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Old City / Independence Hall
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Old City / Independence Hall

18 min 0.5 mi

The most historically significant square mile in America — birthplace of the nation.

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1
Illustration of City Tavern

City Tavern

138 S. 2nd St (corner of Walnut)

3:07

Welcome to City Tavern — and welcome to Old City, the most historically dense square mile in the United States. Before we talk about the cobblestones beneath your feet or the brick facades surrounding

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Illustration of First Bank of the United States

First Bank of the United States

120 S. 3rd St

3:02

Stand across the street for a moment and simply look at this building. The First Bank of the United States, completed in 1797, is a statement of intention. A young nation, just six years old when this

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Illustration of Carpenters' Hall

Carpenters' Hall

320 Chestnut St (enter from Chestnut, walk through courtyard)

3:03

Follow this little path through the courtyard, away from the noise of Chestnut Street, and step into one of the most consequential rooms in American history. This is Carpenters' Hall, and it was here

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Illustration of Franklin Court

Franklin Court

314–322 Market St (enter from Market or from Chestnut via alley)

3:06

Stop here in this courtyard and let your eyes adjust to something unusual: a house that isn't there. The white steel "ghost structure" rising from the ground in front of you marks the footprint of Ben

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Illustration of Independence Hall, Congress Hall & Old City Hall

Independence Hall, Congress Hall & Old City Hall

520 Chestnut St

3:03

Take a moment before you enter. Stand on the south side of Chestnut Street and simply look at this complex — three buildings, all in brick and white-painted wood, stretching the length of the block. T

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Illustration of The Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell

526 Market St (Liberty Bell Center)

2:55

You've arrived at the end of our Old City tour, and the object waiting for you inside this glass pavilion is perhaps the most recognized artifact in American history. But the Liberty Bell's story is m

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