When visiting Philadelphia travelers flock to see the famous “Liberty Bell.” A symbol of revolution, the birth of a nation, and freedom for all mankind. To see the bell in person is easy with a few helpful tips and some patience. Tickets and Reservations To set the record straight…you DO NOT need tickets for the […]
Located just 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia is Valley Forge, the historic military camp site used by General George Washington and his men during the Revolutionary War. Because of its close proximity to the city, Valley Forge makes for an excellent day trip out of Philadelphia. National Park Service provide a number of great tours which bring […]
The Holidays have come to Philadelphia and the City of Brotherly Love is ready and eager to embrace the Christmas spirit! If you are visiting Philadelphia in December you have so many options for Holiday cheer, but we’ve put together a list of the best things on offer this year. Unless specified, all are kid […]
Visit the Philadelphia Academy of Music, which is the only surviving European-style opera house in America. Today, it is the home of the Opera Company of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Ballet; and for the past century, it was home to the Philadelphia Orchestra. The building dates from 1857 and has a modest exterior; the builders […]
I'll be honest. I haven't seen all the Rocky movies. But I have run up the Rocky steps so I think that counts. Rocky Balboa is a character in a film, but with seven movies spanning his fictional live from the mid 1970s to 2006, he seems real. He even has his own Wikipedia page. […]
One of the most beautiful sites in Philadelphia is hidden. Set aside in the lobby of the Curtis Building, what is now a still in use office building but was once the Saturday Evening Post offices, is a Tiffany mosaic based on a Parrish artwork. The Dream Garden Mosaic is a masterpiece based on a […]
Free Tours by Foot is proud to present the only name-your-own-price Philadelphia food tours. If you are looking for a food tour that leaves both your stomach and your wallet full, then Free Tours by Foot food tours may be the tour company for you. If you are looking for a fun, filling and affordable […]
