Historic
Philadelphia
Welcome to America's Most Historic
Square Mile! Historic Philadelphia,
Inc., will take you back in time to the days when our Founding Fathers gave
birth to a nation on these streets. We'll show you the sights, sounds and spirit
of the 18th century as you listen to music of the day, participate in debates
with 18th century colonists, join the Continental Army, meet and talk politics
with Heroes of History - George Washington, Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross and others
- and learn just what it means to be an American! So, start clicking for trip-planning
tips, performance schedules, maps, discount coupons and more.
Penn´s Landing
The perfect sightseeing spot on the
waterfront, Penn´s Landing is host
to the Independence Seaport Museum ,
the Blue Cross RiverRink, the RiverLink
Ferry to the New Jersey Aquarium ,
and a full calendar of summer events ,
including the Sunoco Welcome America! extravaganza.
Within walking distance you´ll also find some great places to eat, as well
as historical sites such as Pennsylvania founder William Penn´s original
house and the International Sculpture Garden. So come on down to the river!
Boathouse Row
Boathouse Row at night was ready-made to be a classic Philadelphia Postcard--a
row of buildings along the east bank of the Schuylkill River, each outlined
by a string of white lights. Every year in May the boathouses host the largest
collegiate regatta in the United States, the Dad Vail, which is held on the
Schuylkill River. |
Dressed
in traditional Old World garb, a woman prepares for a colonial
re-enactment.
