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The Constitutional Walking Tour may be best known for our walking tours of Historic Philadelphia, but we also love ALL of Philadelphia. In this blog, we will tell you about some of our favorite places in Philadelphia, share news and give you the insider tips you can use to enjoy them like a real Philadelphian. Some of our favorite places in Philadelphia are iconic landmarks, others are hidden gems, all of them are worth a visit!
Videographer Cory J Popp uniquely captures Philadelphia in his video series “Uncover Philly”The HistoryCapturing Philadelphia on film dates all the way back to advent of photography itself. An 1839 daguerreotype photo of Philadelphia’s storied Central High School by Joseph Saxton is thought to be the "oldest extant daguerreotype" photo in the United States. Saxton took his… Read More
One of Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhoodsThe HistoryNorthern Liberties is as old as Philadelphia itself, founded by Philadelphia’s founder, William Penn in 1682. Northern Liberties was the land located north of the original 1682 boundary of Philadelphia and early purchasers of land in Philadelphia would also be granted a lot in Northern Liberties. In the 17th and 18th… Read More
Eat a meal prepared by a culinary starThe HistoryPhiladelphia has always been well known for its great food, but with the advent of reality television, many people are starting to get to know some of the talented chefs that make Philadelphia’s great food. Many of Philadelphia’s best restaurants are run by chefs who you may recognize from Bravo’s Top Chef, the Iron Chef, and a number… Read More
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One of Philadelphia’s most iconic sightsThe HistoryBoathouse Row’s history can be traced back to the creation of the Fairmount Water Works in 1812. After being devastated by the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793, (learn more on our special Yellow Fever Tour!) Philadelphia sought to improve the cleanliness and quality of its water supply. The result was the creation of Fairmount… Read More
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One of Philadelphia’s oldest neighborhoods is filled with youthful energyThe HistoryFishtown’s history is a bit fuzzy in its origin and is tied very strongly to the history of another nearby historic Philadelphian neighborhood, Kensington. In 1704 a merchant of English descent from Barbados named Anthony Palmer arrived in the then barely 20 year old city of Philadelphia. A… Read More
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