Philadelphia

History
Philadelphia
is a city rich in history. It played an important role in the birth of
the United States. Located in the southern corner of Pennsylvania, it
was here that the Constitution was drafted. Also known as the “City of
Brotherly Love”, Philadelphia was temporarily the capital of the United
States back in the 18th century.
Culture and Entertainment
The
city has several historic districts containing architecture dating back
to the colonial times. Old city and Society Hill are two districts that
contain some of the most influential destinations in United States
history including Independence Hall, home of the Declaration of
Independence, and the Liberty Bell. Make sure to run, not walk to the
Philadelphia Museum of Art. The steps leading up to the museum where
made famous by the movie Rocky, in which Sylvester Stalone played a well
known scene completing his training on the steps before his big fight.
Nowadays you will still see people mimicking (or re-enacting) the movie
on these famous steps, also known as the “Rocky Steps”.

Along
with fascinating architecture and history, Philadelphia has a vibrant
night-life. Within Center City, you will find a vast selection of
outstanding theatres, restaurants, music, and performing arts. The
Philadelphia Orchestra is considered one of the “Big Five” orchestras in
the United States, and can be seen playing at the Academy of Music. The
Academy of Music happens to be the nation’s oldest continually
operating venue.
One of the most famed comfort foods in and around
Philadelphia is the Cheese Steak. There are two famed Cheese Steak
outlets, Geno’s and Pat’s, which stand directly across the street from
each other. Pat’s can be seen and mentioned in both the movie Rocky and a
scene in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
Sample Itinerary
*This itinerary is an example from a local school. We will be more than happy to assist with your itinerary, but please note that we currently do not create itineraries for these tours.
DAY 1
- Depart in early morning
- Stop for lunch (around 12:00 pm)Arrive in Philadelphia in late afternoon
- Check into hotel
- Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe
- Shopping at the King of Prussia Mall
- Return to hotel in the evening
DAY 2
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Independence Hall
- Continue tour to the Liberty Bell
- Lunch at McDonalds
- Visit to the Franklin Institute
- Watch IMAX film
- Dinner at the Hard Rock cafe
- Return to Hotel
DAY 3
- Breakfast
- Visit to the Philadelphia Zoo
- Lunch at destination of choice
- Board bus for return to Cleveland
Tour Highlights
Attractions:
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Love Park
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
- Independence Hall
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Memorial Hall
- Franklin Court
- Logan Circle
- Tuttleman Omniverse Theatre
Museums:
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
- Rodin Museum
- Franklin Institute
- Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
- Academy of Natural Sciences
- University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology
- Woodmere Art Museum
Shopping:
- The Gallery at Market East
- Manayunk
- Chestnut Hill
- King of Prussia Mall
- Franklin Mills
- Reading Terminal Market
- South Street