Old City

As birthplace of the Constitution, among other things, Philadelphia is a city with a long and many-storied history. Walking through Old City, you can truly appreciate all that Philadelphia and Philadelphians have contributed to the nation. You can also see some pretty neat stuff as you stroll.

One of my favorite streets to walk down is Chestnut between 6th and 2nd. You’ve got Independence Hall, a whole bunch of green space, the Bourse, Carpenter’s Hall, the Second Bank, the City Tavern and a whole bunch of other neat little places to pop into. If you’re a history nerd, someone who enjoys people watching, or an urban hiker, this stretch of Old City is a great place to cheaply wile away an afternoon.

Megan, 24, Recruitment Senior Corps Member