When the (free) pavilion where the bell is now displayed is closed, it’s lit up at night. The Liberty Bell can be viewed any hour of the day. While there was no immediate announcement about the vote for independence on July 4, 1776, the bell was rung on July 8 when the Declaration of Independence was read aloud in the place where the bell now stands. Originally known as the State House bell, the Liberty Bell rang in Independence Hall for decades, calling people together and serving as a rallying cry for independence and the symbol of pride in a new nation. Year-round, people line up to see this imperfect symbol of liberty. Just across from Independence Hall is another of the top historical sites-the Liberty Bell. On the first Saturday in October each year, the estate hosts a battle reenactment with costumed participants. The house has been restored to the time of the battle and features exhibits about the seven generations of the Chew family that lived there. It began as a country house for the Chew family in the 1760s and, only a decade later, it became famous as the location of the Battle of Germantown, the only battle of the American Revolution fought in Philadelphia. Located in the Germantown neighborhood, the Cliveden estate is an interesting site that few tourists get to see.
Suburban distilleries Bluebird Distilling and Manatawny Still Works also have tasting rooms in the city. Pulling up a stool at New Liberty Distilling in nearby Olde Kensington is also fun-you can sample from their variety of whiskeys and fabulous cocktails. We enjoy the modern tasting room of Philadelphia Distillers in Fishtown where you can try products not available elsewhere and see where they’re made. That means there are lots of fun places to visit to learn about distilling straight from the distillers themselves, or you can simply pop in for a cocktail to appreciate the fruits of their labor. See the street artĬraft distilleries have experienced a boom locally in the last few years. In addition to ice cream, you can also find homemade sodas, egg creams, and milkshakes. Some flavors change seasonally and almost all have an historic or local tie, such as their apple butter ice cream that includes local apples and apple butter from a Pennsylvania company founded in 1892. The handmade ice cream at Franklin Fountain comes in 25 flavors, including vanilla bean, peanut butter, and my favorite-Franklin mint chip. It’s so popular that on summer weekends the line for its old-timey flavors and excellent sundaes can stretch around the block. Grab a scoop at Franklin Fountainįranklin Fountain is one of the best places for ice cream. Positano Coast in Old City is also good for a relaxed evening, and Bok Bar in South Philly has stunning skyline views. We love Assembly on the roof of the Logan Hotel overlooking Logan Circle and Continental Midtown, which has an indoor/outdoor bar that’s open year-round. Luckily, there is a considerable selection of places for a cocktail or beer with a view. Rooftop bars are my happy place, and, thankfully, Lance is willing to indulge me.
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