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Stop 8 · Days 126–131
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
- 126Day 126 — Independence & Old CityFull day · 5h planned
- 127Day 127 — The Parkway museumsFull day · 5h 45m planned
- 128Day 128 — Markets & the cheesesteak warsFull day · 4h 30m planned
- 129Day 129 — Penitentiary & scienceFull day · 4h 30m planned
- 130Day 130 — Free DayFree day
- 131Day 131 — North to ScrantonDrive day · 2h drive
What this stop is made of
- National Parks & Forests
- Landmarks & Monuments
- Museums & History
- Somber & Civil-Rights Sites
- Film & TV Locations
- Food & Drink Trails
- Quirky Americana & Roadside Oddities
- Shopping