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Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

Located in the Society Hill section of Philadelphia, Mother Bethel A.M.E Church was a stop on the Underground Railroad and is the second oldest African-American congregation in the country....

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Tags: African-American, Churches, History, Multicultural, Museums & Attractions

Independence Seaport Museum

Independence Seaport Museum

The Independence Seaport Museum captures the Philadelphia region’s maritime heritage with family-oriented interactive exhibitions, ship models, artifacts and art. Visitors to the museum can watch a wooden boat being built, climb aboard Admiral Dewey’s 1892 cruiser Olympia, tour the World War II-era submarine Becuna and visit the museum’s nautical gift...

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Tags: Family-friendly, Historic Philadelphia, Museums & Attractions

Feria del Barrio

Feria del Barrio

Spicy salsa rhythms and traditional foods and crafts are just a few of the highlights of Feria del Barrio, the annual September festival in Centro de Oro, the cultural heart of the city’s Latino community....

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Tags: Events, Hispanic, Multicultural

Devon Horse Show

Devon Horse Show

The Devon Horse Show, dating to 1896, is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse competition in the United States. Ever popular among competitors and spectators from around the world, the show maintains its country fair atmosphere, rich with local traditions of the Philadelphia Main Line....

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Tags: Events, Sporting Events

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

Located in the Society Hill neighborhood of Historic Philadelphia, Mother Bethel A.M.E Church was a stop on the Underground Railroad and is the second-oldest African-American congregation in the country....

Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC

Tags: African-American, Churches, Historic Philadelphia, History, Multicultural, Museums & Attractions

Green Line Cafe

Green Line Cafe

Named after a Philadelphia trolley line, the Green Line Cafe is a neighborhood coffee bar overlooking Clark Park in the University City section....

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Tags: Alfresco Dining, Cafes & Markets

Suburban Square

Suburban Square

Suburban Square on Philadelphia’s Main Line offers more than 40 nationally known shops and restaurants, as well as a local farmers market, all in a village-like setting....

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Tags: Shopping

OutFest

OutFest

Meeting up with friends is a highlight of OutFest, the world’s largest Coming Out Day festival. The October event features food, music, entertainment, screenings and other activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender celebrants....

Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC

Tags: Events, Gay-friendly

Dragon Boat Races

Dragon Boat Races

Teams of 20 rowers in colorful Dragon Boats paddle down the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive for this annual October festival. Spectators can cheer on their favorite team while enjoying food, music and activities along the river bank....

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Events, Outdoors, Sporting Events