Pennsylvania

Philadelphia 

Home to the nation’s original capital, Philadelphia, as well as towns and landscapes varied enough to make this massive state feel like its own country, Pennsylvania is the perfect place to get a big taste of what America’s all about.

Independence Hall - Philadelphia

Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence. Formerly placed in the steeple of the Independence Hall, the bell was commissioned from the London firm of Whitechapel Bell Foundry in 1752.The bell was used as a symbol of freedom during the Cold War and was a popular site for protests in the 1960s. It was moved from its longtime home in Independence Hall to a nearby glass pavilion on Independence Mall in 1976, and then to the larger Liberty Bell Centre adjacent to the pavilion in 2003.

City Hall

Philadelphia's architectural history dates back to Colonial times and includes a wide range of styles.The 167 m City Hall remained the tallest building in the city until 1987 when One Liberty Place was constructed. Numerous glass and granite skyscrapers were built from the late 1980s onwards.

One Liberty Place

Philadelphia at night

Philadelphia is known for its arts and culture. The cheesesteak and soft pretzel are emblematic of Philadelphia cuisine, which is shaped by the city's ethnic mix. The city has more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other American city, and Philadelphia's Fairmount Park is the largest landscaped urban park in the world.

Rocky Balboa Statue on the famous steps of The Museum of Art

Rittenhouse Square

Benjamin Franklin

Philadelphia is one of 12 U.S. cities to have all four major sports: the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League, the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League of Major League Baseball, and the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association. Hopefully we will get tickets to watch at least one game!

Citizen Bank 

Note to self:

Food: Reading Terminal Market www.readingterminalmarket.org/ ; Miller's Twist for Pretzle www.millerstwist.com ; John's Roast Pork for Cheesestakes www.johnsroastpork.com ; Joe's Steakes + Sodas http://chinksteaks.com/ ; Santucci's Pizza www.santuccispizza.com ; Fork www.forkrestaurant.com ; Marra's www.marrasone.com ; Mercer Cafe www.mercercafephilly.com ; Los Gallos http://losgallosphilly.com/

Drink: Memphis Taproom www.memphistaproom.com