Old City / Society Hill / Waterfront

The Scene: Cobblestone walkways and iconic revolutionary buildings meet modern Philadelphia. The city’s trendiest district is filled with fantastic bistros, clothing boutiques, and contemporary art galleries. An abundance of history rests here including Christ Church and Burial Ground, where George and Martha Washington worshipped; and the plot where Benjamin Franklin is buried.

The Big Thing: On any given night, neighborhood theaters, restaurants, and clubs are among the city’s hippest spots to be seen. And, on the First Friday of each month, more than 40 Old City galleries and shops stay open late and offer special exhibits.

Horse drawn carriage tours are offered alongside Independence National Historical Park which comprises a large part of the district and includes the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall. Night time ghost tours through Society Hill are great for an eerie stroll back in time along rows of red brick homes.

Just beyond the residential streets are bridges that take you over to Penn’s Landing, the Philadelphia Waterfront’s main attraction that serves as a great place to go for a walk and take in the nautical views. In the warmer months, Penn’s Landing also hosts a variety of cultural festivals, outdoor movies, as well as many concerts featuring popular acts.

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