetery with picturesque views of the Schuylkill River offers more than pleasant outdoor strolling. Download the cemetery’s free app and venture out on one of three themed tours — Art & Architecture; Pop Culture & Contemporary Stories; and Lore & Legends — to visit permanent residents like Sarah Josepha Hale (author of Mary Had a Little Lamb ) and former Philadelphia Phillies announcer Harry Kalas. Pair a visit with gorgeous bike- and pedestrian-friendly Kelly Drive via the park’s southwest entrance , or explore nearby East Falls’ dining offerings (like pasta at the romantic BYOB Fiorino, or rustic wood-oven pizza from In Riva).

Where: Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue

History: Assorted

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Before highways and new construction, Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront was a national hub of trade and commerce. There, businesses were built, deals were struck, fortunes were made and devastating diseases were spread. This 2-mile audio tour along the Delaware River waterfront dives deep into Philly’s maritime history, from the enterprises that began on Philly’s riverside to the long-lost caves where early Quakers once lived.

Where: Starts at Christ Church, 20 N. American Street

Philadelphia Historic Architecture Tours

As the nation’s birthplace, nearly every brick and stone in Philly has a story to tell, and Philadelphia Historic Architecture Tours offer two compelling self-guided tour options. The Road to Revolution: A Colonial Philadelphia Walking Tour explores some of the most significant events that took place in and around Old City, while the Philadelphia Architecture Tour: From the Gilded Age to the Postmodern Present highlights the stylings of iconic buildings throughout Center City and around City Hall , spanning Baroque, Victorian Gothic, Art Deco and more. Tours are available to purchase through VoiceMap website or via the VoiceMap iOS and Android app.

Where: Various locations including Masonic Temple, 1 N. Broad Street

Self-Guided Driving Tour of the Barns of Bucks County

Have you checked out the historic barns of Bucks County ? No? Well, you’re missing out. Our partners at Visit Bucks County have partnered with the Heritage Conservancy to create this self-guided driving tour of more than 30 historic barns, split between Upper and Central Bucks County. Look forward to rolling hills, pretty back roads and, as promised, cute barns.

Where: Various locations including the Thompson-Neely Barn, 1632 River Road, Washington Crossing

Self-Guided Driving Tour of Brandywine Valley's Covered Bridges

Charming covered bridges dot Chester County ’s Brandywine Valley, located south and west of Philadelphia. Explore 14 of them — with one dating all the way back to 1850 — via this self-guided driving tour from our partners at the Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau. Don’t forget your camera!

Where: Various locations including the Pine Grove Covered Bridge, Forge Road, Oxford

Self-Guided Driving Tour of Bucks County’s Covered Bridges

Bucks County, less than an hour north of Philadelphia, is home to 12 picturesque covered bridges, each over 150 years old. Visit Bucks County’s self-guided driving tour guides you through the preserved bridges (literally), as you explore the innovative construction style pioneered by legendary American architect Ithiel Town. Each bridge also has its own story to tell, from the illuminated Pine Valley bridge (nearly 200 years old!) to the totally-not-haunted Van Sant bridge.

Where: Various locations including Van Sant Covered Bridge, Covered Bridge Road, New Hope

Self-Guided Tours from USHistory.org

Seven free and enlightening self-guided walking tours of Philly await online, courtesy of the nonprofit Independence Hall Association. Each comprehensive tour shines a small light on sights both iconic ( Independence Hal l, LOVE Park ) and sometimes overlooked ( American Street in Society Hill, Musical Fund Hall in Washington Square West) in Center City and Northwest Philly.

Where: Various locations including Musical Fund Hall, 808 Locust Street

SelfTour of Historic Philadelphia

For a comprehensive look at one of Philly’s most history-rich neighborhoods, check out the SelfTour of Historic Philadelphia (available for $9.99 for both Apple and Android ). Users embark on a two-and-a-half-mile journey to more than 50 sites, including stops at lesser-known spots like the Dolley Todd House and the site where Ben Franklin conducted his famous kite experiment. Bonus: Hear a recreation of the sound of the Liberty Bell, last heard in 1846. Can’t do it all in one day? Maybe a stay in one of the district’s hotels is in order.

