The Liberty Bell (Philadelphia)

The not much that's more iconic than the Liberty Bell and you will be pleasantly surprised to find out that it won't cost you a dime to see it. We stood in line for about 15 minutes just to get inside the building, but once we made it in, the line dissipated and we were able to beeline right up it it. The first thing everyone commented on was that it seemed much smaller than they had imagined. Still you can't … [Read more...]

Valley Forge National Historical Park (Valley Forge)

If you want to imagine yourself in the thick of the Revolutionary War, there is no better place than the Valley Forge National Historical Park.  And if you really want to get the most out of your visit, make sure you take the guided trolley tour, which is quite popular by the way, so call ahead and make sure you reserve your spots for the time and day you want.   We weren't quite sure what to expect when we … [Read more...]