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1. DeTours
- Segway, biking, or running tours of the city
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- Tours
- Old City/Society Hill
- Nile Expert Tip: DeTours owner and founder Rasa Vella combined her love of sports with her love of Philadelphia to create...
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2. Elfreth's Alley
- Oldest continuously inhabited street in the nation
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3. Constitution Center
- Learn about the Constitution through interactive exhibits
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- Educational
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4. Franklin Court
- See the space where Ben Franklin lived and worked
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- Museums
- Old City/Society Hill
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5. Independence National Historical Park
- Historic site known as the birthplace of America.
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- Landmarks
- Old City/Society Hill
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6. Independence Hall
- Tour this historic building where the Constitution was drafted.
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- Landmarks
- Old City/Society Hill
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7. Philadelphia Zoo
- Oldest American zoological society
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- Zoos/Aquariums
- Old City/Society Hill
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8. Painted Bride Art Center
- Contemporary Space
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- Art Museums/Galleries
- Old City/Society Hill
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9. Fairmount Park
- Large open park with recreational sites
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Old City/Society Hill
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10. Betsy Ross House
- Home of the first Old Glory
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- Landmarks
- Old City/Society Hill
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The Best of NileGuide
- Big-name attractions and larger-than-life landmarks shouldn’t be missed, but neither should Philadelphia’s less-well-known activities. Dig a little beneath the surface, and check out the neighborhood things to do. These are the activities locals like to do—and tourists would too, if only they knew about them. But, lucky you, you're plugged in. Have fun.
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