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Philadelphia
City Pass: Get 6 Famous Philadelphia Attractions (a value of $101.15) for just $54.00 (adults) and $37 (kids)!

With the City Pass you’ll get six admission tickets to visit The Franklin, Adventure Aquarium, Philadelphia Trolley Works Tour, Philadelphia Zoo, The National Constitution Center, and an Option Ticket for a choice of either The Academy of Natural Sciences OR the Eastern State Penitentiary. You have nine leisurely days from the day of first use to enjoy admission to each attraction once, and will avoid most ticket lines.
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Historical Sites:

1. CONGRESS HALL
Home of the U.S. Congress from 1790-1800.

6th and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 965-2305

2. DECLARATION (GRAFF) HOUSE
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence here.

7th and Market Streets (Southwest corner)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 965-2305

3. INDEPENDENCE HALL
The birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

5th and Chestnut Streets Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 965-2305

4. THE LIBERTY BELL CENTER
Dramatic new home of the internationally known symbol of freedom.

6th Street and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 965-2305

*Admission to all park sites is free. Tickets are not needed for any park sites with the exception of Independence Hall. For entrance into Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed, you must have a timed tour ticket. These tickets eliminate the long wait for Independence Hall tours and give you more time to see the other historic sites in the area.
For more info: http://www.gophila.com/

University:

1. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
For campus tour information visit www.admissionsug.upenn.edu/visiting/tours.php

Places to Visit:

1. MILLENNIUM THEATRE
This theatre’s goal is to “dramatize Biblical truth through live stage productions - to illustrate truth in the same way that Jesus did, by storytelling.” They desire to present the Word of God in a way where people are able to visualize what happened in the scriptures.

Visit www.sight-sound.com for show times and ticket prices.

2. AMISH TOUR IN LANCASTER COUNTY
Lancaster County is home to America’s oldest Amish settlement, where thousands still live a centuries-old “Plain” lifestyle. Many Amish-themed attractions, events, foods and crafts are available for your education and enjoyment. For more information, click the link below.

Visit www.padutchcountry.com/things_to_do/amish.asp for tour information.

3. BIBLICAL TABERNACLE REPRODUCTION
Biblical history comes alive at the full-sized Biblical Tabernacle reproduction. Built by a Baptist minister, the Biblical tabernacle reproduction was created in the late 1940’s as the “Moses Tabernacle in the Wilderness”. It was later purchased by the Mennonites. The tabernacle replica is housed in a building with a contoured upward ceiling and an acoustically pleasing atmosphere. Presentation guides, versed in the scriptural context and significance of the tabernacle and its furniture, lead you in conversation from the Brazen Altar just inside the eastern gate of the courtyard to the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies. Even if you know little about Biblical history, this presentation is fascinating.

Visit www.mennoniteinfoctr.com for ticket prices and other information.

Special Tours:

1. Tour for students/youth
2. Ride the Ducks Philadelphia
3. Mural Arts Tours
4. National Constitution Center

More web sites:

1. http://www.phillytours.us/
2. http://www.phillytour.com/tours.asp
3. http://www.gophila.com/C/Things_to_Do/211/Itineraries_and_Tours/428/Tours/204.html
4. http://www.philadelphiausa.travel/plan-your-group-tour

Washington D.C.

Monuments/Memorials (in National Mall):

1. JEFFERSON MEMORIAL

The memorial features a bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson facing the White House, designed by American sculptor Rudolph Evans. The statue stands 19 feet tall and is on a 6 foot tall granite pedestal. The interior of the monument has carved quotations from the Declaration of Independence.

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 11:45 pm daily. Closed on December 25th.
Admission: Free

900 Ohio Drive, SW, Washington, DC 20024
(202) 426-6841

2. KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL

The larger-than-life size statues depict nineteen infantrymen slogging uphill on a cold and dreary winter day in Korea. There is a 164 ft. long black granite wall with the faces of thousands of soldiers etched into it, and there is a strong feeling of being watched by ghosts as you walk by. Along with the Vietnam Memorial nearby, this is a powerful memorial to visit.

