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The Philadelphia Museum of Art and Museums of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway |
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The Champs Elysee of Philadelphia |
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Starting at the LOVE statue at we'll begin with the 1876 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts building (where I went to school), we will meander out the beautiful French-designed Parkway past great modern buildings, to the huge Cathedral, with a visit inside, past the beaux arts Free Library and the Franklin Institute science museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the new Barnes Collection museum (under construction), and the Rodin Museum, with the Thinker out front. All along the Parkway are sculptures old and new, lush plantings, and fountains.
This tour will culminate at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 3rd largest in America. You can run up the steps Rocky ran, and see his statue. If you wish I'll take you past the museum to the 19th C. Water Works on the banks of the Schuylkill River. |
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts,
The Parkway, flying the flags of all nations
Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul
The Free Library and Science Museums
The Rodin Museum
(optional side trip to Eastern State Penitentiary)
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Water Works and the Schuylkill River |
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| Meet up location: The tour begins at the LOVE sculpture, at 15 Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. I can meet you there or come to any hotel in Center City. |
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End location: I suggest spending time in the Museum of Art. The collections are great and they have good restaurants. Taxis back to your hotel are readily available at the west entrance.
If you like I can escort you to your hotel, Or perhaps you will go on my 3rd tour to Rittenhouse Square. |
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| Duration: 2 hours |
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| The Philadelphia Museum of Art is closed on Monday, and open late, to 8:45 on Friday. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| 40 USD - This assumes you will go inside the Art Museum -$16, the Rodin Museum -$5, and have a snack at the Art Museum cafeteria. You do not have to pay these fees--the tour can stay out doors. |
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I will pay for transportation if needed.
It is your decision (and you will pay admissions) if you wish to go into museums, or wish to have lunch. |
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Museum and EasternState admissions
Meals
Shopping |
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| Tour #: 21399 |
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| Tour Type: City, Cultural |
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| Transportation Method: This tour may be done on foot. If the weather is extreme, we will use public transit and taxis. |
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| Activity Level: Moderate |
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 Friendly: Yes. |
| A few steps and hills may be encountered, but no one has to run up the"Rocky Steps." |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. If the children are good walkers, they are welcome. We can manage strollers. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 10 |
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