DAY 02

PENN MUSEUM

Indiana Jones-ing for a good day? Start by unearthing an amazing collection of archeology’s most prized artifacts, with nearly a million historical objects on display. pennmuseum.org

MÜTTER MUSEUM

Nope, not a typo. Mummer was yesterday, today is the Mütter Museum: a revealing collection of medicine’s mysteries, new and old. muttermuseum.org

LUNCH BREAK

While you work your way through the Fairmount district, find a quaint lunch stop amidst an international array of flavor, from bistros to cafes to coffeehouses.

EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY

Tiptoe through the haunted prison that once housed Al Capone. Tours run year-round, but if you’re here for Halloween, you’re in for a real treat. easternstate.org

EDGAR ALLAN POE HOUSE

Peer into the study where one of America’s greatest authors penned some of his most well-known spine-tinglers. nps.gov/edal/index.htm

CHRIST CHURCH

Few churches hold a more prominent (or more lasting) place in American history, and this one lays claim to the grave of Ben Franklin back in Old City. christchurch.org

BEER TOUR

Drink up. Local breweries are a blossoming staple of Philadelphia culture. And in the warmer months, outdoor beer gardens are just as popular.