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Philadelphia Phantastic Intergenerational

Program Number: 2562RJ
Start and End Dates:
6/23/2013 - 6/28/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Price starting at: $1,198.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Intergenerational
Intergenerational 		Activity Level: t (see description)
Meals: 13; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners    
Meal Options: Low Fat; Vegetarian; Low Salt    

Program intended for grandchildren from 9 - 12 years of age.

Enjoy enriching experiences together and create lasting memories for both grandparents and grandchildren as you learn about “phantastic” Philadelphia’s contributions to the founding of our nation!




Highlights

• Get acquainted with Ben Franklin — printer, inventor, signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution — and have a hands-on science experience at The Franklin Institute.
• Learn all about the Liberty Bell at Independence National Park, then imagine what it was like to be a revolutionary soldier at Valley Forge.
• Explore the Old City including the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth’s Alley, the Quaker Meeting House, and learn about 18th-century exploration at The Seaport Museum.



Activity Particulars

Walking approx. 1 mile (about 4 blocks) each day. Walking/standing at historic sites and museums. Some use of public transportation, getting on/off city busses.



Coordinated by The Philadelphia Society For The Preservation Of Landmarks.




Philadelphia

An appealing and walkable metropolis, 300-year-old Philadelphia is steeped in the beliefs that founded the American Revolution and today is a vibrant city of diverse neighborhoods and internationally recognized cultural institutions.
Accommodations
Hotel located in the heart of Philadelphia's arts district along the Avenue of the Arts.
Meals and Lodgings
   Doubletree Hotel
  Philadelphia 5 nights
 Doubletree Hotel
Type: Full Service Hotel
  Description: Located in the heart of Philadelphia's arts district along the Avenue of the Arts, the Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia sits just across from the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music, and Merriam and Wilma Theaters. Walk from our hospitable downtown hotel to South Street, the Italian Market, Antiques Row, Rittenhouse and Washington Squares, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Historic Waterfront District, world-class dining and shopping, and all the unique historical sites that make Philadelphia a national treasure. With easy access to I-95, Philadelphia International Airport is only 20 minutes from our hotel. AAA Diamond Rating Hotel
  Contact info: 267 Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
phone: 215-893-1600
web: www.doubletree.com
  Room amenities: Speaker phone, voice mail, cable television, data port with high speed internet access, hair dryer, tea/coffee maker, iron, refrigerator and room service.
  Facility amenities: Our full service hotel provides concierge and tour services, as well as inviting onsite recreational amenities like a sparkling, indoor pool and whirlpool, sauna, fitness center, sundeck (great views of Broad Street and downtown Philadelphia), racquetball courts, and a rooftop garden and jogging track. A full compliment of business support services and flexible meeting and banquet space provides everything a corporate traveler might need to remain productive while in Philadelphia.
  Smoking allowed: Yes
  Elevators available: Yes
  Additional nights prior: $150-$180 Reservations required in advance.
  Check in time: 4:00 PM
  Additional nights after: $150-$180 Reservations required in advance.
  Check out time: 12:00 PM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
4:30 registration at the Hotel. You will be staying at Doubletree Hotel that night.
  End of Program:
Program ends at 1:00 after lunch. You will be staying at Doubletree Hotel the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required.
  Parking availability:
across the street from Club Quarters Hotel at Liberty Place 1 & 2 complex. entrance on 17th St between Market & Chestnut. $20 per day Mon thru Fri $16 per night Fri thru Sun
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Philadelphia
  Nearest city or town:  Wilmington DE and Trenton NJ
  Nearest highway: Interstate 95 and 76
  Nearest airport:  Philadelphia International
  From End of Program
  Location: Philadelphia
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Philadlephia

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Lady Liberty
phone: 215-724-8888

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$10.50
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

20 to 60 minutes depending on number of hotel drop offs and rush hour time 
   

after retrieving your luggage go to Ground Transportation Desk and call the extension for Lady Libery for pick-up from your terminal
 

Philadelphia

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Taxi
any taxi

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$28.00 flat rate airport/center city hotel
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

20 to 30 min depending on rush hour traffic 
   

the rate if for the cab and it can transport up to 4 persons
 

30th Street Station-Philadelphia

 

From Train Station

 
 

Service:

 

Taxi
any taxi

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$7
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

10 min. 
   

