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Group arrives in Philadelphia, PA and is met by a WorldStrides representative.

Franklin Institute

This museum pioneered "hands-on" science and includes a Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. Its exhibits include Railroad Hall, Aviation Hall, Exploration Hall, Cyberzone, and Wonderland of Science, as well as the IMAX movie theatre.

Dinner

Rocky Stairs

Run up the stairs in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized by Sylvester Stallone in the movie "Rocky."

Eastern State Penitentiary

Constructed in 1820 and abandoned in 1971, this prison held some of America's most famous criminals, including Al Capone.

Hotel check-in

Note: Travel time from different parts of the country may modify this itinerary.

Breakfast: Hotel

Independence National Historical Park

• Carpenter’s Hall - where the First Continental Congress met in 1774
• 2^nd Bank Portrait Gallery - the national bank from 1816-1836
• Independence Hall - where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the Constitution was written
• Congress Hall - where Congress met from 1790-1800 when Philadelphia was the nation’s capital
• Liberty Bell - one of our nation’s hallowed symbols of liberty

Lunch

• Christ Church - an active church since 1695 where patriots and loyalists like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin came to worship
• Franklin Court - see the "ghost house" representing Benjamin Franklin's house, a working print shop, the B. Free Franklin Post Office, and underground museum

Betsy Ross House

See where the first American flag was made.

Elfreth’s Ally

Walk the oldest residential street in America.

Dinner

Lights of Liberty

Take in this spectacular sound and light show.

Return to Hotel

Breakfast: Hotel

City Hall

A 37-foot bronze statue of William Penn crowns the 548-foot tower atop this lavish municipal building. There is a breathtaking view of the city from the observation deck.

U.S. Mint

Take a tour of a the world’s largest mint.

Penn’s Landing/Independence Seaport Musuem

Located along Philadelphia's beautiful waterfront, the Museum chronicles the role maritime culture and activity played in shaping the city's history.

Lunch

Edgar Allen Poe National Historical Site

Visit the house Poe lived in from 1843-1844, where he wrote the "Tell-Tale Heart."

Academy of Fine Arts

This is the nation's oldest art museum as well as the oldest school of fine arts.

Dinner

Shopping Gallery and Market East

Return to Hotel

Breakfast: Hotel

Hotel check-out

Valley Forge

This 2,800-acre park is the site of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of General George Washington's Continental Army.

• Valley Forge National Historical Park
• Washington Memorial Chapel/Bell Tower
• Washington’s Headquarters
• National Memorial Arch

Lunch

Return to Philadelphia

Academy of Natural Sciences

Students will love exploring this 4-story interactive museum where they can stroll amont live butterflies, pet a snake, and learn about the importance of water.

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