Philadelphia Travel Guide
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"On the whole, I'd rather be in Philadelphia." W.C. Fields may have been joking when he wrote his epitaph, but if he were here today, he would eat his words. They no longer roll up the sidewalks at night in Philadelphia. A construction boom, a restaurant renaissance, and cultural revival have helped transform the city. For more than 15 years there has been an optimistic mood, aggressive civic leadership, and national recognition of what the locals have long known: Philadelphia is a vibrant place to live—a city with an impressive past and a fascinating future.
Philadelphia Hotels
From historic digs with four-poster beds to grand hotels serving room-service foie gras, Philadelphia has lodgings for every style of travel. Thanks to...read more
Philadelphia Restaurants
We could begin by talking about how Philadelphia was once a gourmet backwater, about how, culinarily speaking, visitors to this city were once limited to...read more
Things To Do in Philadelphia
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Philadelphia
- $161* & up -- U.S. Flight Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- $195-$229 -- Pittsburgh Riverfront Hotel, Weekdays in Summer Sheraton Station Square Hotel
- 5% Off -- Full-Size Car Rentals in Philadelphia Payless Car Rental
- $118 & up -- Flights to Boston on Sale (R/T incl. Tax) — $118 Major Airlines on Fly.com
Philadelphia Experiences
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One of the country's most powerful symbols of freedom, the bell, replete with famous crack, now sits in its own dedicated center, still hanging... Read more
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Exciting, outside-the-textbook presentations of our nation's history abound in Philadelphia, and can be a great way to get kids and history-phobes... Read more
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The country's largest and oldest settlement of Plain people—more than 85,000 people in more than 41 Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren sects—makes... Read more
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The best place to orient yourself is at the Independence Visitor Center on 6th Street between Market and Arch. A block to the north are the contemporary... Read more
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Ask a lot of people what they know about Philadelphia, and after a brief mention of the Liberty Bell, they'll probably bring up the boxing epic... Read more
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Did Philly fans really boo Santa? The urban legend has come to exemplify the lengths Philadelphia's churlish fans will go to show their displeasure... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
If you're thinking about visiting Amsterdam, summer's the best time to come.... Read more
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Best of the Best, Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Philly's long-awaited Barnes Foundation has swung open its doors to reveal a weird and wonderful collectio... Read more
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Technology, Practical Travel Tips
In March, I got to go to Sedona with Sony Electronics to test out their new camera line.... Read more
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Big 10 Quest #3 – Penn State – March 26-27, 2012
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We spent 3 nights on the houseboat, right on the Delaware, almost under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Read more
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