However, Independence National Historical Park also runs a considerable number of the lower-profile things to do in Philadelphia. And in addition to their historical authenticity, these historic sites are all more free places to visit in Philadelphia - these include:

Carpenters' Hall - Constructed in the 1730s, it was the home of the First Continental Congress - which assembled in September 1774, for seven weeks, to organize resistance to British colonial policies.

Declaration House - where Thomas Jefferson lived, while he wrote the Declaration of Independence .

The Second Bank of the United States - a spectacular example of Greek Revival architecture, the Bank was the major political issue, nationally, during the 1830s. And today, it is a tremendous art gallery of 18th and 19th century portraits of significant Americans.

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