Philadelphia Historic Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

This is the starting point for your self-guided walking tour.
Spend 5 minutes here learning how the game works, learning the history of the Ledger, and solving a challenge.

Spend 5 minutes learning about the history of Congress Hall, and solving a challenge.

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about Commodore John Barry and Independence Square as you walk to your next destination.
5 minutes here.

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve several challenges as you visit this park with many monuments.
Spend about 15 minutes in the park.

Learn about the Athenaeum as you walk by it.

A 2-minute walk from your previous destination.
Learn about Thomas Sully and quickly solve a challenge here.
3-4 minutes here.

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve 3 challenges as you learn about this church and its important history.
Spend about 10 minutes here.

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge as you learn about this temple's history.
2-3 minutes here.

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this historical society and solve a challenge.
About 5 minutes here

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Discover who's interred here and solve a challenge related to a nearby house.
About 6-7 minutes here.

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge as you learn about the father of American surgery.
About 4-5 minutes here.

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve 3 challenges as you learn about this historic church and its famous members.
Spend 5-10 minutes here.

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this insurance company created by Benjamin Franklin and solve a challenge in 3-5 minutes.

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Admire this beautiful garden on your way to your next destination
Spend 2 minutes here.

A 4-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve 4 challenges as you walk around this beautiful building and learn about its history and that of the buildings surrounding it.
Spend a good 10-15 minutes with the challenges around this location.

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge based on elements on the Bank's façade and learn about its history.
This location takes 5-10 minutes

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about Carpenters Hall and its surrounding park and solve 3 challenges while you're here.
Spend 10 minutes here.

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Spend some time (20 minutes) here solving various challenges as you learn about the Benjamin Franklin Museum, the site of his former house and his printing office.

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about the seamstress who put together the 1st American flag. Solve a challenge while you're here
5 minutes here.

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about the history of this alley, who lived here, and how it was preserved.
Easily spend 10 minutes here admiring the architecture and decorations.

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this fire station started by Benjamin Franklin, and the history of firefighting in Philadelphia.
4-5 minutes here.

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about the Museum for Art in Wood and solve a challenge about the mural across the street.
5 minutes here

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about the Quakers and their influence on Philadelphia. Solve a challenge here.
3-4 minutes here.

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn more about Benjamin Franklin and the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Spend 10 minutes here solving a few challenges.

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this 4th US Mint building and who inaugurated it. Further on you'll see the location of the 1st Mint.
4-5 minutes here.

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Find out what you can see at this museum and solve a challenge as you walk to your next destination.
5 minutes here

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about what is to be seen in this museum. Solve a few challenges around here
4-5 minutes here.

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this reconstruction of the original Declaration House, as well as how the Declaration of Independence was written.
10 minutes here and 2 other quick stops.

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Discover what used to the be President's house and learn about how slavery was allowed into the Constitution which was meant to be a document about liberty.
5 minutes here.

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
See the Liberty Bell Center and peer at the actual Liberty Bell while you're making your way to Independence Hall.
5 minutes here.

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
This is where your activity ends. Learn about the rich history of this edifice, how it came to be, and the significant moments it housed.
5-10 minutes here admiring the sights.