Plan Your Trip in Philadelphia

National Museum of American Jewish History

Outside the National Museum of Jewish History at 5th and Market Streets. Credit: G. Widman for GPTMC

There are hundreds of ways to describe Philadelphia. But the only way to really know about the region is to experience it yourself.

Come delve into history, satisfy your inner artist, dine in a funky restaurant, shop at chic and trendy boutiques and let loose in the great outdoors.

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National Museum of American Jewish History

Preserving and interpreting the American Jewish experience

Rising five stories above Independence Mall, in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the National Museum of American Jewish History joins Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell and other landmarks at the hallowed site of America’s birth.
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Independence Hall

Birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

They risked everything — “their lives, their fortune and their sacred honor.” During the blistering summer of 1776, 56 courageous men gathered at the Pennsylvania State House and defied the King of England. Eleven years later, representatives from 12 states gathered to shape the U.S. Constitution, finally creating one unified nation.
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Independence Visitor Center

Start at the Visitor Center

The Independence Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your visit to the Philadelphia region.
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Lights of Liberty

Coming Soon: Sound and light show reliving America’s Revolution

The Lights of Liberty outdoor show is being completely re-imagined and is currently on hiatus.
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Shofuso – The Japanese House and Garden

Serenity and elegance in Fairmount Park

Enter a place of harmony and tranquility, where the large stone statue of the Buddhist deity Jizo keeps silent watch over the Shofuso in its home away from home in Fairmount Park. Explore the Pine Breeze Villa, fragrant from its tatami mats and hinoki bark roof; across the wooden bridge, a tea garden leads past lanterns to the ceremonial teahouse complex.
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Nockamixon State Park

The largest lake in Southeastern Pennsylvania, accompanied by a 5,283-acre park

Offering more than 1,450 acres and four public launching areas, Lake Nockamixon is a popular spot for boating of all kinds, including catamarans and windsurfers. Anglers also enjoy this warm, expansive water lake, which is stocked with a variety of species.
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National Constitution Center

The world’s only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution

The 160,000-square-foot National Constitution Center explores and explains this amazing document through high-tech exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays. In the star-shaped Kimmel Theater, powerful music, a live actor and 360 degrees multi-media images tell the story of We the People.
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