Catch amazing views of Philly while improving your fitness in a light jogging tour across the historical Benjamin Franklin Bridge! Explore the history of the bridge involving the neighboring cities of Philadelphia and Camden. This tour welcomes all levels of fitness (beginner/intermediate/advanced). This is a great opportunity to boost your health journey while on vacation. Jogging is encouraged; power walking is also an option. Because all fitness levels are welcome, 6-9 rest stops have been designated each way. At each stop, we'll learn about historical landmarks while performing a light exercise. The stops provide a great opportunity to take photos. The tour meets by the fountain in Franklin Square Park. We begin with a brief ice breaker, followed by a warm up. Next, we power walk to the Ben Franklin Bridge walkway (2 blocks) where the jog begins. The tour concludes where it began at the fountain in Franklin Square Park. We'll finish with cooldown stretches and a farewell.
- Take a private New York City tour, with a videographer or photographer
- Visit top attractions in NYC’like Bryant Park and Grand Central Terminal
- Bring home professional-quality photo or video, sent in less than five days
- Hassle-free pickup from centrally-located New York City hotels is included
What To Expect
Franklin Square
This is where the tour begins. We’ll do a brief ice breaker and warm up. We’ll learn about the history of Franklin Square Park and its contribution to the city of Philadelphia.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church
Our first rest stop. We will enjoy the view of the large, beautiful clock tower atop St. Augustine’s. We’ll learn a brief history of both St. Augustine’s as well as St. George’s and their roles in the development of the Ben Franklin Bridge.
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
City Hall Visitor Center
Another attraction that we’ll view from atop the Ben Franklin Bridge. During this rest stop, we’ll learn a brief history of Philadelphia’s City Hall.
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
During this rest stop, we’ll learn about the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge (which connects Northeast Philadelphia to Palmyra, NJ) and its relation to the Ben Franklin Bridge.
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
PSFS Building Historical Marker
As one of the most noticeable buildings when travelling across the Ben Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia, we’ll learn about how this building impacted the United States from the time it was a newly founded nation.
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rutgers University–Camden
During this rest stop, we’ll learn about one of the nation’s oldest universities and how it first became established.
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Battleship New Jersey
We’ll discuss the importance of this ship and how it played a major role during WW2.
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Include
First Aid
Electrolyte Packs
Exclude
Private transportation
Parking Fees
Max group – 10
