Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
At the heart of America's history is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here modernity and history exist in a combination of glory and beauty. This is a destination that every American must get to once in their lives in order to see the creation of much of their history first hand. Among the many places to check out are the Edgar Allan Poe Historical Site and the upcoming Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World traveling exhibit.
The Edgar Allan Poe Historical Site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was where Poe and his family lived in 1843 and 1844. It is the redbrick home where he published some of his great tales and stories. Visitors are able to tour the rooms of the three-story home. Included in the site is an informative eight-minute film about the author and his connection to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Benjamin Franklin's favorite city was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so it is fitting that the beginning of a worldwide exhibit in his name begins this year in Philadelphia. The Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World traveling exhibit has on display Franklin's walking stick, a signed copy of the Treaty of Paris, the odometer he invented and pages from "Poor Richard's Almanac." Franklin lived a large portion of his great life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Home to the Phillies and 76ers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has everything a large east coast city should have. From history to the contemporary, Philadelphia is a place with the calm of a small town but the bustle of the big city.
