Philadelphia is a must visit city if your interested in the early history of the United States. This was one of the cities that had housed some of the most important people and their decisions that shaped the country to become as great as it is today. So find a fabulous hotel, Philadelphia has many to choose from, and head over to the Independence Visitor Center. This is the ultimate concierge of history for the city. It is smack in the heart of downtown Historical Philadelphia. It is a great place to get information on what happened in the city and were to see the landmarks and museums to check it all out. It is really close to the Liberty Bell Center, the National Constitution Center and of course the not to be missed Independence Hall. You can get tickets for all the main attractions and get a reminder history lesson so you can really make the most of what you see by what you know.

The Liberty Bell Center is the new home of the Liberty Bell. There you will find a wonderful display of historic documents, images and facts about the Bell. You will get to see if any Myths you know of are true or not. Independence Hall is a great view into the place were the lawyers battled out the separation from the King. The Assembly Room is set up the way it was during the Constitutional Convention. The original ink stand used to sign the Declaration sits along the side of the original draft. If you need a patriotic boost continue on to the National Constitution Center. This is were a very influential four page document, the Declaration of Independence is presented and explored with artifacts, interactive displays, high-tech exhibits, music, and acting all to drive the truth and message that We the People stands for. So find a great hotel, Philadelphia has plenty of them, and set out to be inspired by the founding of this country.

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