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The Rittenhouse Hotel Doorman
A friendly doorman hails a taxi for guests at Philadelphia’s elegant Rittenhouse Hotel. Built in 1989, this AAA Five Diamond hotel offers luxurious rooms with spectacular views of the city’s beautiful Rittenhouse Square....
Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
Philadelphia Brewing Company
The newest addition to Philadelphia’s robust brewing culture, Philadelphia Brewing Company brews four mainstay beers, available in the onsite bar and at area watering holes. In the line-up: Kenzinger, a crisp and smooth golden ale; Newbold IPA, a substantial beer with high hops levels; Rowhouse Red, a French farmhouse ale;...
Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
Clark Park Farmers’ Market
A vendor displays some of her locally grown veggies at the year-round Clark Park Farmers’ Market, which provides the residents of University City and beyond with fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as pastries, bread, honey, milk, eggs, cheeses, meats and dried herbs....
Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
Independence Visitor Center
In addition to maps, brochures, information kiosks and tickets, the Independence Visitor Center boasts a multilingual concierge staff, indoor and outdoor cafes, Breakfast with Ben every Saturday morning, GPS Ranger tours, interactive kiosks, free WiFi and two gift shops. Located at 6th and Market Streets, the center also offers free...
Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
Bucks County
Bucks County, with its rolling terrain and lush, wooded areas, is one of the most scenic parts of the Philadelphia region—especially in autumn....
Credit: Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC
Eastern State Penitentiary
True thrill-seekers celebrate the Halloween season in Philadelphia at Eastern State Penitentiary with Terror Behind the Walls, a spooky haunted house inside an abandoned prison that once held notorious criminals like Al Capone. AOL calls it the “Best Haunted House in America.” September 18-November 1, 2009. 22nd Street & Fairmount...
Credit: Photo by R. Wise Courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Life-sized 3D characters greet visitors at The African American Museum in Philadelphia’s permanent exhibition, Audacious Freedom – African Americans in Philadelphia, 1776-1876. As they speak fervently about their lives, beliefs and aspirations in 18th-century Philadelphia, listeners are immersed in their world. The interactive timeline guides people through 100 years of...
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
The Wilma Theater
One of the anchors of the Avenue of the Arts, the award-winning Wilma Theater produces new and adapted contemporary plays that often address social issues. The name comes from an imaginary sister of William Shakespeare....
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Valley Green
Fall is the perfect time to explore Valley Green, a section of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, the largest urban park in the nation....
Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
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A Bucks County Sampler
Things To Do, Delicious Eats, Shops To Browse And Places To Stay In New Hope, Doylestown And Bristol, Pennsylvania
NEW HOPE
New Hope, Pennsylvania, the popular riverside artist colony recently named as one of the “Top 25 Art Destinations in the Country” by American Style Magazine, offers eclectic charm comfortably offset by casual sophistication. Peppered with bed & breakfasts, galleries, historical attractions, restaurants and nightlife along Main Street and
A Chester County Sampler
Things To Do, Delicious Eats, Shops To Browse And Places To Stay In West Chester, Phoenixville And Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
WEST CHESTER
Chester County’s seat of government is a tree-lined and welcoming city where a stately historic courthouse dominates the skyline; West Chester University students populate the shops, bars and noodle houses; and the popularity of the skateboarding culture (plus the presence of hometown celebrity prankster Bam Margera) draws enthusiasts
A Delaware County Sampler
Things To Do, Delicious Eats, Shops To Browse And Places To Stay In Media, Wayne And Radnor, Pennsylvania
MEDIA
Self-designated as the first fair trade town in the country, Media is also the last suburban town in the nation to run a trolley through its downtown. Residents call Media “Everybody’s Hometown” because the town’s friendliness welcomes all visitors. Brick sidewalks and tree-shaded streets encourage walking to the centrally
A Montgomery County Sampler
Things To Do, Delicious Eats, Shops To Browse And Places To Stay In Ambler, Ardmore And Narberth, Pennsylvania
AMBLER
Residents describe Ambler as a town where even visitors feel a sense of place. It’s a “real town” where locals and out-of-towners join together to enjoy professional theater and independent film, to admire art displayed in the storefront of a refurbished Art Deco building and to partake in a
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...Not To Be A Showoff, But Philly Has A Brand New Brag Book
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...Mummers 101: The Scoop On Philly's New Year's Day Tradition
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...Many Philly Galleries Set The Scene For Picture Perfect Gardens
Art Often Comes With A Side Of Floral Beauty In Philadelphia
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...Philadelphia And The Countryside® Calendar Of Events
Festivals, Exhibitions And Events In The Greater Philadelphia Region November 2009 Through October 2010
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