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Broad Street Run
Named by Runner’s World as one of the nation’s fastest 10-mile courses, the Broad Street Run attracts athletes from around the world. The event also features fun runs and family activities....
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Art Star
This gallery and boutique in Northern Liberties exhibits and sells handmade work and limited edition products by emerging artists from all over the world. The boutique carries everything from handmade clothing, jewelry and accessories to dolls, ceramics and prints....
Credit: Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC
Tria
The first step in making a toast at Tria is choosing from the extensive selection of wines and beers. The café, located steps from Philadelphia’s acclaimed Rittenhouse Row, specializes in wine, cheese and beer....
Credit: Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC
Oriental Silk
Oriental Silk, located in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood, sells a wide-range of silk clothing and accessories....
Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
Rouge
An intimate, French bistro atmosphere presides at this popular restaurant/bar/outdoor café located right on Rittenhouse Square. Guests can sip cocktails and eat imaginative cuisine while people-watching on the Square, thanks to heat lamps that keep the sidewalk warm year-round....
Credit: Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC
Once Upon A Nation Re-enactors
Once Upon A Nation Colonial re-enactors entertain visitors to Historic Philadelphia with a fife and drum performance....
Credit: Photo by K. Ciappa for GPTMC
Mütter Museum
This collection of 139 skulls is found in one of the most unusual museums anywhere—the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The museum features specimens of anatomy and pathology and historic medical instruments. ...
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Mule-Drawn Canal Boat Ride
New Hope’s mule-drawn canal boat ride takes passengers on a one-hour narrated excursion along the Delaware River Canal....
Credit: Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC
Manayunk
Philadelphia’s Manayunk neighborhood, a former industrial area and site of clothing mills, has been transformed into an upscale shopping and dining district....
Credit: Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC
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