The Philadelphia Inquirer's Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia (Philadelphia Inquirer's Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia) (Philadelphia Inquirer's Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.48110444
EAN: 9781933822037
ISBN: 1933822031
Label: Camino Books
Manufacturer: Camino Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 246
Publication Date: 2007-02-28
Publisher: Camino Books
Studio: Camino Books
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Summary: An easy-to-use, top-quality walking tour guide. highly recommended.
Comment: Journalist Edward Colimore presents The Philadelphia Inquirerer's Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia is a compilation of twelve walking tours through different Philadelphia city neighborhoods, ideal for history buffs and tourists, and armchair travelers alike. Black-and-white photographs and easy-to-follow maps guide the reader to historic sites, recommended restaurants, one-time homes of famous people, and much more, all listing the daily hours of each attraction. An easy-to-use, top-quality walking tour guide. highly recommended.
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Today, our nation s historic treasures among them the most revered icons of American democracy assume more significance than ever, and this guidebook to Philadelphia shows readers just where to find them. History buffs can follow twelve walking tours through different neighborhoods, visiting buildings, streets, gardens, and parks dating from the colonial period to the Victorian era that still stand as proud testaments to the city s storied past. The only guide of its kind for Philadelphia, it incorporates the latest information on all the sites, including the Independence Hall area, which has undergone numerous changes in recent years. The Philadelphia Inquirer s Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia will be the trusted companion for explorers of the city s rich heritage. Arranged to help readers follow a logical path from site to site, the guide includes maps, information about which sites can be toured, and tips on parking, public transportation, and nearby restaurants. It is the definitive resource for those who want to stand in the spot where William Penn disembarked from his ship, the Welcome, or follow in the footsteps of Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin. Tours include: The Independence Hall Rittenhouse Square Society Hill West Philadelphia Penn s Landing and Camden The Benjamin Franklin Parkway Southwark and Queen Village Fairmount Park The City Hall area Germantown This is an essential guide for visitors to Philadelphia, for residents who want to know more about their city s past, and for anyone who has an interest in the history of one of our country s oldest and greatest cities.
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