Walk the road that built a nation.
Explore Colonial and Revolutionary Philadelphia along America's first highway — Frankford Avenue
The King's Highway Historical Trail is an interactive map and trail guide where you can explore Colonial and Revolutionary Philadelphia along America's first highway — Frankford Avenue. It grew out of the documentary "The King's Highway." The trail map lets you walk the same road and discover historic landmarks: churches, colonial inns, museums, and Revolutionary War sites.
On the Trail Map site you get an interactive map, category filters, and detail pages for each site — plus a printable PDF trail guide. It's a companion to the documentary, created so people can walk the road and discover the landmarks featured in the film.
Explore the King's Highway corridor in Northeast Philadelphia with markers for historic sites.
Filter by type of site — historic churches, inns, museums, military, cemeteries, and more.
Tap markers for quick info (photo, summary, address) and open full pages for each landmark.
Download a printable PDF trail guide for walks and reference.
Switch map styles (modern, dark, satellite) for different views.
Purchase anything from our Shop and you'll automatically receive a free King's Highway Trail Map (shown below) with your order.
Visit the interactive Trail Map to discover historic sites along the King's Highway.
Everyone who purchases anything from our Shop automatically receives this King's Highway Trail Map — free. No special code or add-on required.
The map lists dozens of historic locations along the King's Highway for you to explore. Perfect for walking tours and reference.
Shop Now — Free Map IncludedThe King's Highway Historical Trail is a project of The King's Highway Trust Foundation.