Philadelphia Features

Philadelphia Features

• Top Attractions
  

  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

• Top Experiences
  

  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

• The Pennsylvania Dutch
  

  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

• A Walk Through U.S. History
  

  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

• Philadelphia's Other Legacy: Boxing
  

  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

• The Legendary Boo Birds
  

  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

• Visiting Independence National Historical Park
  

  Your first stop should be the Independence Visitor Center, where you can buy tickets for tours and pick up maps and brochures. From here you... read more

• A Walk Through Old City
  

  Begin at 2nd and Market streets, the location of the impressive Christ Church, attended by George and Martha Washington, among other notables... read more

• William Penn and His Legacy
  

  William Penn was a rebel with a cause. Born in London in 1644 into a nobleman's family, he attended Oxford University, studied law, and tried... read more

• Side Trip Along the Main Line
  

  In March 1823 the Pennsylvania legislature passed a charter for the construction of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the state's first railroad, linking... read more

• Best Brunch
  

  Just as Philadelphians are famous for their disputes over who makes the best cheesesteak, the best hoagie roll, the best water ice, and the best... read more

• Philly Cheesesteaks
  

  Philly's best-known culinary creation is simple in theory but complex in the details of its execution. Begin with the basic hoagie roll, which... read more

• Philadelphia Flower Show
  

  Philadelphia Flower Show. It takes one week; 7,000 Belgian blocks; 3,500 volunteers; thousands of plumbers, carpenters, and electricians; more... read more

• Where to Refuel Around Town
  

  For those times when all you want is a quick bite—and you just can't face another cheesesteak or slice of pizza—consider these alternatives... read more

• Bring Your Own, Buddy
  

  The scarcity and high cost of liquor licenses available to Pennsylvania restaurateurs combined with the absence of a law prohibiting patrons... read more

• Lippincott Legacy
  

  Joshua B. Lippincott, a descendent of Quakers, founded J.B. Lippincott & Co. in Philadelphia in 1836, selling a line of Bibles, prayer books... read more

• Free Arts Festivals
  

  One of the sizable perks of visiting a large metropolitan center is the proliferation of free cultural events throughout the year, and Philly... read more

• Benjamin Franklin's Spark
  

  Unlike the bronze statue of William Penn perched atop City Hall, a marble likeness of Benjamin Franklin is within The Franklin Institute. Perhaps... read more

• Driving Around Fairmount Park
  

  Your visit can start where the park began, at Faire Mount. Begin this outing with a walk before you set off by car. Park behind the art museum... read more

• Antiques Shopping Walk
  

  Philadelphia makes the old new again with its plethora of antiques shops. Take a stroll through Center City and Rittenhouse Square for a good... read more

• Philly's Music History
  

  Philly holds a special place in pop music history. American Bandstand, hosted by Dick Clark, began here as a local dance show. When it went national... read more

• Late Night Eats
  

  Greasy spoons abound in Philly. Try one of these late-night haunts after a night of carousing.... read more

• Art and Crafts Galleries Walk
  

  Philadelphia is an excellent hunting ground for arts and crafts, particularly in Rittenhouse Square. Begin downtown, with Chestnut and Walnut... read more