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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The Philadelphia Zoo, opened in 1874, was the first zoo in the U.S. and is home to over 1,300 animals today!
The iconic Philly cheesesteak was created in the 1930s by Pat Olivieri, a hot dog vendor in South Philadelphia.
The Mütter Museum showcases a fascinating collection of medical specimens and oddities, including Einstein's brain!
Fairmount Park in Philadelphia is part of the largest urban park system in the U.S., offering over 9,200 acres of trails, woodlands, and waterfronts.
From 1790 to 1800, Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the U.S. while Washington, D.C. was under construction.
The ENIAC, the world's first electronic general-purpose computer, was developed at the University of Pennsylvania in 1945.
Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in America, features a narrow passageway that's just six feet wide!
The Curse of Billy Penn was a superstition that no building should be taller than the statue of William Penn atop City Hall, believed to have jinxed Philly sports teams until 2008.
Completed in 1901, Philadelphia City Hall is the largest municipal building in the country, with over 700 rooms and a 548-foot tower.
Legend has it that Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress, crafted the first American flag in 1776 at her home on Arch Street.
