Witness the Birthplace of America: Philadelphia in a Single Day
Philadelphia is one of the most important cultural cities of America. The birthplace of the nation, the city of brotherly love, and the place where the Declaration of Independence was written. It’s a place of grand cultural significance and a hot location to tour when visiting America.
However, the city is large and the amount of stuff to do is even larger. Certain tours offer Philadelphia and D.C both in one day but such a tour doesn’t do either city justice. A balance must be found, so how can you ensure that you get a deep and fulfilling tour of the city while maintaining a balanced, optimized schedule to see other important cities like Washington D.C. and New York? The solution lies in Empire Vacations’ Philadelphia and Amish Country tour.
Active year-round with guaranteed departures on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, you and your group will depart from New York to travel to Philadelphia. Upon arrival, the air of American History will instantly be upon you. You will see the Liberty Bell which has been the symbol of American Freedom since its use in 1751.
After learning of the Liberty Bell you will see several other historical landmarks such as the Independence National Park and Congress Hall, both of which drip with historic American patriotism. Afterwards, take a quick stroll down Elfreth Alley which is famous for being the longest consecutively lived in area within America. There’s always been people in Elfreth, and now you can add to that legacy.
After seeing the sights and breathing in the history of American culture, you will take part in an air-conditioned panoramic tour of the city where you can take in even more of the culture that you are now a part of. The panoramic tour allows you to drive through several more historic areas such as Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia, and the Financial District. Additionally, you’ll be able to see areas of pop cultural significance like the stairs Rocky climbed in the classic film Rocky! This part of the tour leads directly from Philly into its sister section: Lancaster County’s Amish Country.
Once you arrive in Lancaster, you will be able to enjoy lunch at an Amish marketplace where you may purchase souvenirs and other gifts for friends and family back home. From there you will be able to begin your tour of the culture that is seemingly frozen in time. You will take a fully authentic Amish Buggy ride through the heart of the countryside. All the while learning about the people who have forsaken modern technology and amenities for a more natural and holistic way of life.
After you learn about the ever=adapting, self-sufficient Amish lifestyle, it will be time to depart back to New York for the conclusion of the tour. As you head back to explore more of the U.S, you will now have a much deeper understanding of America’s roots, the birth of her people, and the lifestyle of those few who still strive to live as their ancestors did long ago. You will be steeped in culture and history with a greater appreciation for American traditions as well as the beliefs which have shaped the country to this day. To top it all off, a tree will be planted in your honor for taking this tour, which aligns with the beliefs of eco positivity that the Amish so heavily strive for.