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Stop 8 · Days 102–107
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PAThe birthplace of the nation — where independence was declared and signed — plus a world-class art parkway, the country's best food market, and the cheesesteak wars.
Where to stay
A hotel in Old City or Rittenhouse Square
Old City puts you steps from Independence Hall; Rittenhouse is the walkable dining hub.
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You gotta eat this
A cheesesteak
Pat's and Geno's face off across one intersection; locals often send you to Dalessandro's instead.
Reading Terminal Market
Roast pork sandwiches, Amish pretzels, and Bassetts ice cream under one roof.
The days here
Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page
- 102Day 102 — Independence & Old CityFull day · 5h planned
- 103Day 103 — The Parkway museumsFull day · 5h planned
- 104Day 104 — Markets & the cheesesteak warsFull day · 4h 30m planned
- 105Day 105 — Penitentiary & scienceFull day · 4h 30m planned
- 106Day 106 — Free DayFree day
- 107Day 107 — North to ScrantonDrive day · 2h drive
What this stop is made of
- National Parks & Forests
- Landmarks & Monuments
- Museums & History
- Somber & Civil-Rights Sites
- Food & Drink Trails
- Quirky Americana & Roadside Oddities
- Shopping