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Welcome to The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia sets the bar in luxurious boutique hotel experiences.

Although they love their thriving Old City neighborhood and all the bustling Independence Mall scene has to offer, they relish having people step into their stylish living room where tantalizing secrets and luxurious indulgences await. A white marble fireplace anchors this social space marked by a daring array of textures and finishes (plus a sailboat chandelier).

Guests linger here, sharing tales as they sip scotch or a glass of wine. Inside this beautifully converted building, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia’s gaze continuously threatens the boring and enchants the curious.

Rules of the Hunt Philadelphia has many historic landmarks and fun places to visit! Take a picture in front of each of the places in the coloring book, then stop by the front desk and show your pictures for a fun prize.

Let the Hunt Begin!

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Liberty Bell

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Independence Hall

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B. Free Franklin Post Office

Christ Church

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Elfreth's Alley

Fireman's Hall

Carpenter's Hall

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Betsy Ross House

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The National Constitution Center

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Declaration House

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Hotel Monaco Hotel Monaco is thrilled to invite visitors into its bold and beautiful Old City home on the northeast corner of 5th and Chestnut streets, an adaptive reuse project of the historic Lafayette Building. From the second you enter their 11-floor property, you'll be mesmerized by an exquisite design that melds old and new, global and local. The design, inspired by the eccentric discerning traveler, displays relics and antiques explorers might have gathered on their global wanderings. For example, find a Chinese-inspired writing desk in the living room and oversized Japanese calligraphy brushes dangling behind the front desk. A glimpse at Philly folklore will pique your curiosity, like the black-and-white prints of the city's beloved Mummers adorning its hallways. Their boutique hotel features 268 guest rooms, including 27 spa rooms and 17 suites, 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a modern American tavern, and a stylish rooftop respite. They keep things friendly, lighthearted, and all-inclusive, creating an inviting and inspiring space of which they’re confident their forefathers (and mothers) would be proud.

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Liberty Bell Bearing the message: "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof", the Liberty Bell is one of America’s greatest symbols of liberty. Pennsylvania Assembly Speaker Isaac Norris ordered a bell for Independence Hall’s tower in 1751 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter of Privileges, Pennsylvania’s first constitution. When it cracked, John Pass and John Stow melted it down and casted a new one in 1753. It's this bell that summoned citizens in 1776 to hear the Declaration of Independence’s first public reading. In the early 1800s, abolitionists gave the Bell meaning by adopting it as an anti-slavery symbol. Though Anti-Slavery Record referred to the bell as Liberty Bell in 1835, that name was not adopted until George Lippard's 1847 story Ring, Grandfather, Ring. The Bell traveled across America in the late 1800s to help the nation recover from the Civil War and remind Americans of when they fought for independence.

Now a global symbol, the bell's message of liberty is still relevant today.

Photo by Carol M. Highsmith

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Independence Hall Risking their lives, fortune, and honor, 56 men gathered at the Pennsylvania State House in 1776 and defied the King of England. Eleven years later, representatives from 12 states gathered to shape the U.S. Constitution and create one unified nation. Today, Independence Hall is an UNESCO World Heritage Site that is part of the U.S. National Park Service and an Independence National Historical Park. George Washington’s “rising sun” chair dominates the Assembly Room, which is arranged as it was during the Constitutional Convention. In the West Wing, the inkstand used to sign the Declaration of Independence and an original draft of the Constitution is displayed.

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Christ church

Founded in 1695, Christ Church is the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church. “The Nation’s Church” has hosted such colonial icons as Presidents George Washington and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, and signers of the Constitution and of the Declaration of Independence such as Robert Morris and Benjamin Rush. At Christ Church, the nation’s first black priest Absalom Jones was ordained, a school was created to educate slaves, and over 25% of Philadelphia’s Africans were baptized during the colonial era. Dating to 1744, the current building has been cited as one of America’s finest Georgian structures. An active Episcopal parish, Christ Church gives inspiration and hope today as it did to the founding fathers centuries ago. The tour guides link tales of early American lives with the interests of visitors who can sit in George Washington and Benjamin Rush’s pews. Visiting Christ Church will enhance your understanding of the nation’s history and its relevance to today. See and feel historical artifacts as you hear stories on religious freedom and tolerance.

Photo by Kjetli Ree

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Elfreth's Alley

Nestled between Second Street and the Delaware River, Elfreth's Alley is made up of Federal and Georgian homes that stand as reminders of Philadelphia’s early days. As Philadelphia became a major city, artisans and merchants bought property near ports, which lead to overcrowding. Thus, landowners Arthur Wells and John Gilbert combined their properties to open Elfreth’s Alley as a cart path in 1706. From the 1930s to 1960s, Dolly Ottey helped preserve the Alley as a colonial street. Ottey fought the alley’s deterioration by forming the Elfreth’s Alley Association in 1934. In 1966, the EAA secured National Historic Landmark status to ensure that Interstate 95 construction did not destroy Elfreth’s Alley. Today, Elfreth’s Alley is a great example of early American structures built between 1720 and 1830. A celebration of America’s working class that helped build this nation through sweat and commerce, the alley is still a thriving residential community that is home to artists, artisans, educators, entrepreneurs, and everything in-between.

Interesting things to Look Out For: 1. Hotel Monaco Sir Monaco has even hidden a few bonus treasures himself. He challenges those of you searching for more fun to look within the Monaco walls. A sailboat chandelier, mirrored obelisks, and a beautiful fireplace. Can you find them all?

2. Liberty Bell Look for the crack on the front of the bell. Determine the meaning of "Philada", "MDCCLIII", and "Lev. XXXVX".

3. Independence Hall Search for the statue of George Washington.

4. Carpenter's Hall Learn about the First Continental Congress.

5. B. Free Franklin Post Office Find the historical artifacts.

What is still authentic from the original post office?

6. Christ Church Sit on the pews that Benjamin Franklin and John Adams worshiped from.

7. Betsy Ross House Check out the M&M's Betsy Ross flag.

8. Elfreth's Alley Uncover the unique businesses in the Alley.

9. Fireman's Hall Try on the fire coats and boots to see what it takes to be a fireman.

10. National Constitution Center Listen to debates and seminars about the Constitution.

11. Declaration House Discover why life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness was so important to include in the Declaration of Independence.

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Declaration House

Independence Hall

National Constitution Center

Liberty Bell

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HIL A DELPHI A has many historic landmarks and fun places to visit! Take a picture in front of each of the places in the coloring book, then stop by the front desk and show us your pictures for a fun prize.

Presented by Kimpton Hotel Monaco and Color Our Town

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