Where: Various locations including The Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street

The Constitutional Walking Tour App

Learn more about the many historic sites throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District on this 75-minute, 1.25-mile self-guided walking tour from the folks behind the popular Constitutional Walking Tours . More than 20 attractions are included, from the iconic (Independence Hall) to the lesser-known (Old City Hall). The app costs $18.99 and is available for both Android and Apple .

Where: Various locations including the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street

Arts & Culture

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Explore the living history of Philadelphia starting from atop the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art via this free augmented reality app . Created by public art and history studio Monument Lab , the app offers self-guided tours of the space and art around the museum through three different tour options guided by Philly poet-activist-heroine Ursula Rucker. The app is currently available for iOS and for Android .

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Self-Guided Tours from Mural Arts Philadelphia

See how Philadelphia earned its “City of Murals” moniker on one of two free self-guided tours from Mural Arts Philadelphia . The Mural Mile tour guides users to 50 Center City murals mostly on or near Broad Street, while the Love Letter Market Frankford Trail Line follows 30 lovely West Philly murals that can be viewed from the elevated Market Frankford subway line or on foot. Or create your own tour using the site’s mobile-friendly interactive map (then learn more about specific artworks here ).

Where: Various locations including Untitled Amy Sherald Project, 1118 Sansom Street

Self-Guided Tours from the Association for Public Art

Take a deep dive into one of the largest collections of public art in America on the Association for Public Art’s free self-guided tours. The biggie is the Museum Without Walls audio program, which offers expert insight into more than 75 outdoor artworks in Center City and Fairmount Park (available via mobile app , phone, audio download or online.) The organization has also compiled eight smaller tours , focusing on works on Kelly Drive, around City Hall, around the Philadelphia Museum of Art and more.

Where: Various locations including the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Self-Guided Walking Tour by Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

A winding, tessellated labyrinth designed by local artist Isaiah Zagar, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is known for its vibrant ceramics, colored glass, mirror tiles and found art. This free self-guided excursion takes you to see over a dozen different Zagar mosaic sites around South Street , and provides the stories, history and insights behind the artist’s distinct works.

Where: Various locations including Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street

The Rocky Tour Experience

Experience Philadelphia by retracing the steps of fictional boxer Rocky Balboa. Stops on this self-guided tour include the Italian Market, Mickey’s gym, Adrian’s restaurant and the iconic “Rocky Steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art . Protip: The Rocky statue now rests at the bottom of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, so strike a pose and snap a picture before you run up those 72 stairs. Take the tour at your own pace, and feel free to provide your own soundtrack. Getting strong now!

Where: Various locations including the Italian Market, South 9th Street

Food & Drink

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This one’s for the foodies. Eat all the Philly staples on your own time with this self-guided edition of the popular Flavors of Philly food tour. The tour treats you to Philly history tidbits and fun food facts, and hits five different local stops, featuring classics like cheesesteaks, tomato pie, soft pretzels and snacks at Reading Terminal Market . Tour tickets are $16 and are good for one week after activation. All food items are pay as you go, but show your tour ticket to a cashier at any of the stops to get a sweet discount.

Where: Various locations including Reading Terminal Market, 1136 Arch Street

North 5th Street Food Guide Tours

Eat your way across the globe with these two pay-as-you-go food tours along North 5th Street in North Philadelphia. The Where Global is Local Self-Guided Food Tour lets you sample some of the neighborhood’s best internationally inspired restaurants, from Korean barbecue at Kim’s to Colombian sweet treats at La Caleñita Bakery & Cafe. Or if you’re all about that cake life, the Bakery Blocks Self-Guided Food Tour connects you to some of the neighborhood’s tastiest sweet pastries and savory breads. Full belly making it hard to walk? The Route 47 bus runs down 5th Street every five minutes.

Where: Various locations including La Caleñita Bakery & Café, 5034 N. 5th Street

Lights of North Broad Augmented Reality Tour

Augment your reality on this futuristic tour of North Broad Street. Install the free Lights of North Broad app , visit one of five featured locations along a 2-mile stretch of North Broad Street, tap the location in the app and watch history come alive. Through the magic of augmented reality, your virtual tour guide — NBC10’s Aunyea Lachelle — appears in front of you to explain the past, present and future of some of North Broad’s most pivotal spaces. Current stops can be found at The Rail Park (an urban greenspace built atop a retired railway), the Divine Lorraine (a historic hotel complex first opened in 1892), Blue Horizon (a legendary boxing venue) and more.

Where: Various locations including The Rail Park, North Broad & Noble streets

Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunt

Charge up your mobile device (consider bringing a portable charger!) and put on your detective’s hat for this outdoor scavenger hunt that starts on Independence Mall. Great for solo adventure seekers or small groups, this 150-object hunt is a game, knowledge test and history lesson all rolled into one. Take photos of your finds to score points and complete the challenge.

Where: Starts at Independence Mall, Chestnut and South Fifth Streets

Our Market Public Art & Visual Stories at the South 9th Street Italian Market

Created and led by artist Michelle Angela Ortiz, the Our Market project is revitalizing Philly’s South 9th Street Italian Market (also known as the 9th Street Market) with public artwork, renovated produce stands, light installations and an archive of video interviews with the market’s diverse community members. Video interviews and art descriptions can be accessed online or via QR codes at eight different stores and stalls along Ninth Street.

Where: Various locations along the South 9th Street Italian Market including Mole Poblano Restaurant, 1144 S. 9th Street

Self-Guided Tour from GPSMyCity

Download this app from the App Store or Google Play for a walking introduction to Philadelphia. Concentrated in the Historic District and around City Hall, this two-hour tour provides a crash course on 13 top attractions. Use your mobile device as both a map and an audio guide for a two-mile walk to spots like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Reading Terminal Market.

Where: Various locations including Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street

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Can’t get enough of these independent excursions? Satisfy your spirit of exploration (with no commitment) at any of Philly’s free attractions and public spaces . Many of these attractions also offer self-guided tours, like the self-guided tour of the United States Mint , which highlights America’s first coining press, stunning 120-year-old glass mosaics and a view of the coining operations on the factory floor. Or stroll verdant pathways, explore 50 acres of flora and view historic landscape photos with the self-guided tour and interactive map of Bartram’s Garden .

Where: Various locations including Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard

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• Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.
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Philadelphia Historic District

Philadelphia played an instrumental role during the time of the American Revolution including events such as the First Continental Congress in 1774, the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 at the Second Continental Congress, and the creation of the US Constitution at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. The city served as the United States capital for 10 years (1779-1790) while Washington DC was under construction.

This tour starts at the Independence Visitor Center and then proceeds to the following locations: the President's House Site, the Liberty Bell Center, Declaration (Graff) House, Congress Hall, Independence Hall, Old City Hall, Philosophical Hall the American Philosophical Society Museum, Washington Square & the Walnut Street Prison, Second Bank of the United States, Carpenters' Hall, the First Bank of the United States, Museum of the American Revolution, Franklin Court, the Benjamin Franklin Museum and the Franklin Court Printing Office, Christ Church, the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church Burial Ground (Benjamin Franklin’s Grave). The tour moves in a large loop and ends back almost where it started at the National Constitution Center.

If walked directly point to point this walking tour would take about 40 minutes over a 2 mile path.

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Stop 1.  Independence Visitor Center

(599 Market Street,  phlvisitorcenter.com, Open daily 9-5pm)

The Independence Visitor Center is the Official Visitor Center for the Greater Philadelphia Region.  It has staff who will help with free trip planning advice, provides discounted tickets for local attractions and tours, has a digital wall that allows one to explore things to do and provides an 8min video overview of Philadelphia (also located here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUwoH5KmZfE&feature=youtu.be ). This is the place to pick up free timed tickets to Independence Hall.

The outdoor Liberty View Terrace provides a good picture taking site with Independence Hall in the background

Public restroom facilities are located near the main entrance. Free wifi.

Stop 2.  The President's House Site

(6th & Market streets located in the Independence Park between the Independence Visitor Center and the Liberty Bell Center. Open air exhibit so available any time the park is open.)

Philadelphia was the US Capital between 1789 and June 1800 while George Washington was President (1789-1797) and for a time while John Adams was the 2nd US President (1797-1801). Both Presidents resided in a small house located at this site which was torn down in 1832 but an outline of the building remains.

The site also hosts an outdoor exhibit – “Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation”- which tells the story of the 9 enslaved members of George Washington’s household who lived at this site.

During the Revolutionary War’s British Occupation of Philadelphia (1777-1778) the house was the headquarters of General Sir William Howe and the British Army. Later the house was headquarters for the Military Governor Benedict Arnold who from here started his secret correspondence with the British which resulted in his committing treason.