Admission: Free

Independence Ave and Daniel French Drive
Washington, D.C.
(202) 426-6841

3. LINCOLN MEMORIAL

This memorial to our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, has been the site of many famous gatherings and speeches, with the most famous one being Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech in 1963. Passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln’s second Inaugural Address are carved into the walls. While standing on the steps at the front of the memorial, you have a great view of the Washington Monument and the US Capitol. If you’re lucky enough to be in Washington, D.C. on the Fourth of July, stake your claim on a spot at the top of the Lincoln Memorial steps and you will be in for the fireworks display of your life!

Hours of Operation: Open Daily 8:00 a.m. to midnight
Admission: Free

23rd Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
(202) 426-6841

4. WASHINGTON MONUMENT

The Washington Monument is the most prominent, as well as one of the older, attractions in Washington, D.C. It was built in honor of George Washington, who led the country to independence, and then became its first President. The Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, 555’ 5/8” high, and averages 30 to 40 miles visibility in clear weather.

Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily (last tour beginning at 4:45 p.m.)
Closed: July 4 & December 25
Admission: Free but does require a ticket

* The ticket kiosk for the monument, located at the base of the monument on 15th street opens at 8:30 am to distribute free tickets on a first come first serve basis. One person may pick up to six tickets maximum. All individuals (including children must have a ticket). During the spring and summer, tickets traditionally go very quickly for the entire day. The line for tickets have started as early as 7:30 am, please plan accordingly.

(for reservations)
If you care to reserve a ticket(s) in advance you may do so by going to either visiting the National Park Service ticketing Web site http://www.reservation.nps.gov or by calling 1.877.444.6777, for group reservations only call 1.877.559.6777. There is a $1.50 fee per order to reserve tickets ahead of time. These tickets may be picked up at the “will call” window of the monument ticket kiosk the day of your tour.

For more info: www.thedistrict.com

Museums:

There are many museums and galleries to visit in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Museums are always a great place to visit.

Visit these links to The Smithsonian Museums:
African Art Museum
Air and Space Museum and Udvar-Hazy Center
American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery
American History Museum
American Indian Museum
Anacostia Museum
Arts and Industries Building (the Castle)
Freer and Sackler Galleries
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
National Zoo
Natural History Museum
Portrait Gallery
Postal Museum

Universities:

1. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

For campus tour information visit http://apply.jhu.edu/visit/guidedtours.html

2. GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

For campus tour information visit
http://gwired.gwu.edu/adm/visit/index.html

More tour info:

1. http://www.dctours.us/?gclid=CPGjor7-qo8CFRFSagodWlt5Rw

New York

Historical Sites:

1. STATUE OF LIBERTY & ELLIS ISLAND

A gift of friendship from France to the United States, this symbol of freedom and democracy is located on a 12-acre island.

Hours of Operation: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. open daily. Hours are adjusted seasonally.
Admission: Free
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Fees:
$12.00 - Ages 13+
$10.00- Seniors 62 and over
$5.00- Children 4-12

For information on the location and ferry fees visit
www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm

2. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

This New York City landmark soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above Manhattan.

For full visitor information, visit www.esbnyc.com.

3. GROUND ZERO

Church Street and Vesey Street, New York, NY 10007

Museums:

1. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (THE MET)

The Met is one of the world’s largest and most important art museums. Divided into nineteen curatorial departments, the museum’s permanent collection includes more than two million works of art.

For information on the location, admission fee, and exhibits visit www.metmuseum.org.

2. MUSEUM OF BIBLICAL ART

The first museum in the United States dedicated to the exploration of the Bible’s legacy in Jewish and Christian art.

For information on the location, admission fee, and exhibits visit www.mobia.org.

Universities:

1. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY