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Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary, which opened in 1829, inspired more than 300 prisons to copy its groundbreaking design of a wagon-wheel or radial floor plan. The jail, which housed such famous criminals as gangster Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton, is now open for tours year round....
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Eastern State Penitentiary
Now open year round, a tour of the 1829 Eastern State Penitentiary explores the Gothic-like architecture and its role as a leader in penal reform. The annual Terror Behind the Walls event in October is one of the region’s premier Halloween events....
Credit: Photo by J. Smith for GPTMC
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Working out in the shadows of history is part of the appeal of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Seven marked trails, comprising more than 30 miles, lead outdoor lovers past landmarks from General Washington’s famous 1777 encampment. ...
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Religious Liberty Statue
Religious Liberty, located on the grounds of the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, is a 25-foot marble monument that was created for the nation’s Centennial Exposition to honor the Constitutional guarantee of religious freedom. Sir Moses Jacob Ezekiel, the first Jewish-American sculptor to gain international prominence, created...
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Rice’s Market
At Rice’s Market in New Hope, Pennsylvania, some 700 vendors sell their wares each Tuesday year round and Saturdays March through December....
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Philadelphia Zoo
In “Bear Country” at the Philadelphia Zoo, visitors watch polar bears swim in a 200,000-gallon tank with glass walls. Established in 1859, this is the oldest zoo in America, and it is home to more than 2,000 animals representing six continents. ...
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Horse and Driver
A carriage driver gets affectionate with his beloved horse in Historic Philadelphia, where enchanting carriage tours transport visitors back to Colonial times to learn about the nation’s history. ...
Credit: Photo by A. Nowitz for GPTMC
First Friday
Lively crowds spill out into the streets, exploring art galleries, boutiques and restaurants during the monthly First Friday event in artsy Old City....
Credit: Bob Krist
Carman’s Country Kitchen
This tiny luncheonette in South Philly is known for its unusual but scrumptious breakfast creations, made by Carman herself. Diners can grab a seat at the counter or get comfortable at a table in the back of a red pick up truck....
Credit: Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC
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