Benjamin Franklin Is Everywhere

Benjamin Franklin is everywhere in Philadelphia. Chances are you will see him. He's the happy ghost that haunts Philadelphia.

Matt loves Ben Franklin. And why not? The man is about as interesting as a human being can be. And obviously, he's very much associated with Philadelphia. If you are also a Franklin aficionado, here's some stops:

Franklin Court is where Ben's house once stood. Now it has this frame and evidently you can look through portals. There is also an underground museum.

Franklin's Print Shop recreates his 18th century printing press.

Pennsylvania Hospital -- Hopefully you won't have to go here, but if you do, it's the country's first hospital and was founded by Benjamin Franklin

University of Pennsylvania-- The country's first university, was also founded by Benjamin Franklin. Busy guy. The campus is lovely, their hall is originally where we wanted to have the reception (it looks like the Great Hall in Hogwarts).

Benjamin Franklin, along with some other notable folks, is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground.

Unsurprisingly, they named half the city after him, such as the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It is a major thoroughfare in Philadelphia, you'll probably be on it at some point - since it goes right by the Free Library.

Also, the Franklin Bridge, which was largest suspension bridge when it was built -- it connects Philadelphia to New Jersey.

And of course, the Franklin Institute - which we totally recommend visiting if you have time. It's a pretty awesome science museum. It's located right next to the Free Library in Logan Square.

And among other things, he signed both Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

Philadelphia is definitely Ben Franklin's town!