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Destinations in this Roadtrip:

  • Soldier's National Museum in Gettysburg
    Ten dioramas of 10 major battles of Civil War. Private collections of battlefield relics.
  • Strasburg
    Visit this historic village situated in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Ride in a traditional amish buggy, or an historic steam train for a step back into the past.
  • National Archives
  • Franklin Court
    Franklin Court is the site of Ben Franklin's home. Other buildings at this site honor this most remarkable of Americans. See an archeological exhibit, post office, and printing office.
  • Liberty Bell Center
    Liberty Bell Center offers a video presentation and exhibits about the Liberty Bell. Focusing on its origins and its modern day role as an international icon of freedom.
  • Independence Hall
  • The National Constitution Center
    Visit the National Constitution Center the world's first museum dedicated to honoring and explaining the U.S. Constitution through over 100 interactive and multi-media exhibits, artifacts and film. The National Constitution Center, located on Independence Mall Philadelphia, welcomes visitors seven days a week (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day), from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday and 9:30 - 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Admission Pricing General Public: $6 Adults, $5 Children (12 and under) & Seniors (62 and older), Children under age 4 are free. Groups: $4 per person - 20 or more people All pricing subject to change.
  • Declaration House
    The Declaration House is the place where Thomas Jefferson wrote his draft of the Declaration of Independence. Today it is a house museum furnished in colonial manner with exhibits concerning Jefferson and a copy of his draft.
  • Lincoln Train Museum
    This museum highlights President Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg from Washington D.C. This attraction features over 1,000 model trains from many countries, dioramas illustrating the role of railroads during the Civil War, and a simulated ride with the President to Gettysburg.
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