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HISTORICAL PLACES
INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
PHILLY FAVORITES
Independence Hall
N Independence Mall W
Philadelphia , PA 19103
(215) 965-2305
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square
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Greg Watson with his daughters Emily, 6, Amanda, 8, and Allison, 4, waited in line to tour Independence Hall. The Watsons were visiting from Springfield, Va., and found parts of the city intimidating.
Tourists' takes on city run the gamut
Is Philadelphia gorgeous or gross? Depends on who's talking.
By Melissa Dribben, Inquirer Staff Writer
Posted 07/02/2007
Even on a week as palpably beastly as this last one, being a tourist in Philadelphia is a philosophical experience. Millions of visitors will pass through the city this summer. Most will make a pilgrimage to the same sights. They'll pose beside The Bell, tour The Hall, eat cheesesteaks, and succumb to the obnoxious pleasure of the wacky quack. But they will all come away with different perceptions. » Read more
Hours: Free tickets are available at the Independence Visitor Center. Independence Hall is open 365 days a year. Hours vary by season.
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Tours
Enjoy a docent-led tour at Elfreth's Alley. Open to the public are house number 126 Mantua Maker's Museum House and number 124 Windsor Chair Maker's House.
Sunday, July 6 • 12 pm till 5 pm •
Elfreth's Alley • Second St., Philadelphia, PA
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Americans down roughly 7 billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day, or 818 hot dogs per second. Philadelphia ranked 4th among big cities in hot dogs eaten last year, consuming $46 million worth of franks.

With July 4th coming up we put a panel together to find the best-tasting frank. And we give you some tips on how to make your hot dogs better. » Read more
 
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