Open daily 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. WHAT TO DO DURING THE DAY -- Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston , but his stellar achievements as an inventor , writer , philosopher and patriot took place in Philadelphia , as '' Benjamin Franklin : In Search of a Better World , '' the centerpiece of the city 's birthday celebration , illustrates at National Constitution Center , 525 Arch Street , Independence Mall , 215-409-6600 ; www.constitutioncenter.org .