Beyond the surface of beautiful architecture and photographic vistas in Philadelphia, there is a deep layer of the eccentric. Battles of the Bone Wars, breaking a will over art, religious riots and cults, graffiti about resurrection, public executions, and a city wide curse and oh so much more!
After you've taken one of our name your own price walking tours, there is still many Philadelphia attractions, historic sites and museums to see on your own. We've listed some of the most visited and recommended Philadelphia attractions with guides on directions, hours and admission costs below. Philadelphia Attractions By Neighborhood Philadelphia Attractions By Cost […]
Though this reconstructed building is from the 1960s, the original New Hall Military Museum was built in 1791 by the Carpenters' Guild. The space was rented out to Secretary of War Henry Knox, making this the original Pentagon. Directions to New Hall Military Museum: 320 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19106 On Chestnut Street between South […]
The Wagner Free Institute of Science offers an experience into its Victorian collection with an interior that is nearly unchanged since the 1890s. Both the building and its exhibits are historic treasures in Philadelphia. Directions to the Wagner Free Institute of Science: 1700 West Montgomery Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19121 By train: The Broad Street subway […]
The Rodin Museum Philadelphia contains the largest collection of sculptor Auguste Rodin's works outside Paris, including his most well-known, The Thinker. Directions 2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130 Parking: Limited metered parking is available on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, N 21st Street, and N 22nd Street. Parking is also available at the Philadelphia Museum […]
The Academy of Natural Sciences is the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas, founded in 1812. Directions to Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 Parking: Logan Square Parking Garage located at 1815 Cherry Street offers discounted parking for Academy visitors. Validate your ticket at the front […]
Philadelphians have lived on Elfreth's Alley since 1702 - not the same ones, of course - making this America's oldest inhabited street. Where is Elfreth's Alley? There are thirty two houses on Elfreth's Alley located between North 2nd Street and North Front Street, in the block between Arch and Race Streets. It is a public […]
Originally the Philadelphia County Court House, Congress Hall served as the first meeting place for the United States Congress from 1790-1800. Directions to Congress Hall: Located at Chestnut and 6th Street on the Independence Mall. If you're looking at Independence Hall, the Congress Hall is the red brick building to the left. Hours of Operation: […]
This Federal red-brick building was built as Philadelphia's original City Hall, but is historically important as the location of the United States Supreme Court from 1791-1800. Directions to Old City Hall Philadelphia The Old City Hall is next to Independence Hall at the corner of Chestnut and 5th Street. If you're looking at Independence Hall, […]
If you've ever wondered about where Benjamin Franklin is buried, Christ Church Burial Grounds in Philadelphia is the final resting place of Philadelphia's most well known resident. We actually stop by this historic site during some of our free Philadelphia walking tours, so if you want to make sure that you won't get lost, consider […]
The United States Mint in Philadelphia offers admission to the building for a self-guided tour only. How to get to the Philadelphia Mint: 151 Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106 The Mint is on 5th Street between Arch Street and Race Street, right across the street from the National Constitution Center. SEPTA STOP: Market-Frankford Parking: […]
One of the newest museums in historic Philadelphia, the National Museum of American Jewish History has rotating exhibits of American Jewish history from original documents, photographs and letters. There is a letter from George Washington thanking the Jewish community. The museum is organized by era, so start from the top and work your way down. […]
This terra-cotta colored Beaux-Arts building was built in the 1890s in the style of the German Bourse in Hamburg and is one of the first steel-framed buildings constructed. George E. Bartol was a grain exporter in Philadelphia at the turn of the twentieth century. When he returned from Europe, he organised the Philadelphia business community […]
As the colonies were recruiting men to serve in the Revolutionary War, some Pennsylvanians were not willing to take up arms. Many in the prevalent Quaker society did not believe in the lawfulness of war. A group of Quaker men turned out in defense of their country and in defiance of their traditional pacifism. Knowing […]
The Independence Hall area at the center of historic Philadelphia is known as Independence Mall. A three block area that can transport you back to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the writing of the Constitution. Visit our attractions page for more information on all the attractions in Philadelphia. An essential stop on […]
We at Free Tours by Foot love to walk - we think it's a great way to see the city but it's also a good excuse to eat your way through a city. In Philadelphia, there is more than just cheesesteaks (though we like those, too and here you can find the best in the […]
