SURROUNDING ATTRACTIONS

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS:

1. Independence Hall
   Where our nation's Constitution was drafted in 1787
   http://www.independencehall.org
   (800) 967-2283
2. National Constitution Center
   The worlds first interactive museum dedicated to explaining the United States Constitution
   http://www.constitutioncenter.org
   (215) 409-6600
3. The Liberty Bell
   The Liberty Bell symbolizes our nation's freedom
   http://www.nps.gov/inde/liberty-bell.html
   (215) 597-2760
4. Franklin Institute Science Museum
   Complete with a giant model heart, a planetarium, and daily laser light shows
   http://www.sin.fi.edu
   (215) 448-1200
5. City Hall
   Planned in 1871 to be the tallest building in the world
   http://www.philadelphiacityhall.org 
   (215) 686-1776
6. Betsy Ross House
   Where the first American Flag was sewn
   http://www.betsyrosshouse.org
   (215) 686-1252
7. Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site
   One of America's greatest poets
   http://www.nps.gov/edal
   (215) 597-8780  
8. Please Touch Museum
   Many exhibits that will challenge the minds of young children as well as hold
   http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
   (215) 963-0667  

THEME PARKS:

1. Sesame Place
   A theme park based entirely on Sesame Street
   http://www.sesameplace.com
   (215) 752-7070
2. Six Flags Great Adventure
   A theme and water park with rides and live entertainment
   http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure
   (732) 928-2000
3. Philadelphia Zoological Gardens
   The nation's very first zoo.  It opened in 1874
   http://www.philadelphiazoo.org
   (215) 243-1100

SPORTS:

1. Philadelphia Flyers
   A member club of the National Hockey League (NHL); season runs from October-April
   http://www.philadelphiaflyers.com
   (215) 218-PUCK
2. Philadelphia Phantoms
   A member club of the American Hockey League (AHL); affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers; season runs from October-April
   http://www.phantomshockey.com
   (215) 465-4522
3. Philadelphia 76ers
   A member club of the National Basketball Association (NBA); season runs from November-April
   http://www.nba.com/sixers
   (215) 339-7676
4. Philadelphia Eagles
   A member club of the National Football League (NFL); season runs from September-January
   http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com
   (215) 463-2500
5. Philadelphia Phillies
   A member club of Major League Baseball (MLB); season runs from April-September
   http://www.phillies.com
   (215) 463-1000
6. Philadelphia Wings
   A member club of the National Lacrosse League (NLL); season runs from December-April
   http://www.wingslax.com
   (215) 389-WING
7. Philadelphia Kixx
   A member club of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MILL); season runs from October-April
   http://www.kixxonline.com
   (888) 888-KIXX