Debido a su arquitectura fascinante y su grandeza total, la Catedral de San Pedro y San Pablo es un sitio imperdible si visitan Filadelfia. Esta catedral preciosa es uno de los puntos de referencia de una de las poblaciones católicas más numerosas del país. Fue diseñada por el célebre arquitecto Napoleo LeBrun y construida entre 1846 y 1864 con una mezcla de influencias paladinas e italianas. El bellísimo baldaquino ubicado sobre el altar evidencia una fuerte influencia italiana, mientras que la fachada de la iglesia refleja el estilo paladino. De hecho, creerán que están en Europa dentro de esta catedral. Embárquense en un audio tour y aprendan más sobre las ocho capillas, el santuario de 2.000 asientos, el domo abovedado de cobre y el espectacular ábside con sus tallados en mármol rojo y sus vitrales. Durante el recorrido, se familiarizarán con la fascinante historia de la basílica. Al ser la iglesia católica más grande de Pensilvania, el monumento es parte del Registro Nacional de Sitios Históricos.
Con una superficie de más de 3.723 hectáreas y compuesto por un total de 63 parques, el Parque Fairmont es uno de los sistemas de parques de ciudad más grandes del país. El complejo ofrece senderos pintorescos, colinas ondulantes, arroyos, estructuras históricas, bosques, obras de arte públicas y mucho más. El Arboreto Centenario, el Centro de Horticultura, la Casa y el Jardín Japonés y el Museo de Arte de Filadelfia son solo algunas de las atracciones que encontrarán dentro del complejo. También verán algunos centros recreativos y campos de deporte.
The Hagley Museum and Library is a grandiose treasure cove spread across an area of 235 acres. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and machinery of the DuPont mills and tries to show the impact of industrialization on the progress and growth of America. The library, on the other hand, houses a collection of books, photographs, archives and other manuscripts that recite the tale of economic and technological growth of the country. Apart from enriching the knowledge of its visitors, the Hagley Museum and Library also serves as an event space where local events and conferences are a regular feature.
El Museo Please Touch es una parada importante de todo itinerario. Ubicado en el Salón Memorial, está conformado por instalaciones caprichosas y divertidas, exhibiciones interactivas e ilusiones ópticas. Hagan música con los pies usando el famoso "Walking Piano" (un enorme piano ubicado directamente en el suelo que se toca pisando las teclas), conozcan a los personajes de "Alicia en el país de las maravillas", crucen los ríos de una selva tropical y manejen una máquina de vuelo. Participen de las distintas actividades y charlas especializadas sobre diversos temas, desde la historia hasta las ciencias, y aprendan al tiempo que se divierten. Pasen por el "Please Taste Café" y asistan a un espectáculo de títeres o de música folclórica en el teatro. El carrusel de madera es una atracción muy popular entre los más chicos, así como también lo es el Baile de Cuentos, que cada año muestra una temática distinta y en el que los personajes de sus historias favoritas cobran vida.
Delaware History Museum with its three galleries ensures that visitors get to see new and unique exhibits every time they are here. Collectibles, paintings, art pieces and many other objects are on display.
Established in April 2010, Delaware Children's Museum is a haven for the little ones. The museum is open for public and as the name suggests, is specially directed towards children. Be it a toddler or a preteen, each child will have something to enjoy here. There are seven distinct exhibits that take kids through environmental aspects, shapes, human body, art, money, and other everyday things. Apart from this, children can also have a unique birthday celebration here. Children can also enjoy interactive sessions and take part in different workshops. Moreover, to make your visit all the more memorable, the museum has a gift store where you can pick up wonderful merchandise from.
Since 1979, the Horticultural Center has augmented the variety of its botanical life by collecting seeds from Asia, Europe, and the West Indies. Permanent and seasonal plantings display over 2,000 examples of flora. The center is located in Fairmount Park. On the grounds there is a Shofuzo-a reproduction of a 17th-Century Japanese middle-class house and Japanese garden. A donation of $1 is suggested.
The Primitive Hall is a historic house located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This two and a half story red brick house was built by Joseph Pennock, an Irish immigrant in 1738. The Georgian features of the house feature chimneys and gable roofs. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
The St. Paul's Church is a beautiful hstoric church with pristine white exteriors that give it a ancient look. Established in 1828, it displays a mix of Rural Gothic and Gothic Revival styles of architecture. This church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The church continues to be active and hosts services regularly.
The William Penn Landing Site is the place where William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania first landed. The site is marked by a granite monument and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
The Hatfield House was formerly a boarding school that was known as Catherine Mallon's Boarding School. Erected in 1760, this historical home was incorporated in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
A lovely unincorporated settlement in the Willstown Township of Chester county, Pennsylvania, Sugartown Historic District contains 14 buildings. The area, named after Eli Shugart, comprises of blacksmiths, cabinetmaker, general stores, shoemakers, saddlers and doctors. This Malvern community plays an important role in providing services and goods to the nearby farm communities.