Pick up any cab at 30th Street Station. The hotel is 14 blocks from the station
 

Philadelphia

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Public Transportation
SEPTA-RAIL

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$1 (Senior) $5 regular
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

25 minutes 
   

Take the rail from the airport and get off at Suburban Station, 17th & John F. Kennedy Blvd. Walk .2 mile to hotel on corner of 17th Street.
 
Driving Directions
  from all points Take 676 East or West depending on what direction you are coming from and exit at Central Philadelphia Exit (Broad Street Rt 611) onto 15th Street heading south. Take 15th St (Approx 7 blocks) and make a left turn onto Locust Street. Take Locust 1 block to Broad Street, the hotel is located directly in front of you at the corner of Broad & Locust. turn right onto Broad and left into the parking garage
Elevation Note: Sea level
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: Orientation & Dinner
(Sunday, June 23)
   
 Afternoon: 4:30 Registration immediately followed by Orientation then dinner.
 Dinner: At the hotel
   
Accommodations: Doubletree Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Field trip to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell./Field trip to and Franklin Institute & Planetarium/Lecture
(Monday, June 24)
   
 Breakfast: At the hotel
 Morning: Independence Hall and Liberty Bell visits. After visits our educator takes us through historical sites and relates them to the American Revolution. Site visit to Franklin's, the historical home of Ben Franklin and his printing shop.
 Lunch: At the "Bourse", a large food court offering a variety of foods represented by Philadelphia's known eateries.
 Afternoon: Visit the Franklin Institute, a premier science museum, with wonderful hands on exhibits. Attend a science experiment program and visit the planetarium.
 Dinner: At the hotel
 Evening: Evening lecture on Philadelphia's history. Lecture is adapted to the level of the youth participants yet still educational for the adults.
   
Accommodations: Doubletree Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Field trips to Seaport Museum and Valley Forge National Park/Field Trip/Discussion
(Tuesday, June 25)
   
 Breakfast: At the hotel
 Morning: Seaport Museum visit. Museum educator gives a wonderful lecture with group participation on 19th century immigration and piracy on the high seas.
 Lunch: Box lunch or at a restaurant.
 Afternoon: View Valley Forge through the eyes of a revolutionary soldier, a real time traveler, as we learn about the historical significance of Valley Forge National Park and it landmarks.
 Dinner: At the hotel
 Evening: Discussion on 18th century medicine with "show and tell" artifacts.
   
Accommodations: Doubletree Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Field Trips to "The Old City" , Constitution Center & Free Time/Field Trip/Free Time
(Wednesday, June 26)
   
 Breakfast: At the hotel
 Morning: Investigate the Old City with our educator, and visit Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Betsy Ross House and the 4th St. Quaker Meeting House.
 Lunch: lunch on own
 Afternoon: Visit the Constitution Center, a fabulous exhibition hall, highlighting the Constitution from 1787 to 2005. The rest of the afternoon is free for you - you are free to do things on your own. Coordinator will assist you with suggestions.
 Dinner: dinner is on your own
 Evening: You are free this evening to explore on your own or relax.
   
Accommodations: Doubletree Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5: Field Trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art Knights and Armor exhibit!/Excursion/Excursion
(Thursday, June 27)
   
 Breakfast: At the hotel
 Morning: Visit the galleries of the Middle Ages representing the renaissance period and view medieval armor. You will have the opportunity to actually hold original armor to study it's craftsmanship and weight.
 Lunch: At the museum
 Afternoon: Bus sightseeing tour of Philadelphia.
 Dinner: At the hotel
 Evening: Sound and light performance- "Lights of Liberty". Evening stroll through the colonial city. Special sound effects and a narrative enhance this outing.
   
Accommodations: Doubletree Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Field Trip to Rittenhouse Town- Paper Making!
(Friday, June 28)
   
 Breakfast: At the hotel
 Morning: Often seen as the highlight of the week, we visit Rittenhouse Town to participate in the making of paper and learn about hearth cooking.
 Lunch: At the hotel. Program ends at 1:00 after lunch. Check out is at noon, but the security desk will hold your luggage.
   
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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