Philadelphia - Center City
Center City occupies downtown Philadelphia, straddling both sides of Broad Street with City Hall being the focal point and geographical center of this walking tour. Though not as concentrated an area as neighboring Independence Historic National Park lying to the west, this area does contain a fair amount of fine attractions, from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts to the Civil War Library & Museum and the Reading Terminal Market.
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City Hall
Philadelphia's City Hall is the nation's largest and its Gothic tower offers a 30-mile panoramic view of the city. Construction began in 1871 and was completed thirty years later in 1901. The architectural style is know as French Second-Empire.
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African American Museum in Philadelphia
Founded in 1976, The African-American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) has exhibits on all facets of African-American culture: politics, religion, family life, Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, sports, medicine, architecture, law, and technology.
All values are in United States Dollars
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1504
United States
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1504
United States
Phone 1 (215) 574-0380
Fax 1 (215) 574-3110
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 8.00 |
| Senior | $ 8.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Chinatown
Though not as large as New York's or San Francisco's, Philadelphia's Chinatown is notable for its Chinese Friendship Gate at North 10th Street (at Arch Street) and for its affordable array of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and vegetarian dining.
Liberty Place
Liberty Place was the first city building to surpass the 491-foot William Penn statue atop City Hall. The shorter tower at Two Liberty Place, was added in 1992 with a more modest design. The shape of the spire is similar to that of the Chrysler Building which has rounded setbacks.
Over 60 shops and restaurants are available at Liberty Place.
Over 60 shops and restaurants are available at Liberty Place.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 12:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 18:00 |
Masonic Temple
Philadelphia's Masonic Temple houses the Masonic Library and Temple of Pennsylvania with collections of Masonic treasures and books. This fraternal order has its own religious beliefs and values system, complete with handshake, code words, and other secret information.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 12:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Family | $ 20.00 |
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 5.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Guided tours at 11, 2, and 3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 and 11 on Saturday. Closed Saturday July and August.
Tours only.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Opened in 1993, the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) is doubling its exhibit space to 1 million sq. ft. at a total cost of $522 million. The 1,200-room Marriott Hotel is part of this vast complex that hosts special events.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
One Convention Center Place
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-2208
United States
One Convention Center Place
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-2208
United States
Phone 1 (215) 418-4700
Fax 1 (215) 418-4747
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Reading Terminal Market
The Reading Terminal Market is a food emporium offering 80 merchants and a wide array of foods to eat, from chitlins to cheesesteaks. A highlight is a Pennsylvania Dutch meal fresh from the local farms.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square, one of William Penn's original five open-space parks, was re-named for the astronomer-clockmaker, David Rittenhouse (1732-96) in 1825. Surroundings include lavish apartment buildings and a collection of statues.
