Directions to Main Building
By Subway/Bus
From The Cloisters: Take M4 bus directly to 82nd Street and Fifth Avenue.
From East Side of Manhattan: Take 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street and walk three blocks west to Fifth Avenue; or take M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus along Fifth Avenue (from uptown locations) to 82nd Street or along Madison Avenue (from downtown locations) to 83rd Street.
From West Side of Manhattan: Take C or 1 train to 86th Street, then M86 crosstown bus across Central Park to Fifth Avenue.
From Penn Station: Take M4 bus to 83rd Street and Madison Avenue.
By Car
From The Cloisters, Bronx, Northern New Jersey, and New England: Take southbound Henry Hudson Parkway to 96th Street exit; cross Central Park and turn right on Fifth Avenue; enter Museum parking garage at 80th Street.
From Brooklyn and Staten Island: Take Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, or Battery Tunnel to northbound/uptown FDR Drive; exit at 96th Street; turn left on York Avenue; turn right on 86th Street; turn left on Fifth Avenue and enter Museum parking garage at 80th Street.
From Southern New Jersey: Take New Jersey Turnpike to Holland Tunnel–Uptown exit; northbound Hudson Street becomes Eighth Avenue, which becomes Central Park West; at 86th Street, turn right and cross Central Park; turn right on Fifth Avenue and enter Museum parking garage at 80th Street.
From Bronx, Queens, Long Island, Upstate New York, and New England via Triborough Bridge: Take southbound/downtown FDR Drive to 96th Street exit; turn left on York Avenue; turn right on 86th Street; turn left on Fifth Avenue and enter Museum parking garage at 80th Street.
From Queens and Long Island via Queensborough Bridge: Use either level; take right-lane exit onto 60th Street (westbound); at Madison Avenue, turn right and drive north/uptown; turn left on 81st Street then left on Fifth Avenue; enter Museum parking garage at 80th Street.

Awesome architectural site!!! Architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed this extremely unique museum located along the edge of Central Park. The circular shape structure really makes this place stand out, and the modern looking interior is unfogettable. Galleries of famous artists such as Picasso, Kadinsky and Paul Klee can be found here. Admission: $12 adults, $8 students/seniors, children under 12 free

-subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street
-5th Avenue (at 89th Street)

Vincent van Gogh’s famous “Mountains at Saint-Rémy” is housed here. The museum is currently under construction so half of it is blocked off from visitors.

Always a long line, usually a minimum of an hour’s wait, for the same day’s Broadway or Off-Broadway performances. Though, tickets are between 30-70% off face value.

Times Square

Even with all the attractions and events in New York, nothing beats a day of shopping at the finest shops.

The story of Roxie Hart, who becomes famous when she murders her lover, invents her defense, and manipulates the media to become a major celebrity. 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

Bwy & 8th Ave

Mouth-watering aromas. Produce fresh from the field. Amish specialties. Fresh meats, seafood, and poultry. Unique, hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world. The hustle and bustle of a multitude of diverse people. It’s all here in Philadelphia’s historic farmers market, Reading Terminal Market. An exhilarating selection of baked goods, meats, poultry, seafood, produce, flowers, ethnic foods, cookware and eclectic restaurants are peppered throughout the Market. We invite you to explore this unique and extraordin`ary historic farmers market in Center City Philadelphia.

SEPTA – Schedule information – 215-580-7800 www.septa.org
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority – Buses, trains, street cars and subways.
By Regional Rail
Exit at Market Street East Station. Follow signs to Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market.
By Subway – Broad Street Line
Exit at City Hall. Walk east on Market Street. Turn left onto 12th Street. Follow 1 block to Reading Terminal Market.
By Subway – Market/Frankford Line
Exit at 13th Street. Walk 1 block east to 12th Street. Turn left onto 12th Street. Walk 1 block to Reading Terminal Market.
By Subway – Subway-Surface Trolleys
Exit at Juniper Station. Walk 2 blocks east to 12th St. Turn left onto 12th St. Walk 1 block to Reading Terminal Market.
By Bus
Please call SEPTA for schedule information. 215-580-7800 www.septa.org
PATCO – High Speed line to/from New Jersey
Exit at 8th and Market Streets. Walk west on Market to 12th Street. Turn right onto 12th Street. Walk 1 block to Reading Terminal Market.
AMTRAK – 30th Street Station
Take SEPTA regional rail to Market Street East Station. Follow signs to Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market.

Try to various food there. Especially the Philly cheesesteaks at Rick’s!

Constructed between 1732 and 1756 as the State House of the Province of Pennsylvania, it is considered a fine example of Georgian architecture. From 1775 to 1783 (except for the winter of 1777 – 1778 when Philadelphia was occupied by the British Army) this was the meeting place for the Second Continental Congress. It was in the Assembly Room of this building that George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. In the same room the design of the American flag was agreed upon in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781, and the U. S. Constitution was drafted in 1787. The building, inside and out, has been restored whenever possible to its original late-18th century appearance. Most of the furnishing are period pieces. The “rising sun” chair used by George Washington as he presided over the Constitutional Convention is original.

Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets

For entrance into Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed, you must have a tour ticket with a specific day and time. These tickets eliminate the long wait for Independence Hall tours and give you more time to see the other historic sites in the area. You need a ticket from March 1 to December 31, except for July 4th and Thanksgiving. Independence National Historical Park will be closed on Christmas Day.

The Liberty Bell Center is home to the Liberty Bell, the famously cracked 2,000-pound bell made of mainly copper and tin that was originally cast for the Pennsylvania State House. The glass chamber building provides views of Independence Hall in the background. An exhibit hall filled with educational materials
sheds light on the many stories told about the history of the bell and how it still symbolizes liberty today.

The Liberty Bell Center is located on Market Street between 5th and 6th Streets.

The Museum’s closed on Mondays so we were not able to visit the gallery. Though, the famous steps from the movie “Rocky” took place outside of this museum so be sure to check this point of interest out. The top of the museum steps offer a great view of the city. Admission: Members: Free at all times, Adults: $12, Seniors (62+): $9, Students (with valid ID): $8, Children (ages 13-18): $8, (12 & younger): Free (excluding groups), Sundays: Pay what you wish all day

26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

On Sundays: Admission is optional!

Just drove through the University and saw how affluent the school was. School vacinity and buildings were just gorgeous although further West would lead you into a more cautious neighborhood.

A small two-story mall in the heart of Philly. Over 70 shops and restaurants come together to offer upscale merchandise for every facet of your life plus delicious delicacies to please your palate.

Parking: 4-level parking garage conveniently located directly below Liberty Place complex

The official residence of the President of the United States is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, two blocks north of the Mall near the Washington Monument. It is best viewed from the Ellipse, a large open field behind the White House, or from Lafayette Park in front of the building. (Where various protesters camp.) The White House is no longer open to the public for tours due to security considerations.

Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one’s Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays). Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately one month in advance of the requested date. We encourage you to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. All White House tours are free of charge. For the most current tour information, please call the 24-hour line at 202-456-7041. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation.

The Washington Monument is the most prominent feature of the DC skyline. It is the 555-foot (185-meter) high, white-marble obelisk at the top of a slight rise in the center of the Mall. It is best viewed from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at the western end of the Mall where an inverted image appears in the large reflecting pool. You can ride an elevator to the 500-foot observation deck any day from 9 AM until 4:45 PM. Tickets are available at a kiosk near the base of the monument or they can be reserved in advance via telephone or on the Internet. Tickets are free at the kiosk, but cost $2.00 when reserved in advance.

The Lincoln Memorial is a beautiful white marble building of Greek Classical design situated at the western end of the Mall near the banks of the Potomac River and the Arlington Memorial Bridge. It contains a 19-foot (6-meter) high marble statue of a seated Abraham Lincoln. The Vietnam War memorial and the Korean War memorials lie on either side of the reflecting pool just before this monument and the new Roosevelt Memorial is but a short walk to the south. The Lincoln memorial is open to the public all hours of the day and night.

Very solemn memorial, though a must see.

Walk down Constitution Avenue

Drove through Georgetown University

The National Museum of Natural History contains many specimens of plants and animals from around the world plus an impressive exhibit of dinosaurs and anthropological artifacts. It has an outstanding mineral exhibit with many precious gems including the legendary Hope Diamond.

West Wing: Traditional Art
East Wing: Contemporary Art featuring Winslow Homer only from July 3, 2005 – February 20, 2006

The US Capitol Building sits on a slight hill at the eastern end of the Mall. It is a beautiful white building of classical Greek design with a large central dome, columnar porticos, grand staircase and two wings. The south wing houses the US House of Representatives and the north wing houses the US Senate. When either body is in session, a flag flies over the respective wing. The hallways and central atrium are filled with marble statues of great US statesmen, artists and historical figures and the building is full of unique architectural features. You can take a guided tour of the building for free Mondays through Saturdays from 9AM until 4:30PM, but you must first obtain a ticket from the visitor’s kiosk in front of the building. The US Senate web site has a nice virtual tour of this building.

Free tours are held each hour. Worth the trip.

The Library of Congress—the largest library in the world and the oldest U.S. federal cultural institution—offers the new “Library of Congress Experience.” The Experience is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jefferson Building – The Library of Congress Experience
Monday-Saturday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Madison Building
Monday-Friday
8:30am – 9:30pm
Saturday
8:30am – 5:00pm
Adams Building
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30am – 9:30pm
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
8:30am – 5:00pm

No pictures allowed inside the courtroom, though the smell of the wood and red carpet really gives you a sense of the powerful decisions that happen there.

Visit this site in the afternoons while Court is not in session.

The Rotunda of the National Archives Building in downtown Washington, DC, contains the permanent exhibit of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence. The Public Vaults displays over 1,000 fascinating records (originals or reproductions) from the National Archives holdings.

