Bartram's Garden

• Founded in 1728, this is USA's oldest surviving botanic garden

First Bank of the US

• (For any 'Hamilton' fans) Thanks to Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of Treasury, the Bank of the United States opened in 1791

​Eastern State Penitentiary

• Founded in 1829, this was the world's first true "penitentiary." Fun fact: Al Capone was a prisoner here

Philadelphia Zoo

• Also known as America's first zoo (Chartered in 1859, but opening was delayed due to the Civil War)

Wanamaker building (is now known as Macy's Center City)

• Opened in 1861, John Wanamaker Department Store was one of the first department stores in the USA. Fun fact: this is where "the customer is always right" phrase comes from

• The world's largest pipe organ is within this building with a free 45 min. concert M-Sat at 12pm and 5:30pm (no Sunday show)

The Navy Yard​

• This is the birthplace of naval aviation (1940s/WWII). Fun fact: Philly is the birthplace of the U.S. Navy