Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Relive the constitutional roots of America along Philadelphias historic 4.3 mile Independence Trail with this guide to over 20 legendary landmarks—including The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Signers Garden, and the Betsy Ross House. The guide will provide the most current information on the sites, including admission fees, hours of operation, and more. It also includes suggested Side Trips to nearby historic attractions such as Franklin Square, as well as Pit Stops, points of interest where you might want to take a break from the proceedings and shop or grab a bite to eat.
Synopsis
Winner of a 2015 Book-of-the-Year award from the Society of American Travel Writers Eastern Chapter. Experience the founding of America in the city where it all began by strolling the newly created Philadelphia Liberty Trail. This guide takes a fresh approach to the historic district; going beyond such popular sights as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, highlighting attractions and unique spots overlooked by other guidebooks. Philadelphia Liberty Trail provides the colorful history of each sight along with practical travel information. Historic tidbits sprinkled throughout engage visitors of all ages: - Learn the shocking story of Benjamin Franklin's electric turkey experiment. - Tour the sight of the first bank robbery in America in 1798, and learn how the hapless criminal was captured when he deposited the pilfered funds back into the very same bank. - Read about the unsung Quaker woman who saved George Washington's army from destruction. Easy to follow maps break the trail into segments. It also includes suggested side trips to area attractions such as Valley Forge and Fort Mifflin. Complete with lodging, dining, family-friendly options, and practical travel information, Philadelphia Liberty Trail immerses visitors in history right where it happened.
Synopsis
Relive the founding of America in the city where it all began along the historic Philadelphia Liberty Trail. This guide to over 25 landmarks, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Elfreth’s Alley, and the Betsy Ross House, takes a new approach to the birth of America by also going beyond the major sights, including attractions that are often overlooked in other books. It provides the history of each site along with current information on admission fees, hours of operation, and more. It also includes suggested Side Trips to nearby attractions such as Franklin Square, along with lodging and dining options. Stroll the Philadelphia Liberty Trail and experience history right where it happened.
About the Author
Philadelphia natives and award-winning travel writers Michael and Larissa Milne quit their jobs, sold their house and gave away their possessions to travel around the world for a year with a Rocky statue. After traveling to six continents they returned to Philadelphia to write about their favorite city. They write about their adventures on their travel blog at changesinlongitude.com, which won the 2013 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Silver Award for Best Travel Blog. They also share their travel stories in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Huffington Post, Travel + Escape, and other media outlets.