Stop 3.  The Liberty Bell Center 

(526 Market Street, open daily 9-5, no tickets required, entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.

up to 20 people per time.)

The Liberty Bell, or what was then known as the State House Bell, was the official bell of the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall). It was commissioned from a London bell foundry to be used to draw attention to public announcements. When the bell arrived in 1752 when it was first rung the bell cracked and two local workmen recast the bell twice before it began its everyday use. It may have rung on July 8, 1776 to announce the first public reading of The Declaration of Independence.  The bell’s inscription reads: "Proclaim Liberty throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof" - Leviticus XXV, v.10, The Bible.

It is unknown how and when the bell again became damaged but in 1846 reports were published that the bell’s cracks were extensive enough that it was not to be rung. The first time the bell was identified as “the liberty bell” was in an 1835 anti-slavery journal but an 1847 story by George Lippard about the bell being rung on July 4 1776 to help congress announce the Declaration of Independence helped to make the bell forever linked to the War for Independence.

Today the 2,000 pound Liberty Bell is housed in the Liberty Bell Center which features a number of exhibits about the history of the bell including its use as a symbol of liberty by abolitionists, women's suffragists, and the civil rights movements.

Stop 4.  Declaration (Graff) House

(700 Market Street, entrance door is through the courtyard on 7th Street)

This was the home of bricklayer Jacob Graff and where Thomas Jefferson rented a room during the summer of 1776 while attending the Second Continental Congress. The house was located at what was then the outskirts of town surrounded by fields and where Jefferson spent 3 weeks writing the Declaration of Independence.

There are exhibits about the Declaration of Independence on the first floor of the building, along with a brief video shown in the theater. On the second floor is a recreation of the two rooms that Jefferson rented during that summer. The house was demolished in 1883 but the National Park Service reconstructed it in 1975.

Stop 5.  Congress Hall

(At the intersection of Chestnut and 6th Streets. Opened daily between 9-5pm. Free.)

Built in 1789 this building was originally the Philadelphia County Court House. It became the seat of the US Government when Congress met here while Philadelphia was the US Capital between 1789-1800 before it’s final move to Washington DC. During this time three new states were admitted (Kentucky, Tennessee, Vermont), the Bill of Rights from the US Constitution was ratified and the first US Presidential Inaugurations were held (George Washington’s 2nd inauguration and John Adams inauguration as the 2nd US President).

The first level of the building was used for the House of Representatives and its 106 members and the 2nd floor housed the 32 members of the US Senate (28 out of the 32 desks in the chamber are originals). The first and second floor locations generated the term lower and upper chambers for Congress which is still in use today.

After the capital moved to Washington, the building converted back to its earlier use as the Philadelphia County Court House. In 1976 the building was restored to its original appearance.

Stop 6.  Independence Hall

(520 Chestnut Street, between 5th and 6th streets. Open daily 9-5. March to December timed tickets are required which can be obtained free at the Independence Visitors Center.)

The Pennsylvania State House (what would later be known as Independence Hall) was built in 1732 and served as the capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania until the state capital moved to Lancaster in 1799. From 1775 to 1783, the Hall served as the primary meeting place of the Second Continental Congress which was made up of delegates from each of the 13 States. This Congress nominated George Washington as the head of the Continental Army and approved the Declaration of Independence (the colonies announcement and justification of independence from England). After the Revolutionary War during a hot summer of 1787 Congress met in secret and created the US Constitution in this building.

From 1802 to 1826 the US artist Charles Peale housed his museum of natural history specimens on the 2nd floor, which was one of the first museums in the United States. In 1948 the interior of the building was restored to its original appearance and Congress later that year established an organization to maintain and preserve the Revolutionary War era historical sites around this area.  

The Liberty Bell had hung in Independence Hall until the mid-1840s, was then displayed on the ground floor until 1976 and now resides across the street in the Liberty Bell Center.

The West wing of Independence Hall contains original printed copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. Also displayed is the Syng inkstand which is believed to be the silver inkstand which was used by the signors of the Declaration of Independence.

Stop 7.  Old City Hall

(At the intersection of Chestnut and 5th Streets. Opened daily between 9-5pm. Free.)

