Philadelphia Culture

Introduction:

 

Philly is the 5th largest city in the United States after New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.

Historical Significance: The city is known as the birthplace of America because it is where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated, adopted, and signed. Visit Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and other historical landmarks in Independence Mall.

Popular food: Philly is best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies and pretzels, although the restaurants are very diverse. Check out the Philly restaurant scene here.

Outdoors: Philly has the best ranked urban trail in the U.S. The Schuykill River Trail is accessible for running, biking, roller-blading, and hiking. Fairmount Park also has a frisbee golf course, a Japanese garden, and various athletic fields and facilities, such as Lloyd Hall. Go here to find the park nearest to you.

 

 

Activity: Reading Neighborhood and Subway Maps

Which neighborhoods are the historic parts of the city?

Which neighborhoods are part of Center City?

Where are Drexel and the University of Pennsylvania located?

Where is Fairmount Park?

Where is City Hall?

Below is a map of the Broad Street line (otherwise known as the orange line), which is the closest stop to Temple University.

  1. If you want to get to Temple from another part of the orange line, would you take the local or express train?
  2. What stop would you get off at if you were attending a Phillies game?
  3. What is the other subway line you can connect to at City Hall?

Image source: www.septa.org

 

 

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