Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #11 in Philadelphia, United States

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 4.1 km
Ascend 49 m
Descend 46 m

Experience Philadelphia in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in PhiladelphiaIndividual Sights in Philadelphia

Sight 1: Germantown White House

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Germantown White House

The Germantown White House is a historic mansion in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest surviving presidential residence, having twice housed Founding Father George Washington during his presidency.

Wikipedia: Germantown White House (EN)

712 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 2: Vernon House

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Vernon House See below / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Vernon-Wister House is a historic house in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1803 by James Matthews, from whom John Wister purchased it in 1812. His son, John Wister, was a member of Congress and lived in Vernon until his death in 1883.

Wikipedia: Vernon-Wister House (EN)

839 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 3: Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion

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Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion

The Ebenezer Maxwell House, operated today as the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, is an historic house located in the West Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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702 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: John Johnson House

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John Johnson House See below / CC BY-SA 3.0

The John Johnson House is a National Historic Landmark in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, significant for its role in the antislavery movement and the Underground Railroad. It is located at 6306 Germantown Avenue and is a contributing property of the Colonial Germantown Historic District, which is also a National Historic Landmark. It is operated today as a museum open to the public.

Wikipedia: John Johnson House (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) (EN)

51 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: The Concord School House

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The Concord School House is a historic one-room schoolhouse in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is operated today as a museum. It is part of the Colonial Germantown Historic District which was named a National Historic Landmark District in 1965.

Wikipedia: Concord School House (Philadelphia) (EN)

633 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 6: Germantown Mennonite Meeting House

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Germantown Mennonite Meeting House

The Mennonite Meetinghouse is an historic, American Mennonite church building that is located at 6119 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Wikipedia: Mennonite Meetinghouse (EN)

548 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 7: Wyck House

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Wyck House

The Wyck house, also known as the Haines house or Hans Millan house, is a historic mansion, museum, garden, and urban farm in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its well-preserved condition and its documentary records, which span nine generations of a single family.

Wikipedia: Wyck House (EN)

656 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 8: Robert Fulton Elementary School

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Robert Fulton Elementary School

Robert Fulton School is a historic school building located in the Morton neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Wikipedia: Robert Fulton School (EN)

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