The National Archives Building is located between Seventh and Ninth Streets, NW, with entrances on Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues.
Please Note:
The Rotunda entrance, which includes the Exhibit Hall, is on Constitution Avenue.
The research entrance to the building is on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Admission to the National Archives is always free.

You’ll see millions of dollars being printed during a tour of the BEP. The tour features the various steps of currency production, beginning with large, blank sheets of paper, and ending with wallet-ready bills!
As the U.S. Government’s security printer, the BEP is responsible for the design, engraving and printing of all U.S. paper currency. A world leader in printing technology, the Bureau also produces portions of U.S. passports, materials for Homeland Security, military identification cards, Immigration and Naturalization Certificates, White House invitations, Treasury obligations and other U.S. securities.
Currency production methods have changed drastically since the BEP was established in 1862. At that time, just six people separated and sealed notes by hand in the basement of the Treasury building. The Bureau moved to its present site in 1914. The Fort Worth, Texas facility was created to meet increased currency production demands – it opened its doors in 1991.
Though new printing, production and examining technologies have brought us into the 21st Century, the Bureau’s engravers continue to use the same traditional tools that have been used for over 125 years – the graver, the burnisher, and the hand-held glass.

The most convenient way to reach BEP is on the Metro, Washington, D.C.’s subway system. The closest Metro stop is the Smithsonian Station, Independence Avenue exit (12th & Independence, SW) on the Blue and Orange line trains.

Free tickets are required for all tours from the first Monday in March through the last Friday in August, on a first-come, first-served basis. The ticket booth is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street). We offer same day tickets only. The Ticket Booth opens at 8:00 a.m. – Monday through Friday, and closes when all tickets have been distributed. Lines form early (some days as early as 5:30 a.m.) and tickets go quickly, most days’ (especially during the first two weeks in April ~ Cherry Blossom/Spring Break) tickets are gone by 8:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly.

This four story museum really paints the sorrow picture during the Halocaust period. A must see museum. Peak season requires tickets. Make reservations in advance.

Right beside the Bureau of Engraving and Printing near 14th and C streets.

Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia is a military cemetery in the United States, established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Robert E. Lee’s wife Mary Anna (Custis) Lee, a descendant of Martha Washington. The cemetery is situated directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. and near The Pentagon. It is served by the Arlington Cemetery station on the Blue Line of the Washington Metro system.
More than 290,000 people are buried in an area of 624 acres (2.53 km2). Veterans and military casualties from every one of the nation’s wars are interred in the cemetery, from the American Revolution through the military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Pre-Civil War dead were reinterred after 1900.
Arlington shares with Mill Springs National Cemetery, the only other open cemetery in the system, the distinction of being the oldest military burial ground in the United States.
The first soldier to be buried in Arlington was Private William Henry Christman on May 13, 1864.
Arlington National Cemetery and United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery are administered by the Department of the Army. The other National Cemeteries are administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs or by the National Park Service.
Arlington House (Custis-Lee Mansion) and its grounds are administered by the National Park Service as a memorial to Lee.

Drive north on Route 95. Near the Washington Beltway, Route 95 will merge with the Beltway-do not merge with the Beltway. Continue traveling north on Route 395 toward Washington, DC. Take Exit 8-B (Arlington National Cemetery exit). This exit is to Route 27. Stay in the left lane until reaching the circle (on the Virginia side of the Arlington Memorial Bridge). Proceed counter-clockwise around the circle to Memorial Drive.
On Memorial Drive there will be a traffic guide who will be directing all traffic into the pay parking facility. If you are here for a funeral, stay to the right on Memorial Drive and inform the traffic guide that you are here for a funeral (please provide the name of the decedent to the guide). You will then continue on Memorial Drive. At the end of the street, turn left into the cemetery (if you are going to a service at the Administration Building) or turn right into the cemetery and follow the white line (if you are going to the Old Post Chapel on Fort Myer for a chapel service).

Ample paid parking is available to visitors, accessible from Memorial Drive. As of June 1, 2008, the cost is $1.75/hour for the first three hours, and $2.00/hour thereafter. Commercial rates are $7.00/hr for the first three hours. During all hours the cemetery is open the Arlington National Cemetery Metro stop is regularly served by highspeed subway trains. The cemetery is also a stop on most tour guides’ itineraries, and is serviced by Tourmobile, the popular tour buses that allow patrons unlimited reboarding for a single daily rate.

The last changing of the guards .

Built between 1859 and 1879, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City is the largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States. Today visitors come from around the world to marvel at the beauty of it’s design, particularly the windows and front towers.

Fifth Avenue
between 50th and 51st Streets
New York, New York

U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark

Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates is an investor relations agency servicing clients in every industry for more than 20 years.

On 3rd Ave. between 49th and 50th St.

A Pixar: 20 Years of Animation exhibit was featured at MoMA showcasing between December 14, 2005–February 6, 2006. Very intriguing pictures we