Built in 1790 the building was intended to be Philadelphia’s city hall but it served as the home of the US Supreme Court from 1791 to 1800 while Philadelphia was still the US Capital. 3 Supreme Court Justices officiated here – John Jay, John Rutledge and Olive Ellsworth. After 1800 when the US Capital moved to Washington DC, the building became Philadelphia’s City Hall and stayed at this location until 1854.

Stop 8.  Philosophical Hall the American Philosophical Society Museum

(104 South Fifth Street, open to the public April to December, 10-5 thur to sun. Free)

The American Philosophical Society was founded in 1743 by a group including Benjamin Franklin to promote knowledge in the sciences and humanities through research, professional meetings, publications, library resources, and community outreach.  It is considered the first learned society in the United States. This building was building in 1789 to house the society and is now a museum that exhibits parts of its collection of 3,000 artifacts and fine art objects.

Stop 9.  Washington Square & the Walnut Street Prison

(210 W. Washington Square)

Washington Square was one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn when he laid out the city of Philadelphia. In the 18th century the park was used to graze animals, as a cattle market and as a cemetery (by the city's African American community, as a potter's field, for soldiers during the Revolutionary War and for victims of Philadelphia’s bouts with yellow fever).

In the 19th century the park was improved as the surrounding neighborhoods were developed and a monument was proposed for George Washington but in 1954 it instead became a tribute to all soldiers and sailors of the Revolutionary War, designated as the "Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier."

At the corner of Sixth and Walnut Street, the Walnut Street Prison was built in 1776 and in 1790 constructed one of the first penitentiary buildings in the US (using individual cells and work detail) which lasted until 1838. In 1793 on the grounds of the prison the first human flight by hot air balloon was launched by Jean Pierre Blanchard.

Stop 10.  Second Bank of the United States

(420 Chestnut Street , free)

5 years after the War of 1812, President Madison signed a bill establishing the Second Bank of the United States (the First Bank lost its charter in 1811) to help deal with the war debt and federal financial disarray.  The bank handled all fiscal transactions for the U.S. Government, and was accountable to Congress and the U.S. Treasury. After 20 years, Congress did not renew its charter and it became a private bank.

The building, built in 1824, was designed by architect William Strickland in the Greek Revival style and was based on Greece’s Parthenon.

Today the building is part of the Independence National Historic Park and serves as a portrait gallery with portraits of prominent citizens many painted by 18th century artist Charles Willson Peale. Restrooms are available in the basement.

Stop 11.  Carpenters' Hall

(320 Chestnut Street, carpentershall.org, free)

Completed in 1775, the two-story brick meeting hall designed by Robert Smith in the Georgian Style, was built for and is still privately owned by the Carpenters' Company trade guild, the country's oldest craft guild still in existence.

The First Continental Congress met here in 1774 in response to British Parliament's passage of the Intolerable Acts against the colony of Massachusetts and drafted a petition to King George III asking for his assistance. It was also the location of the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference in June 1776 which declared Pennsylvania’s independence from the British Empire. In later years it served various other functions– served has a hospital for both Continental and British troops during the Revolutionary War, was home to Franklin's Library Company, The American Philosophical Society, and the First and Second Banks of the United States.

The Hall contains various items such as a model of Carpenter’s Hall illustrating the 18th century building methods, the officer’s furniture from the 1890s, the original Speaker’s chair used by President of the First Continental Congress Peyton Randolph, displays of a variety of carpenters' tools.

Stop 12.  The First Bank of the United States

(3rd Street between Walnut and Chestnut, closed to the public)

Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, established the First Bank of the United States in 1791 in order to help deal with the great debt load that the United States carried over from the Revolutionary War. His plan was for this national bank to help stabilize and improve the new nation's credit, and to improve handling of the financial business of the United States government under the newly enacted Constitution. It faced great debate within Congress about how to interpret the Constitution but Hamilton’s argument won and Congress granted the bank a 20 year charter.

At this time each State could print their own banknotes, but the First Bank’s notes became the closest thing to a national currency since they were the only ones accepted when paying federal taxes, which the First Bank was in charge of collecting. Congress did not renew the charter and the bank became a private bank, Girard Bank.

In 1791 the bank started operations in Carpenters Hall but moved into its current location in 1797 in a building that is known as a masterpiece of Classical Revival design designed by architect Samuel Blodgett, Jr. The building is closed to the public.

