Oaklyn NJ Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions
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ACity Hall
- 1600 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103 - 215 686-2840 tour information
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (5.2 miles from Oaklyn)
- Overview Topped by a 37-foot bronze statue of William Penn, City Hall was Philadelphia's tallest building until 1987; you can study the trappings of government and also get a panoramic view of the city here. With 642 rooms, it's the largest city hall in the country and the tallest masonry-bearing building... more on Fodor's
- Overview The birthplace of the United States, this redbrick building with its clock tower and steeple is one of the nation's greatest icons. America's most historic building was constructed in 1732-56 as the Pennsylvania State House. What happened here between 1775 and 1787 changed the course of American ... more on Fodor's
City Hall
1600 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
BLiberty Bell
- 500 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA, United States of America - 215 / 965-2305
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (4.9 miles from Oaklyn)
- it was pretty boring for me and my family. we had to walk thru a building, get checked, metal detected, then we had to walk across a yard on a hot sunny day in philly, my family ended up walking by all the artifacts and stuff, they were so excited to see the bell, and there it was. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- I enjoyed simply admiring the liberty bell and reading of it's history. Its' relevance to our freedom makes it stand out and I can appreciate that much more the struggle ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Liberty Bell
500 Market StreetPhiladelphia, PA, United States of America
CIndependence Hall
- 143 S
3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 - 215 / 965-2305
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (4.9 miles from Oaklyn)
- Overview Known as the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, Independence Hall is one of the most recognizable historical landmarks not only in Philadelphia, but the entire nation. The hall is the centerpiece of a 45-acre national park consisting of 20 buildings of histor... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Independence HallIndependence Hall was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House. It was a symbol of the nation to come. At the time it was the most ambitious public building in the thirteen colonies. The Provincial government paid for construction as they went along, so it was finished piece... more on Famouslandmarks.net
Independence Hall
143 S3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
DOld City Arts District
- Philadelphia
PA 19106
- Overview A neighborhood featuring art galleries, furniture stores, boutiques and performance areas. more on TripAdvisor
- Just went there after being away from Philly for over 20 years since being at Penn for College in the early 1980s (that dates me). Always thought of Philly as a sleepy, boring city. No more. Wow, what a change. It's unbelievable. Artistic, pretty, relaxing, old-village like atmosphere -but not gi... more on TripAdvisor
Old City Arts District
PhiladelphiaPA 19106
ECivil War Library and Museum
- 1805 Pine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103 - +1 215 735 8196
- Overview The Civil War Library and Museum was created more than 100 years ago to preserve the history of that great conflict and to promote public education. -- Founded in 1888 by veteran Union Army, Navy and Marine Corps ... more on MuseumStuff.com
- Overview Founded in 1888, the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia is the oldest chartered Civil War institution in America. The galleries are filled with artifacts including firearms, edged weapons, uniforms, paintings, photographs, and flags - a dream for Civil War buffs of all ages... more on GoCityKids.com
Civil War Library and Museum
1805 Pine St.Philadelphia, PA 19103
FPenn's Landing
- 100 South Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106 - +1 800 228 5150
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (4.9 miles from Oaklyn)
- Overview Penn's Landing is the Philadelphia equivalent of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, on a smaller scale. It runs along the west bank of the Delaware River between Vine and South Streets. There's a berth for yachts band pleasure boats, daily tour boats and visiting tall ships. On the Great Plaza there are w... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Waterfront park where summer concerts are held. more on TripAdvisor
Penn's Landing
100 South Columbus BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19106
GSociety Hill
- Philadelphia
PA 19106
- Overview A treasure of a red-brick neighborhood. more on TripAdvisor
Society Hill
PhiladelphiaPA 19106
HFree Library of Philadelphia
- 1901 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1116 - 2156865322
- I've never actually checked out a book here or even looked for a book here. I have only dealt with their event coordinators in regards to having my wedding ... more on Yelp
- I can't give the Free Library all 5 stars because the building is SOOO outmoded. I know Philadelphians feel guilty about having torn down or neglected ... more on Yelp
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19103-1116
IIndependence National Historical Park
- 143 South Third Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 - +1 215 965 2305
- This includes the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and Old City Hall. Most are self guided, but there is a tour of Independence Hall, ... more on Yelp
- Not to be missed -- the most important place in our history (imho). The rangers are outstanding and the place will (or ... more on Yelp
Independence National Historical Park
143 South Third StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106
