Free 45 mins - 1 hour About a mile away
Be struck by coin striking at the US Mint, on North Independence Mall East in Philadelphia - where you can see the press that made the United States' very first coinage. The United States Mint at Philadelphia is open for self-guided tours (security-permitting - check the website for details) from 9am to 4.30pm.
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