Experience thrills and chills as you explore the attractions at the Edgar Allan Poe House, former home of the famous Gothic poet. His literary works continue to captivate readers to this day, so take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the man’s personal history and see what influenced his writings. Educated tour guides share their knowledge, as well as some of Poe’s famous stories and poems.
Take a photo with one of the country’s founding fathers! No trip to Philadelphia is complete without seeing the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, located in the Franklin Institute’s rotunda. This Pennsylvanian landmark and attraction honors Benjamin Franklin, Philadelphia’s most famous citizen, with a colossal 20-foot-tall statue made of white marble.
See the Philly NHL team fly across the ice in the Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia Flyers won two Stanley Cups during the 1970s and continue to rake in conference and division titles. Wear orange, black and white when you join the crowd and root for the Flyers as they take on their opponents—especially their bitter cross-state rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins!