North America Castles & palaces, Military + Museum pictures

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The City of a Hundred Spires, with its French influences, slew of festivals, and pristinely preserved historic city centre has to be one of the most charming in North America, if not the world.

Waterways, forests and vast prairies make up the picturesque pastoral backdrop of this quiet town known for its Southern traditions.

Philadelphia, known as the “City of Brotherly Love”, was an important meeting place for the Founding Fathers during the Revolutionary War. It was here that they discussed the American independence and the constitutional framework for the United States. As you can probably tell, ‘Philly’ is a city steeped in history with plenty of historical attractions to explore.

Board a legendary World War II vessel and inspect authentic fighter planes in a park dedicated to military craft of every shape and size.

Board a legendary World War II vessel and inspect authentic fighter planes in a park dedicated to military craft of every shape and size.