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Updated Apr 2024
- 6.74.6/5110 ReviewFrom75.76
based on 7447 reviews"Philadelphia was once the capital of the United States, so there is plenty of history, museums, monuments, and sites around the city. The Philadelphia Museum of Art boasts a nice array of exhibits. I visited on a Friday evening after work because museum admission is free Friday evenings (pay what you wish). I did pay for parking at their garage, which was only $5."Philadelphia>100km from Washington D.C.Highlights: The Philadelphia Museum of Art, built in 1877, is the third largest art museum in the United States. It was formerly a pavilion at the Philadelphia World Expo. It has been exquisitely remodeled and turned around. There are many sculptures of Greek gods and animals around the museum building. The symbol of the museum is a griffin. The collections in the museum amount to more than 300,000 pieces, including European paintings from the Middle Ages to contemporary times, Asian art treasures and American modern and modern masterpieces. It is worth mentioning the collection of French painting treasures in the museum. One of Van Gogh's ten extant "Sunflowers" is the treasure of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and is properly kept here. This "pot" of sunflowers in Philadelphia is said to have 12 sunflowers, while another "pot" of "Sunflowers" in the National Gallery in London has 17 sunflowers. It is better to count the number of them. In addition, Monet's "Japanese Bridge and Lotus", Picasso's Self-Portrait, Matisse's "Huge Blue Painting and Black Background", and Rubens' "Prometheus Bound" are all on display in the museum. . It has become a gathering place for French Impressionist masterpieces. Come to the museum to visit, please wait to be amazed at any time!Show Less - 6.34.5/535 ReviewFrom19.58based on 522 reviews"I have to blow up this museum. I didn't expect it to be so good, and it won't be particularly tired. He is the most boutique cultural relics in various fields. It's really breathtaking. It's so shocking."Philadelphia>100km from Washington D.C.Highlights: In the nineteenth century, the University of Pennsylvania organized many expeditions to explore the Middle East and the Far East. Today, the museum collects a large number of cultural relics from Babylon, Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Ottoman Empire, and Chinese and Far Eastern civilizations. , including mummies, ancient Greek sculptures, Chinese Han Dynasty unicorns, etc. In addition, there are two of the six horses in Zhaoling that are now lost in the United States - Sa Lu Zi and Quan Mao Qi. These exhibits have a very high level in the archaeological field, and many of them are unique works of art that can only be appreciated here, and the craftsmanship is astonishing.Show Less
- 6.04.5/582 Reviewbased on 1405 reviews"Lots of iconic buildings and landmarks across both sides of the street. You can visit the place in the 100 US$ bill as well, like the final image below."Philadelphia.Market East>100km from Washington D.C.Highlights: Philadelphia City Hall was designed by the famous architect John McArthur. It was built in 1871 for a period of 30 years and cost 24 million US dollars. With a height of 167 meters, the City Hall was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1901, and held the record for seven years. On the roof of City Hall stands a bronze statue of William Penn, the pioneer of the Philadelphia Port. At first, Philadelphia stipulated that the height of any building could not be higher than the height of the bronze statue. Later, due to the needs of development, a high-rise building had to be built on the back of the bronze statue where Payne "can't see", so today the east side of the building still has a building. It has a simple and simple style, while the west side is covered with high-rise buildings.Show Less
- 5.94.5/5183 ReviewFreebased on 4905 reviews"Needless to say, the reputation of the Freedom Bell naturally feels like the Independence Palace can become a must-check place for Philadelphia attractions, as if every time you come to Philadelphia, you will also check in ritually. The two are also very close. Walking across the road is that the exhibition hall is open to the public for free. There is no need to buy tickets. The Independence Palace needs to book on the official website in advance. The ticket reservation fee of 1 yuan. The Free Bell has a separate exhibition hall, and the entrance needs to be checked. You can visit up close, you can walk to the free clock, you can surround 360 degrees before, but this time only opened 180 degrees, the other half stopped, but this advantage is that you can unlock a background free clock. The Liberty Bell was originally a palace in the Independence Palace, but was later displayed in the memorial on the lawn due to the cracking of the bell body. This time, the display stage at the visitor center was empty to another point of knowledge. When it arrived in Philadelphia in 1752, it first appeared a crack, and after several repairs there were cracks, so it was abandoned. And it was the clock that struck on July 4, 1776. The free clock has also experienced several migrations. Although the location of each relocation is not far away, people are still worried that there will be more serious cracks. They