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Liberty's Quiet Corners: A Heritage Stroll, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Liberty's Quiet Corners: A Heritage Stroll

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This walk takes you through Philadelphia's quieter historic corners, with old landmarks, hidden courtyards, and alleys tied to the city's revolutionary past, away from the main streets.

Along the way

1
Washington Square ParkBegin your journey in this historic park, one of William Penn's original five squares, serving as a tranquil green space and a poignant mass grave for Revolutio
2
Pennsylvania Hospital Pine Building & CourtyardAmerica's first hospital, founded by Benjamin Franklin, boasts stunning Georgian architecture and serene courtyards.
3
Old Pine Street Church & ChurchyardDiscover this historic Presbyterian church, established in 1768, known for its beautiful colonial architecture and a serene churchyard where many Revolutionary
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Society Hill's Hidden Alleys (e.g., Willing's Alley)Wander through the quiet, cobblestone passages of Society Hill, such as Willing's Alley, which preserve the intimate scale of colonial Philadelphia.
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Head House SquareExperience the vibrant history of Head House Square, a unique 18th-century colonial marketplace.
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Elfreth's AlleyStep onto the nation's oldest continuously inhabited residential street.

The route

Distance7.6 km
Walking≈ 1 h 42
Running≈ 46 min
Climb↑ 10 m
RouteCircular

A 7.6 km circular route from Philadelphia to walk, run or cycle, with 10 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 10 m in total

Before you go

StartWashington Square Park, 210 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106Open the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

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