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Unlike many museums, the Liberty Museum faces a current problem instead of documenting the past. Three floors of displays and multi-media presentations are intended to reflect America's roots in freedom and equality and how it... more
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The Society Hill Playhouse located on Society Hill (surprise!) has been an institution in the city since 1959. It is the city's first professional theatre house to bring world-class plays from different parts of America, as wel... more
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This is one of Philadelphia's most popular, unusual and entertaining tours. Join costumed tour guides for a leisurely stroll through Society Hill in the historic heart of the city at Independence Park and on the edge of the nat... more
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Designed by Alex Findlay and opened in 1935, the Walnut Lane Golf Club is a public course conveniently located within Philadelphia city limits. The 4300 yard, par 62, 18-hole course is lends itself to squeezing in a quick round... more
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There's a great view of the Philadelphia Waterfront. After lunch or dinner, the talented crew favors the guests with a fancy-free musical revue. Later, the guests can enjoy the dance floor, have a cocktail, or take a stroll on... more
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A small open-air French café in downtown Philadelphia? Yes. Good luck getting a seat. The menu is generally Mediterranean: hummus, olives, several choices for meat and fish, and a long list of focaccia variations. The decor is... more
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Beautiful acoustics and sometimes overzealous security make this an authentic rock concert hall. An old vaudeville theatre with 3,200 seats, it's a popular hall for big stars on acoustic tours: Neil Young, Bob Dylan, John Hiatt... more
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The story goes that in the 1920s Philadelphia's free concerts attracted a large audience; so large that they would spill out onto the grassy knolls situated around Fairmount Park. This fact and the searing heat in the city fina... more
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The tin roof looms over a fusion of Irish and American flags and knick-knacks. Simple but sturdy bar stools and chairs keep patrons who have had one too many Guinness's from hitting the floor. The crowd, generally on the low si... more
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If you're looking for an intimate getaway on the northern section of Ambergris Caye, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything better than this elegant little hotel and restaurant. There are just three individual cabins her... more
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Philadelphia Travel Experiences
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Home of the Liberty Bell
America's roads are harder to drive than we thought - and as we approach Philly it's already getting dark and raining. We pull into a mot... Continue reading »
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Brotherly Love...we hope.
We arrived tonight in Phily!We haven't seen any of the city yet, but on our way into town we enjoyed a tour of Gettysburg and Amish... Continue reading »
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Where the streets are paved with soft cheese
Eeep. Bit of catching up to do. Was here bloody days ago. Anyway, got to Philadelphia at about 14:00 to discover I couldn't get into the... Continue reading »
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Day 4
Well, Americas oldest zoo was not worth the expense. $40.00 for one adult and two children. The day was beautiful, and made f... Continue reading »
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Mishap and mayhem in Independence NHP
Before I get too far into my story about INDE, I would like to note that I was very happy that I made the trip to the park. It was a pla... Continue reading »
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Popular Philadelphia Hotels
- Sofitel Philadelphia
- The Ritz-carlton Philadelphia
- Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City
- The Westin Philadelphia
- Hilton Inn At Penn
- Omni Hotel at Independence Park
- Loews Philadelphia Hotel
- Best Western Independence Park Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
- Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia
Popular Philadelphia Things to Do
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Independence Hall
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Salon L'Etoile
- Christmas Light Show
- Betsy Ross House
- Love Park
- Franklin Institute Science Museum
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Barsky Diamonds
Popular Philadelphia Restaurants
- Geno's Steaks
- Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar
- Jim's Steaks
- Alma De Cuba
- Buddakan
- Le Bec-Fin
- Tangerine
- Pandora's Lunchbox
- Pod
- Adobe Cafe
