Birthplace of the Nation: Philadelphia With Your Grandchild
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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HOTEL CHECK-IN: 4:00 p.m.; PROGRAM REGISTRATION: 4:00 p.m. (Hotel Lobby); ORIENTATION: 4:30 p.m. (room TBD). We will gather for a warm welcome and introductions, followed by an orientation to the program. We will review the schedule and any changes; discuss responsibi...
Walking around 4 city blocks - sitting and standing required.
After breakfast we board the bus and travel ten blocks to the Colonial City, America's most historic square mile, for a visit to The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, both of which are national trea...
Walking around old city and Spruce Park
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Moderate walking around PMA
After breakfast we'll board a bus to go to Philadelphia Museum of Art. We will visit the galleries of the Middle Ages representing the renaissance period and view medieval armor.
Full American Breakfast on the Mezzanine.
The program ends after PMA. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Bags can be checked with security before we depart.
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