have also installed a microvariable displacement sensor that can test the movement of one millionth of a meter to test whether it is suitable for relocation. Every tour seems to unlock different little knowledge points, which is probably a great pleasure to travel."Philadelphia.Old City>100km from Washington D.C.Highlights: On the west side of the lawn outside the Independence Palace in Philadelphia stands a small memorial, which houses the famous Liberty Bell. It is a symbol of the city of Philadelphia, a symbol of the American spirit of freedom, and the pride of Americans. The Liberty Bell occupies a very important place in American history. The Liberty Bell is a must-see attraction in Philadelphia, so there are many tourists who travel in groups. Usually, there is a 20-30 minute queue at the door. The doors and windows of the small memorial hall where the Liberty Bell is placed are all made of glass and steel frames, and the interior can be seen at a glance from the outside. Before entering the visit, you need to go through security check. The security check is very strict. Similar to the airport security check, you have to open each bag and backpack, open the whole body for inspection, and then check the whole body. You can enter after security check. The interior is like a small museum. After entering, you can see some historical photo exhibitions about the Liberty Bell. In one of the exhibition halls, there is a TV in Chinese explaining the historical significance of the Liberty Bell. If you are interested, you can listen to it. After watching the exhibition, you can come to the Liberty Bell. The bell was originally placed on the bell tower of the Independence Palace building. Later, because the bell body cracked, it was displayed in the memorial hall outside the lawn of the Independence Hall. Approaching the Liberty Bell, you can clearly see the crack on the bell body. The famous saying from the Bible is engraved on the clock face: "Declare freedom to all people in the world. There is also a transparent cylinder donation box opposite the Liberty Bell. , which contains coins donated by tourists from all over the world.Show Less
- 5.94.4/584 Review
based on 1219 reviews"Wujiaochang is located in Yangpu District, Shanghai, the full name is "Jiangwan-Wujiaochang", one of the four major city sub-centers in Shanghai, and its southern plot is one of the ten major commercial centers in Shanghai, because of the northeast corner of Shanghai, Shanghai Road, Siping Road, Huangxing Road, Xiangyin Road, The intersection of the five divergent avenues of the road is named. Wujiaochang originally planned the "Great Shanghai Plan" implemented by the Nanjing government in order to break the monopoly of the city center of the Shanghai Concession during the Lib Dem period, and now it is divided into three major sectors, namely the southern business center, the central knowledge innovation center and the northern business center."Arlington4.3km from Washington D.C.Highlights: The Pentagon is located on the Potomac River in Washington, next to Arlington National Cemetery. From the aerial view, the building is a regular pentagon, hence the name Pentagon. It is the seat of the United States' higher military command organization, the United States Department of Defense, and the headquarters of the United States Navy, Land and Air Forces, so it is also considered synonymous with the United States Department of Defense and military authorities. 1. The military world in the corridor The most distinctive feature in the Pentagon should be this endless corridor world. The countless photo frames on the walls on both sides of the corridor record the major events in the history of the US military bit by bit, and there are special soldiers. The guide leads the explanation. There are also frames on the walls with no content, and these empty spaces are reserved for events around the world that happen at any time. There are also introductions to international organizations around the world, and the flags of NATO countries can be seen in the corridor. 2.9.11 Memorial Hall The 9.11 incident is an indelible scar in American history. The World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington were both severely damaged, and thousands of Americans lost their lives. In order to mourn the dead, the part of the Pentagon that was hit in the 9.11 incident has now been built as a memorial. One is outside the building, with the names of the 256 people who died here engraved on a black stone tablet, and the other is a small memorial in the Pentagon.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do near Washington D.C.?
Some Best Things to Do near Washington D.C. include:Philadelphia Museum of Art|Penn Museum|Philadelphia City Hall|Liberty Bell|The Pentagon
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Washington D.C.?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Washington D.C. include:Philadelphia Museum of Art:4.6|Penn Museum:4.5|Philadelphia City Hall:4.5|Liberty Bell:4.5|The Pentagon:4.4
Where are Best Things to Do near Washington D.C. located?
The Best Things to Do near Washington D.C. are mainly located in:Philadelphia Museum of Art:Philadelphia|Penn Museum:Philadelphia|Philadelphia City Hall:Philadelphia|Liberty Bell:Philadelphia|The Pentagon:Arlington
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