The Philadelphia Brewery was originally built over a century ago and brews five year-round beers as well as a few occasional ones. Some of their notable beers are the Pennsylvania Pale Ale, Schwarzinger, Kenzinger, as well as Kenzinger, BiBerry Ale, etc. This wonderfully designed structure has created facilities for recycling and reuse. The Brewery Tours happpen on Saturdays and you can walk in between noon and 3:00p for their complementary tour where you will learn about brewing, their building and some trivia.
Philadelphia, the land where American Revolution took a firm foot, a place where the constitution of America was laid and the Declaration of Independence saw the light of the day here. The city if filled with history, culture and what better way to experience it than a tour. Free Tours by Foot is a name-your-own-price Philadelphia walking tours. These unique and entertaining tours take you through many of Philly’s most interesting neighborhoods. During the tour their enthusiastic guides will reveal hidden secrets of the city, share anecdotes and also shock and surprise you with trivia. This is a must-visit tour, especially if traveling with older children. Tip the guides, if you like what you hear, they will more than appreciate it.
Louis I. Kahn Park occupies what was formerly the site of the Greystone Luxury Hotel. Redesigned in 1983, this public space is dedicated to the memory of world-renowned architect and Philadelphia resident, Louis I. Kahn. Its landscape sprawls across less than an acre, and is replete with lush flora and fountains to create a natural oasis. This park is the venue for concerts in the summer, as well as the city’s annual antique and craft fair.
Walt Whitman House is the home where the renowned poet Walt Whitman,, breathed his last breath. This poet spent a few years here before passing away and had composed several poems and sonnets while he was here. Included in the National Register of Historic Places, this house is now a museum under the purview of New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. The adjoining area of the house was declared as Walt Whitman Neighborhood and included in the National Register too.
Located in Center City Philadelphia, the Dilworth Park is a 120,557 square foot (11,200 square meter) area public park with lush a green lawn, trees and an interactive fountain which converts into a skating rink in the winter. Favorite among kids and adults alike, this park is the perfect place to seek time in solitude while enjoying being surrounded by greenery and listening to the sounds of excitement in the voices of the kids playing nearby. Scattered throughout the park are areas with works of art on display and laws that are designated picnic areas, while certain tree grove areas have selected tree species conducive to the city. The park also doubles up as a rental space for art festivals, weddings and exhibitions.