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Philadelphia is located in the Northeast of the United States, in between New York and
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Washington D.C..
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The Pennsylvanian city is home to over one and a half million people and is the nation's
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fifth largest city.
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Philadelphia is considered to be the birthplace of the United States.
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It was here that the nation's Declaration of Independence from Britain was first read
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publicly back in 1776.
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The tolling of a two-thousand-pound bell marked the occasion.
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The bell has since become a symbol of freedom and can be admired in the Liberty Bell Center.
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Philadelphia is also the birthplace of the Constitution, which was debated eleven years
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later across the road in the State House, which is now the Independence Hall.
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America's Founding Fathers walked these Old City streets, and the many heritage buildings
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in this area are preserved as part of the Independence National Historical Park.
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While you are at the National Constitution Center, take in the rollicking story of prohibition
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in the Roaring Twenties.
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Protest against the anti-liquor law was fierce and the many arrests threw the justice system
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off balance.
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Perhaps the most infamous bootlegging gangster was Al 'Scarface' Capone, who spent his first
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prison sentence in the Eastern State Penitentiary in 1929.
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The notorious mob leader seems to have made himself well at home.
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Take an audio tour to hear gripping stories that bring the world-famous jail back to life.
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To hear more voices from the city's past, head to the African American Museum.
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Its audiovisual projections and artifact collection are aimed at preserving the heritage of African
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Americans.
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Within Washington Square lies The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution.
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The city's colonial past is still apparent, but nowadays Philadelphia is a modern city,
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with plenty of art, shopping and culture.
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Do as locals do and explore the city by bike or public transport, or hop on and off a sightseeing
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bus.
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Fairmount Park is the city's public backyard.
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It's great for a walk and it showcases many architectural treasures.
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Admire outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, or check out the Smith Memorial Arch,
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dedicated to the military heroes of the Civil War.
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Strike Rocky's pose on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Set upon a hill, the neoclassical building is one of the largest museums in the country.
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It has over 200 themed galleries displaying nearly 230,000 paintings, sculptures and objects.
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The Please Touch Museum means play time for the kids.
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Even toddlers will love this hands-on museum, where they are never hushed.
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Who doesn't want to get lost in Wonderland for a while?
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The interactive displays in the museum are fun and educational.
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Children can also learn a great deal in the Academy of Natural Sciences on Logan Square.
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Admire the displays of the various species that roam the far North and take the opportunity
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to pet live animals.
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For more interaction with animals visit the Philadelphia Zoo across the river.
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Imitate the monkeys, encounter big birds, or admire any of the other wild residents
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of America's oldest zoo.
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To sample the local food, head straight to the old Reading Terminal Market.
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Find out why the locals love their Cheesesteaks so much, or handpick deli treats from the
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colorful stalls.
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For more culinary discoveries visit Philadelphia's Italian Market on Ninth Street.
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The district's Italian community was established in the 1880s.
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Their love for quality food and organic produce still prevails today.
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Philadelphia's climate is very pleasant in springtime and fall.
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Those colorful seasons bring out the best of the city, but it's fair to say that Philadelphia
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is stunning all year around.
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Come to Philly any time you like!
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You'll soon discover why Philly is so cherished by Americans.