Philadelphia Independents

Philadelphia


The name says it all. Stocking a wide variety of affordable items by some 50 local artists and craftspeople, Phi Ind is a go-to destination for original and quirky gifts and souvenirs, many designed with a reference to the city. Its range includes cool t-shirts, jewelry, accessories, ceramics, prints and greeting cards.


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1. Betsy Ross House

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Legend has it that this is where America's first flag was made, although most historians doubt it – and it's pretty certain that the actual house Ross…

2. Christ Church

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George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross, among other notable Philadelphians, worshiped at this handsome Episcopal church built in 1744. The…

3. Arch Street Meeting House

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Built in 1804 on land donated by William Penn in 1701, this is the largest Quaker meetinghouse in the US. The furniture is original and predates the…

4. Franklin Court Printing Museum

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These rooms are set up as a recreation of an 18th-century printing press operation similar to that used by Ben Franklin. A costumed park ranger will take…

5. Franklin Court

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This peaceful courtyard, which can be accessed from both Market and Chestnut St, is where Benjamin Franklin's home once stood. The house was demolished in…

6. Center for Art in Wood

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All things to do with wood – from lathe-turned bowls and marquetry to nature photography and timber sculptures – are on display here. Their bright gallery…

7. Benjamin Franklin Museum

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This underground museum is dedicated to Franklin's storied life as a printer (he started the nation's first newspaper), inventor (Bifocals! Lightning rods…

8. Christ Church Burial Ground

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Hard to believe, but back in the early 18th century this was the outskirts of town, thus the ideal location for a burial ground. The cemetery is the final…