Things to do around Cherry Hill and Philadelphia
Independence Visitors Center
Downtown Philadelphia is a walker’s paradise. The new Independence National Historical Park includes many historic buildings connected with the founding of the United States. There is a cell-phone audio tour $$ of this whole area. Walk and relive 300 years of our history. http://www.nps.gov/inde
Liberty Bell Center - http://www.nps.gov/inde/liberty-bell-center.htm
Visit Philadelphia Zoo $$, America’s first zoo – see the exhibits and take a trip UP 400 feet in a tethered 30 passenger gondola http://www2.philadelphiazoo.org/
Another interesting location is the Philadelphia Museum of Art $$. Some of the listed exhibits will be here through the summer of 2008. http://www.philamuseum.org/
Independence Seaport Museum $$ – on the Delaware River near downtown Philadelphia. http://www.phillyseaport.org/Plan_a_Visit.shtml
Fireman’s Hall Museum (free-donations requested) http://www.firemanshall.org/
As you are walking and driving, you will notice many murals painted on the sides of buildings, a 25 year program in the city. Tours are conducted and leave from the Independence Visitors Center. http://www.visitpa.com/visitpa/details.pa?name=Philadelphia+Mural+Arts+Tours
Tiffany Mosaic - http://www.ushistory.org/tour/tour_dreamgarden.htm
Made in concert with Maxfield Parrish. 15’ by 49,’ Located in the Curtis Publishing Building, near the Independence Hall area.
The Hard Rock Café. Corner of 12th and Market. Three stained glass windows by John Kebrle, Dallas TX. A nice example of modern themes using traditional techniques.
South Street, between 15 and Front Sts.. A lively area, both day time and evening. Slanted to the bohemian style of life, not unlike the Rive Gauche of Paris.
The Franklin Institute http://www2.fi.edu/ The wonders of science come alive.
City Hall and the Masonic Temple and next to each other. Each is great examples of Art and Architecture. Located in the heart of Philadelphia.
Longwood Gardens $$, a 1,000+ acre treasure of botanical delights is a 30 miles drive from Philadelphia. http://www.longwoodgardens.org/TheGardens_1_3_2.html
On your way to or from the conference, stop in nearby Chester County to visit Brandywine Valley, Longwood Gardens (see above), and Winterthur Museum, http://www.winterthur.org/ the home of Henry DuPont and his large collection of American antiques hand crafted in the US.
There will be handouts for other Philadelphia attractions and local restaurants at the registration desk.
** Philadelphia Phillies base ball team will be out of town during the conference days.