Philadelphia Pennsylvania is home to many firsts in American history. Elizabeth Ross created the fir

Philadelphia Pennsylvania is home to many firsts in American history. Elizabeth Ross created the first American flag in 1776 on Arch Street. The first US Congress met in 1789 in Philadelphia's Congress Hall and the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia's Independence Hall. With its rich history , Philadelphia offers orlando international drive hotels many opportunities to celebrate American Independence Day.
This multi-day celebration traditionally begins at the end of June and runs through the 4th of July. With live musical performances, multiple fireworks shows and activities showcasing art, history and science, Welcome America offers something for everyone. Several hotels in the area, such as Best Western and The Embassy Suites, offer visitors discounted stays during the festival. The Welcome America website lists events, orlando international drive hotels directions and travel tips for out of town guests. Anyone can download a free Patriot Pass at the site for discounts to area restaurants, shops and attractions.
orlando international drive hotels The main firework display is July 4th at the Philadelphia Art Museum, Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The city typically hosts a music concert, beginning around 8 pm, with fireworks to begin about 10:30 pm. Visitors who want to hear the concert should arrive early and set up lawn chairs and blankets anywhere along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Large speakers and screens broadcast the concert all along the parkway. The fireworks display will be easily visible from this location as well. For those who only want great seats to the fireworks show, anywhere along Kelly Drive, Boathouse Row, Martin Luther King Drive and the Schuylkill River Park will provide a great view.
Two other major fireworks shows take place in Philadelphia to celebrate Independence Day. Both are in Penn's Landing and can be seen anywhere around Penn's Landing or across the river along the Camden Waterfront. These shows generally begin around 9:30 pm. Dates vary each year and are listed on the Welcome America site.
Several restaurants offer up-close views of the fireworks. Fiso Lounge on South Street orlando international drive hotels offers rooftop seating for a panoramic view of the fireworks show. Continental Midtown on Chestnut Street and Moshulu at Penn's Landing also allow diners spectacular views.
Activities vary year to year at Philadelphia's Independence Day celebration. orlando international drive hotels The Welcome America site gives the most accurate list of events and will help with planning where to be and when to be there. Plan to use public orlando international drive hotels transportation to get around the city. The SEPTA buses and trains and the Phlash buses are the easiest ways to get around. Consider spending time at historic sites such as Independence Hall, the Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell Hall. Families may want to visit the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute orlando international drive hotels .
With so much to see and do in Philadelphia over the 4th of July holiday, visitors may want to spend several days in or near the city. Catch the fireworks, orlando international drive hotels concerts, movies and other activities for a memorable Independence Day.