Stop 13.  Museum of the American Revolution

(101 S. 3rd Street, amrevmuseum.org)

The museum provides a chronological journey from the roots of conflict in the 1760s to the rise of armed resistance, the Declaration of Independence of 1776 through the final years of the war. Besides the many artifacts displayed in the various exhibits some of the particularly interesting exhibits include a full-scale replica of Boston's Liberty Tree, the recreation of an Oneida Indian Council, the Battlefield Theater featuring the Battle of Brandywine, a recreation of Independence Hall, and a large model of an 18th-century privateer ship. And a dedicated theater houses an iconic surviving artifact of the Revolution: General Washington's Headquarters Tent, which served as both his office and sleeping quarters throughout much of the war

Stop 14.  Franklin Court, the Benjamin Franklin Museum and the Franklin Court Printing Office

(317 Chestnut Street, Franklin Court and the Printing Office are free)

Benjamin Franklin built his house in this courtyard in 1763 which was connected to Market Street via an alleyway. While this was his house Franklin was overseas for much of the rest of his life but was home here during his time in the Second Continental Congress and the United States Constitutional Convention and moved permanently back into this house in 1785 where he lived until his death in 1790.

In 1787, Franklin built a print shop within the lot for his grandson Benjamin Franklin Bache, who would publish the Philadelphia Aurora there.

The house and most likely the print shop were demolished in 1812 and only the foundations are left. In 1974 a “ghost” outline of the house was built that provides an approximation of the building since there was inadequate historical information to rebuild the house accurately. There are concrete hoods that allow visitors to view the archaeological remains beneath.

The Benjamin Franklin Museum is located underground underneath the outline of his house. Exhibits include short films and interactive displays that allow one to explore Franklin’s life and legacy through some of his character traits.

The Franklin Court Printing Office contains several exhibits including a typesetting area, two reproduction 18th century presses, a bindery, and the newspaper office of Franklin's grandson, Benjamin Franklin Bache. Park rangers demonstrate typesetting and use of the 18th century printing press to visitors.

Stop 15.  Christ Church

(20 N. American Street, christchurchphila.org)

Christ Church was founded in 1695 by members of the Church of England who built a small wooden church on this site. By 1744 the current church was built and when the 196 foot steeple was added in 1754, the church became the tallest structure in the 13 colonies.

Known as “the Nation’s Church” many prominent leaders of the Revolutionary War time were members including George Washington, John Adams, Robert Morris, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross. The church played an integral role in the founding of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. Visitors can site in the same pews as these historical figures (brass plaques mark where they sat).

The church’s burial ground is located 2 blocks away at the corner of Arch and N Independence Mall although 2 signors of the Declaration of Independence were buried at the church - James Wilson and Robert Morris.

Admission $5 adults, $2 children. Sundays donate as you wish.

Stop 16.  The Betsy Ross House

(239 Arch Street)

Purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross (1752-1836) lived when she is said to have sewed the first American Flag. Historians now are uncertain this past but her house is a popular destination for tourists. Betsy Ross’ grave site is located in the courtyard.

Admission: $7 adults / $6 children for self guided tour.

Stop 17.  Christ Church Burial Ground (Benjamin Franklin’s Grave)

(5th and Arch Street, christchurchphila.org)

Christ Church (located 2 blocks away at 20 N. American St) the “Nation’s Church” located its burial ground here in 1719. Four signors of the Declaration of Independence are buried here - Benjamin Rush, Francis Hopkinson, Joseph Hewes and George Ross – along with one of Philadelphia’s most famous residents, Benjamin Franklin. Franklin’s grave is located at the corner of 5th and Arch so even if the burial ground is closed, visitors can still see the grave site through the gates. It is a tradition to place pennies on Franklin’s grave.

Admission: $5 adults/$2 children.

Stop 18.  National Constitution Center

(525 Arch Street, constitutioncenter.org)

The National Constitution Center is an interactive museum that dramatically retells the story of the Constitution from its beginnings here in Philadelphia to present day. There are a variety of exhibits designed to provide information about constitutional issues including a a 360-degree live theatrical production Freedom Rising and being able to walk amongst 42 life-size bronze statues of the Founding Fathers. The museum does not house the original Constitution, which is instead located at the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., but does have an original copy of the first public printing of the constitution. The building was designed by the architectural firm of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners.

Admission:  adults $14.50 / children $11.

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