Grab a selfie with George Washington at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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National Constitution Center in Philadelphia

Feel the purpose and power of the Constitution of the United States of America at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It’s more than just a collection of artifacts. It’s an interactive classroom that gives you a deeper understanding of why the Constitution begins with three simple words: “We the People…” Philadelphia offers so much…

Brawl at Harvard Yard at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia

While on business in Philadelphia, I was excited to spend some time at the Museum of the American Revolution. I’d walked the Freedom Trail in Boston and stood on the bridge in Massachusetts where the famed “Shot Heard Round the World” was, well… heard. So learning about the American Revolution as a whole was intriguing….

Tour a WWI Battle Cruiser and a Submarine at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia

There’s something about climbing through the hatches of a submarine or walking the decks of a World War I battle cruiser. The Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia allows you to do just that. Beyond exploring the two vessels, the museum has several exhibits to help you learn about boats, ships, pirates, water and more. Check…

Photos of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Explore Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia

Touring a penitentiary may not be on your Bucket List of things to do before you die. But if you’re in Philadelphia, I recommend a visit to the Eastern State Penitentiary. There’s history, intrigue and ruins that provide a different perspective on prisons, and gave me some great photo opps, too. Here’s a rundown on…