Amazing Ways to Watch Your Wallet for your Vacation in Philadelphia

Philly...the one place on earth you know history is the backbone of almost everything. It isn’t the most affordable city in the country or state but if you’re trying to get the best bang for your buck, free and affordable attractions in the form of parks, galleries, historical sites, and museums are going to save the day. Historic sites like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, The U.S. Mint and Christ Church either offer free admissions or require a small fee and when the right place hits the right spot, it makes every cent count.

Iconic powerhouses like Liberty Bell are absolutely free for all because you can stop by and take a picture of yourself with the cracked but historically-significant bell without parting with a single cent of your hard-earned money. You are also welcome to roam the rooms of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson at Independence Hall at your own time and pace. Budget-conscious folks can also opt to stroll through the gorgeous still-running Christ Church or organize a group tour to learn about the history of U.S. money at The U.S. Mint. For kids/students, it would be like watching the words from the pages of their history books come alive. Learning something new about the movers and shakers of a different era will beef up your knowledge about your country, anyway.

For something artsier, you can count on the recitals held at Curtis Institute of Music which are NOT free but you can pay as you wish. Every contributed cent goes towards funding future programs to encourage similar projects and outreach programs. Art museums also offer days of free admission and they deliver on value. No compromise on your educational and entertaining experience. A trip to free attractions gives you a passport to a whole new different world.

1. Money Money Money...Learning from the United States Mint

US Mint
3500 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 392-1776
1-800-USA-MINT
www.usmint.gov
If we’re going to be talking about money, maybe it's time we get to the bottom it. A trip to the U.S. Mint won’t make you any richer but it is intriguing, especially for those who are into coin-collecting or investments. Cryptocurrencies aside, the United States Mint, which has been around since 1792, will show you how the facility churns out millions in coins every 30 minutes. You read right, every 30 minutes! Paper money is printed at the facility too but there’s something about shiny nickels in your hand that makes you feel extremely nostalgic. And rich.

The tour around the facility at Independence Mall is free and relaxed throughout a self-guided tour.  They have audio stations set up around it to guide you through the process from start to finish. The trip would not be complete without revisiting the country’s past and important coins. The Mint is the only manufacturer of the country’s legal tender coinage and paper money in circulation throughout the history of America and houses commemorative coins like silver and gold bullion coins. The facility is a self-sustaining one and the oldest agency in the Federal Government.

When you walk around, be sure to look around you, observing approximately how 1.600 workers in the attraction proudly go about their work in serving the American people. It also runs games and activities like Hoops and Darts, Pinky's Presidential Challenge, Coin Memory Match, Making Change and Peter the Eagle's Coin Drop for kids. It also shares information via coin fun facts, tips on how to collect coins and share their hobby with their family and friends.

There are videos, instagram links and pictures, addresses and phone numbers of 7 other wonderfully cheap or free sites and historic attractions all around Philadelphia published in our article. 

Continue Reading the article to find out more about how you can really explore attractions like Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley in Old Town, the Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site, or take on the 13 storytelling benches strewn across Philadelphia's historic district! 

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This is THE 8 Best Way to Enjoy your 2018 Summer in Philadelphia

Without a doubt, summer of 2018 is ringing in some really exciting times...for visitors and locals alike. As the warm summer months greet us, so are the abundance of festivals and events. Almost all, as with other parts of the country, are related to art, culture, food, music, family entertainment, and drinks. And they are happening almost-solely at the heart of Philly. The bevy of events includes the Philly Beer Week, Happy Hour Series like Old City Eats and Center Ship Sips, and a sub-family-friendly event like Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Festival. Some events prove themselves to be a moving target, fleeting from park to park and bar to bar, others more staple like the July 4th celebrations, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and the Spruce Street Harbor Park’s ever-famous waterfront oasis.

Notable events are having their grand openings this year which include the Cherry Street Pier, Rail Park, and the world-famous just-restored LOVE sculpture park. In the meantime, events are also coming to a close, namely the Bastille Day Farewell Tour at Eastern State Penitentiary. People know summer in Philadelphia for its larger-than-life events and its people for their can-do spirit. Visiting the art shows, outdoor festivals, film screenings, food-focused events bring in a lot of vibrancy and loud enthusiasm to kick the mundane norm to the curb. Most events require a small negligible admission fee, but there are tons of free events to attend to. All you need is a few blankets to place on the grass, an open mind and heart, your family and friends, and some homemade sandwiches and drinks, and you’re good to go! One good example would be the Wawa Welcome America free party - it’s a free concert complete with elaborate fireworks displays along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

During weekends, when the kids are bouncing off the wall, bring them out for a fun alfresco meal where you hang out with your friends over a delicious brunch while the little ones play outdoors. It’s affordable, simple, and irrefutably satisfying.

 

1. Bastille Day : The Farewell Tour

July 14, 2018; 5.30pm
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 236-3300
www.easternstate.org/visit/events/bastille-day
In France, it’s called la Fete Nationale, meaning the French National Celebration, and in most English-speaking nations, it’s Bastille Day. Celebrated on July 14th every year, the Eastern State Penitentiary’s Bastille Day celebration will be the last in its run. For one final time, they are teaming up with the renowned The Bearded Ladies. They are a troupe of performers known for their intellectual, witty, entertaining and meaningful cabaret performances during the Bastille Day event. Without holding back, they tackle everything from politics to gender equality, artistic innovations to the latest happenings like Philly public education systems, racial injustice, Mark Zuckerberg (and Facebook, of course) and the epic topic of the border wall. They offer a spectacular look into the whole French Revolution which involves everything from commentaries to songs, dances to food. 

As touchy as some topics can be, they toast them in a delicate yet playful manner. Emceed by Edith Piaf, the event is backed by performances depicting the last Queen of France before the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette, Joan of Arc, Benjamin Franklin, Vladimir Putin, and an impressive 6-foot-tall French Baguette. Terry McNally, the co-owner of London Grill and Paris Wine Bar, has been taking on the task of portraying Marie Antoinette since the event's inception in 1985, throwing ‘TaskyKakes’ out of the prison walls after a mock cry, ‘Let them eat Tastykake!’

As the State Penitentiary embarks on a new journey, the event (which has grown far beyond its original founders' anticipation 24 years ago) will close the curtain with the Farewell Tour. All good things, as they say, have to come to an end, but with bread and beer in hand, a song on your lips and a dance to your steps, you’ll remember this Bastille Day for a long time. So, join them on their sendoff journey and revel in reenactments of French Revolution and enjoy thousands of butterscotch krimpets raining down on event-goers. They will hold the After Party at French-themed restaurants, Urban Saloon and London Grill.

Eastern State will host its 24th and final Bastille Day celebration on July 14. View the performance from the exclusive (French Bourgeoisie) VIP section! Tickets include @1664usa and other refreshments, heckling from the lower classes, and revolution goodie bags. Get your tickets at EasternState.org/Bastille.

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