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The home of the nation’s best known seamstress is among the region’s most popular attractions. Betsy, who made a living as a furniture upholsterer, rented the 1740 home. The tiny rooms and tight little staircases give a good portrayal of a working class woman’s life in colonial America. Her workroom, two bedrooms, and kitchen are all included in a self-guided tour. An exhibit area in the house’s extensive gift shop displays several family treasures.

The guided tour of Independence Hall, led by National Park rangers, begins in the courtroom where lawyers from opposing sides shared tables and law books. George Washington’s “rising sun” chair dominates the Assembly Room which is arranged as it was during the Constitutional Convention. In the adjacent West Wing, the original inkstand used to sign the Declaration and an original draft of the Constitution are displayed.

The Liberty Bell has a new home, and it is as powerful and dramatic as the Bell itself. Throughout the expansive, light-filled Center, larger-than-life historic documents and graphic images explore the facts and the myths surrounding the Bell. X-rays give an insider’s view, literally, of the Bell’s crack and inner-workings. In quiet alcoves, a short History Channel film traces how abolitionists, suffragists and other groups adopted the Bell as a symbol of freedom.

As one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, and enriching programs, both in person and online.

Philadelphia’s largest outlet and value retail shopping destination with more than 200 popular stores including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Old Navy, Nautica, Guess Factory Store, Bath and Body Works and the Puma Outlet. Climate controlled indoor mall with family-friendly dining and entertainment to include AMC IMAX Theater, Dave and Buster's Grand Sports Cafe and Zara Halal Grill.

Parx Casino and Racing is a horse racing venue and the largest casino gaming complex in Pennsylvania.