Built in 1789 as the Philadelphia County Courthouse, this was where the U.S. Congress met from 1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia was America’s capital. In 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified here.
The U.S. Supreme Court met here from 1791, when the building was finished, to 1800, when America’s capital moved from Philadelphia to Washington.
The name of one of the city's largest bootlegging operations during Prohibition, Franklin Mortgage & Investment looks like a speakeasy. Located near Rittenhouse Square, it's a dark, clubby place. Baca selengkapnya.
Their cheesecake is to die for! Served in a large glass dessert cup, it has a salty sweet glaze on top, followed by a creamy cheese filling and homemade crust! Amazing!
Did you know you can actually climb to the top of the tower? The Tower Observation Deck is open weekdays, 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. For tours and tower admission go to Room 121.
The country’s first dept. store. Look familiar? That’s probably because you saw this famous store in the 80’s film “Mannequin.” Kim Cattrall hasn’t aged a day, has she? Baca selengkapnya.
Philadelphia's oldest tavern (open since 1860!) offers a spot to grab a pint, watch the game and lap up local history in a spot that outlasted Prohibition. Try the "Iggletini" during football season.
