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Attractions

The city is rich in history and culture. It was central to the American Revolution and hosts attractions such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. In addition the are a number of museums and art galleries as well as theaters. There are a number of parks including the famous Fairmount Park and the Pennypack Park

Destinations near Philadelphia

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If you are visiting Philadelphia, there are a number of day trips that are possible. Most of these destinations are within a two hour drive and several are accesible via rail

Penns Landing

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Penns Landing is a waterfront area with museums, historical ships, concerts and other attractions.

Fluehr Park and Eden Hall Chapel

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Fluehr Park is located on Grand Avenue between I-95 and Frankford Avenue. There are a number of ballfields. The site was once an estate that was home to Eden Hall. The Hall has since burned down. One remaining structure was the chapel that was attached to Eden Hall. Unfortunatley the chapel was the victim of Arson and is lost forever.

Parks

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Philadelphia has some great parks for a wide variety of activities including walking, hiking, horseback riding and more. The Fairmount park system encompasses most of the Parks in Philadelphia. There are a number of historic sites and buildings within the system. For more information visit the Fairmount park system web site

Landmarks

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Philadelphia is a city with a variety of landmarks from interesting to remarkable.

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