3 Best Landmarks in Philadelphia, PA

We visited on a Saturday late afternoon at the end of April. I think we arrived around 3p and there was a short line. Once we got to the ticket booth we had to wait a few minutes to enter. The attendant said there had just been a rush of people and it was a little congested at the counter where you get your audio equipment. She was friendly and personable. We bought tickets on-site and not ahead of time - not sure if buying ahead makes a difference or not but again we didn’t wait very long. It’s a self guided audio tour - once you pay you walk down into the prison to get your audio equipment. I couldn’t figure out a way to turn the volume up but I could mostly hear anyway. It was just the other people around us that were being a little loud so we lingered to let them get farther ahead of us….(not sure exactly why you would make or answer a phone call 5 minutes into your public tour but whatever). The audio and tour are very well done. We also did an extra tour of the hospital that was scheduled for the end of the day - we saw this in a little sign at an informational stand at the front of one of the cell blocks. This was a 30 minute guided tour and the young woman who led the tour, Ella, was very knowledgeable about the history and she was well spoken. We were here for about 2 hours -right up until closing time. It’s at your own pace except for the guided tour of the hospital we joined. We parked in the street about half a block away. I don’t think we paid for parking but I don’t actually remember. We enjoyed this and would recommend visiting.

Incredibly well-preserved and interesting historical prison site. The audio tour was informative and interesting. There are also art installations curated through the site. Leave a few hours to enjoy the tour and wonder around on your own. It can be chilly (no heat) so dress appropriately. Free street parking is available if you can snag a spot.

Audio guide tour is great! I thought the whole museum was done with style and great taste.. there were artists section.. facts about prison systems around the world. Overall I had a great 2 hours exploring the museum. I totally recommend if you have time, and you are interested in history such as this, to visit this place.

My wife and I stopped by the Betsy Ross House while on vacation, and we’re so glad we did! The museum is packed with history and fascinating exhibits. We learned so much about Betsy Ross and how she was asked to design the first American flag. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and there was only a short wait to get in. If you love history, this is a fantastic stop in Philadelphia. Highly recommend for an educational and enjoyable visit.

This small place is full of cultural value. It is believed to be the place where Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress, lived and worked in the late 18th century. According to tradition, Betsy Ross designed and made the first American flag with the thirteen stars and stripes, at the request of George Washington and other Revolutionary leaders.

I visited Betsy Ross's house several times as a child. I have been sewing since age five, so I have always been fascinated by her place in American history as the creator of the first flag. I brought my daughters to share my childhood experiences, and they enjoyed the Ross house as much as I did decades ago.