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Independence Hall vs Philadelphia Zoo
Both Independence Hall and Philadelphia Zoo are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Independence Hall ranks significantly higher than Philadelphia Zoo. Independence Hall comes in at #4 in Philadelphia with accolades from 7 reviewers like Where, Not For Tourists and Lonely Planet.
Independence Hall
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Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's
"The birthplace of the United States, this redbrick building with its clock tower and steeple is one of the nation's greatest icons."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Independence Hall is the 'birthplace of American government,' where delegates from the 13 colonies met to approve the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776."
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Not For Tourists
"Home of the first gay rights protests in 1965! Also signing of Constitution, et al."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in the hall, which also saw the adoption of the Articles of Confederation in 1781 and the ratification of the US Constitution in 1787."
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Afar Magazine
"The most cynical among us can't help but be moved once inside."
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Philadelphia Zoo
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3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Fodor's
"It's small and well landscaped enough to feel pleasantly intimate, and the naturalistic habitats allow you to get close enough to hear the animals breathe."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The country's oldest zoo has tigers, pumas, polar bears – you name it – in naturalistic habitats."
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Not For Tourists
"Monkeys are funny."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Modeled on a Victorian pleasure garden, the grounds feature paths that ramble past more than 1,700 animals from around the globe."
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Be sure to see the rare white lions, the Primate House, and endangered species in the Rare Animal House.
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"America's first zoo is a Victorian-landscaped, 42-acre area housing more than 1,300 animals in naturalistic habitats."
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