Ports of Call - USA - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Cruise Terminal at Pier 1 attracts some of the biggest cruise lines for a reason ..... its easy sailing access to the Caribbean, Canada/New England and Bermuda
Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia offers much more than cobblestone streets and historical landmarks.
The greatest concentration of American history can be found at Independence National Historical Park – America’s most historic square mile – including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, National Constitution Center, Lights of Liberty Show, Betsy Ross House and more.
The world-famous museums include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, The Barnes Foundation, The Franklin Institute Science Museum and The Academy of Natural Sciences. The most decorated battleship in US naval history is the USS New Jersey. Stationed at the pier and dock adjacent to the Tweeter Entertainment Center on the Camden Waterfront, the battleship is a floating museum and memorial.
Best of all, Philadelphia's compact downtown places all of this and so much more within a short walk or cab ride from any downtown hotel. Philadelphia offers a hotel package that few cities in the country can challenge .... more than 30 hotel brands with many price options. There are 17,000 hotel rooms in the Philadelphia area, including 10,900 hotel rooms in Center City.
Photo: Courtesy Pennsylvania Tourism Office
Main attractions in Philadelphia include:
Independence National Historical Park
Liberty Bell
Independence Hall
Betsy Ross House
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Rodin Museum,
Barnes Foundation
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Academy of Natural Sciences
USS New Jersey
Tweeter Entertainment Center
Edgar Allan Poe home
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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