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Introduction
The first thing visitors discover about Philadelphia is that it's a walking town. You'll find most places are within a mile of City Hall. Stroll on pleasant, tree-lined streets that display a rich mix of architecture ranging from Colonial to... Continue reading »
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History
The Early Years When the American colonies were founded in the 1600s the guiding principle for the New England colonies was freedom to practice religions not popular in England; for the southern colonies the aim was agricultural developmen... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Opening the new convention center a few years ago caused a hotel building boom that nearly tripled the number of accommodations overnight. Everything is available, from five-star luxury suites to family bargains at inexpensive motels. Bed-and... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
If every museum, business, historic site and theater in town burned down overnight, you could still have a terrific trip to Philadelphia simply by eating. Browse through the categories on this website to see the extraordinary variety. Many... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Philadelphia has a history of introducing new entertainment to the rest of the country. Broadway shows used to regularly try out their material here before moving on to New York. The popular television show, "American Bandstand" originated he... Continue reading »
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Tours
Like most cities, Philadelphia has invisible layers of history running through the streets. Decide what you're looking for on a particular day and then everywhere you look it will seem there are examples of it to see. Independence Hall Tou... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Philadelphia International Airport ( PHL ) http://www.phl.org/ PHL is seven miles from downtown Philadelphia. Air Jamaica (+1 800 523 5585/ http://www.airjamaica.com ) Air Canada ( +1 800 776 3000/ http://www.ai... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania Country: United States Philadelphia By The Numbers: Population: 5,398,000 Elevation: 10 feet/ 3 meters Average Annual Rainfall: 41 inches/ 104 centimeters Average Annual Snowfall: 20.8 inches/ 53 centime... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Cliché-sounding statement number one: Philadelphia is a lovely city. I live here, in a tiny fifth-floor walk-up studio on 8th Street, between Pine and Lombard. When I look out my back window, I can see the steeple of the old Pine Street churc... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Taking Afternoon Tea at Nineteen: The 19th-floor cafe-in-the-round at the grand Park Hyatt at the Bellevue recently reinstituted tea service, and little girls and their mommies are getting out their white gloves in anticipation. The bird's-ey... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Best Spot for a Romantic Dinner: Friday Saturday Sunday, 261 S. 21st St. (tel. 215/546-4232), has long been a top spot for couples. The bistro's modest decor, menu, and prices (especially for wine) keep distractions to a minimum. Best Spot... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Historic Hotel: Well, it's only the "lite" version of what it used to be, when Thomas Edison designed the fixtures and the ballroom defined swank. But the top floor of the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad and Walnut streets... Continue reading »
Philadelphia Travel Experiences
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Traveling With History
I know the history of Philadelphia. I was born here for Pete's sake! With the exception of the fours years I spent in P... Continue reading »
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10 days in Philadelphia: One marathon, one weddin...
First I'll admit that it would have been great to spend the Thanksgiving holiday on a beach in some place I can't pronounce, palm trees... Continue reading »
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Day 5
As per the kids request(which was a little bit of a surprise) they chose to go to the art museum today. (And here I thought I was t... Continue reading »
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Day 8
We rented a car and drove to Valley Forge. Valley Forge is about 35 miles from downtown Philly. The visitor center has g... 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 »
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
