The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, (215) 560-8564
On our first trip to Philadelphia of course we toured the museum of the College of Physicians!
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, (215) 763-8100
Where Nora shocked Jacob by playing the Classical Defense to his King's Gambit on the oversized chessboard. Jacob still won.
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132, (215) 228-8200
If you ask very nicely Jim Hence may give you his tour!
Barcade
1114 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, (215) 634-4400
Jacob may still be on the leader board on one of their cabinets
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, (215) 763-8100
So many wonderful exhibits here. Nora especially likes the medical works of Thomas Eakins but admits Duchamp's Fountain is a can't miss.
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 965-2305
Philadelphia is a wonderfully historic city. Independence mall and the liberty offer a great opportunity to soak it all in. Vicki McGinley told Nora she had to list this one.
Fairmount Park
Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19119, (215) 683-3600
Philly is a city within a park. Take advantage of some of the incredible hiking trails all in Fairmount Park. You can even go to the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Society and see a tea ceremony there.