Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Constitution Center are all right next to each other. Also recommend seeing Ben Franklin's print shop and Elfreth's Alley. If you do go to Independence NHP, please be patient with and extra kind to our wonderful National Park Service staff! Our park rangers and volunteers are incredibly dedicated to preserving and sharing our nation's history, and are dealing with being severely understaffed due to the elimination of many federal jobs.
Earn your Founding Fathers Fangirl/Fanboy badge by hitting Valley Forge AND Independence NHP! If you do go to Valley Forge, please be patient with and extra kind to our wonderful National Park Service staff! Our park rangers and volunteers are incredibly dedicated to preserving and sharing our nation's history, and are dealing with being severely understaffed due to the elimination of many federal jobs.
One of our favorite parks for hikes and birding. The wedding is actually IN the park, but if you want to go for a walk/hike while you're here, this is the spot! There's loads of trailheads, so you can explore anywhere.
Gab's very favorite museum in her hometown. Great if you love early American crafts and wacky collections. Spend the whole day in Doylestown and hit up Fonthill Castle and the Moravian Tileworks for the full Henry Mercer experience!
Venerable science museum downtown. A lot of exhibits geared towards children, but it's a good time for any age.
For our spookier/macabre-inclined folks. A stunning cemetery in a park-like setting- great for a walk and enjoyment of funerary art. Worth a visit even if spooky isn't your thing!
A bit of a hike from the city, but if you like gardens this is the place to go. There's greenhouses, historic houses, meadows, formal gardens, fountains, a vegetable garden...I could go on. **Please note that you would probably need to get here by car.**
The first botanical garden in the United States! A really special place, and far easier to get to if you don't want to venture to Longwood.
Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo....
Coolest art museum around- a really unique collection of paintings, material culture, and art in other mediums.
You can find almost any type of food here, and it's all fabulous. A great stop if you're venturing into Center City.
Our preferred brewery to hit with friends. While they don't have food, you can order takeout or grab a meal at whatever food truck is there- they're always excellent.
Our absolute favorite restaurant. Killer pizza and delicious & creative cocktails.
One of our favorite places to eat. Lunch counter serving Japanese comfort food, with an attached Japanese grocery store for all your snacking needs.
Really creative beers and good food. Basically across the street from Maido! in Ardmore.
Grab Deke's Barbecue while you're here (it's right next door).
Don't bother with Pat's & Geno's, guys. Alex loves this place.
COFFEE. Really creative and fun seasonal drinks- one of our favorites for a Sunday treat.
An excellent outpost for one of our favorite local breweries. Their main taproom is in Bridgeport, a short 7-10 minute drive up the road.
Beer in an old toy factory.