Franklin Square se encuentra en Filadelfia, Pensilvania. Es uno de los cinco paisajes planeados por William Penn a fines del siglo XVII. Antiguamente se lo conocía como Northeast Square, y más tarde, en 1825, adquirió su nombre actual en honor a Benjamin Franklin, un pionero, inventor y activista. El parque forma parte del Registro Nacional de Sitios Históricos desde el 14 de septiembre de 1981.
Offering panoramic views of the Philadelphia skyline is the newly constructed Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk. Launched in 2014, this concrete architectural wonder snakes across the Schuylkill river, connecting the South Street bridge at one end and the Locust Street river trail at the other. The boardwalk continues to be a favorite among the citizens of Philly, with its imposing 2000-foot (610 meters) length and 15 feet (4.5 meters) wide structure. Flanked by the river on both sides, this bridge is ideal for running, biking and even plain city-gazing. Brightly lit with solar-powered lights come evening, the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk provides a modern contrast to this historically-rich city.
Conocido como la cuna de la Declaración de la Independencia y la Constitución de los Estados Unidos, el Salón de la Independencia es uno de los hitos históricos más reconocibles no solo de Filadelfia, sino que de toda la nación. Además de la concepción de los ya mencionados documentos revolucionarios, el salón también fue el punto de reunión del Segundo Congreso Continental y de la Convención Constitucional. El salón es la joya del Parque Histórico Nacional de la Independencia, de más de 18 hectáreas y hogar de unos 20 edificios históricos de renombre (muchos de ellos abiertos al público). La Campana de la Libertad se encuentra a poca distancia del Salón, si bien su hogar original fue el campanario del Salón de la Independencia. Cada 15 minutos inicia un nuevo recorrido guiado por el Salón. Visiten el sitio web para más información sobre el parque en general y el Salón de la Independencia en particular.
At the Edgar Allan Pоe National Historic Site in Philadelphia, PA, USA, see where the "Master of the Macabre" penned his American masterpieces. During the six years (1838-1844) that he lived in Philadelphia, Poe wrote and published some of his most groundbreaking tales including: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Tell-Tale Heart." The three-building site creates a sense of literary curiosity. What type of surroundings could have inspired a man to put to paper his morose visions of death and betrayal? Admission is free to the public. It is difficult to imagine a place as historic as this in such an unassuming location. This place is for all Poe-lovers as well as it is for those who love old architecture and history. You can get into the eerie basement.
The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts is one of the best art centers in the country. What used to be a railroad passenger-coach factory is now an art hub like no other. The facility has as many as 30 studios and seven galleries to display their work. They also have a lecture hall to study art while artists could visit the cyber cafe for references. The venue also conducts regular workshops and courses.
Signer's Garden is a public park located right across the historical Independence Hall building. A statue of George Clymer who was part of the association that signed the Declaration of American Independence was erected at the garden called the Signer statue. Surrounded by a lush garden, this place is a homage to American history.