Philadelphia and the Countryside - Press Room

The following itinerary is available on gophila.com/barkleyhendricks.

LOCATION: Historic Philadelphia, Center City and North Philadelphia

TRANSPORTATION: On foot, by taxi or car

DURATION: Two nights and two days

Note: Locations picked by Barkley and friends are indicated as such. Other places are suggestions of the tourism office.

Philly’s flavors,

Pet lovers are crazy about their animal companions and spend more than $40 billion a year in the U.S. on pet services and accoutrements to prove it. For those who love to spoil their pet but hate to leave him behind while traveling, the Philadelphia region proves to be the

In Philadelphia and The Countryside® visitors motivated by adrenaline can attempt just about any type of active and sometimes challenging outdoor activity. Thanks to the area’s excitingly varied terrain and legendary tradition of athleticism, no matter the season, there’s a zip line, ski slope, rock wall, mountain-bike trail or white-water

After exploring the Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy exhibition, appearing only in Philadelphia, only in 2009 (April 4 through September 7, 2009 at The Franklin Institute Science Museum), visitors are encouraged to spend a night or two and enjoy other exhibitions and events in the region.

Thanks in part to the popularity of TV shows like The Amazing Race and movies like National Treasure (filmed partially in Philadelphia) that send people around the world on the search for clues, prizes and hidden treasures, Philadelphia attractions are mapping out creative ways to help visitors get to know

MAY 2009

May 3, 2009
BLUE CROSS 30TH ANNUAL BROAD STREET RUN. The largest and one of the fastest 10-milers in the nation goes from North Philadelphia down the length of Broad Street to The Navy Yard to raise money for the American Cancer Society. (215) 683-3594, broadstreetrun.com

May 8-9,

DONNA SCHORR, a young-at-heart Baby Boomer
Director of Communications

Yes, I take a train ride to the city every day, and at this age, I’m no expert on late night clubbing. But I’ve lived in or near Philly for decades (never mind how many), and I can tell you a

The Calendar of Events is organized as follows:

October 2009
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Ongoing Activities

OCTOBER 2009

Through October 4, 2009
KAYAK TOURS. On select Saturdays and Sundays, Hidden

The picturesque row of historic buildings that face Kelly Drive and light up the waters of the Schuylkill River at night has long been synonymous with Philadelphia postcards. What many don’t know though is that Boathouse Row, home to Philadelphia’s rowing community, is a leading epicenter of the nation’s

With more than 200 miles of bike lanes in the city and 100 miles of off-road trails, bicycling is one of the most popular ways to experience Philadelphia and The Countryside™. It’s no surprise that Philadelphia is consistently rated among the top five big cities for cycling by publications such

A few marquee competitions, as well as hundreds of other large, small and mid-sized races held in the region during the spring, summer and fall months are just part of the reason why Philadelphia is so popular among competitive runners. For casual runners, Philadelphia boasts a rich network of pocket

Firmly established as a heritage tourism hotspot, Philadelphia is ready to show off its green side, with a new tourism campaign that invites visitors to come play outside. Called Boundless Philadelphia, the $1.7 million effort promotes the quality and quantity of the Philadelphia region’s natural assets and outdoor experiences.

Much Ado About Arboretums
In part because the Quakers who settled in Pennsylvania were meticulous about identifying and cataloguing the forms of natural life they discovered here, the Philadelphia region is internationally recognized for its wealth of arboretums. Chestnut Hill’s Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania breaks ground this

Southeastern Pennsylvania is continuing to emerge as a major force in the nation’s wine industry. As wineries usher in major changes that promise to significantly enhance their visitors’ experience, Pennsylvania wines as a whole are continuing to make steady gains in quality, quantity and recognition. Over the past eight years,

Summer is outdoor time, and Philadelphian’s love to play outside. In fact, every city resident lives within one mile of one of the Fairmont Park System’s 63 parks. From the leafy trails, historic gardens and the exuberant crowds at festival upon festival, there’s plenty of outdoor fun in the city

The Philadelphia region continues to create a regional “runner heaven” with the opening of a new spur of the Schuylkill River Trail and the completion of the Streuble Trail in Chester County. This system of linked greenway trails are a key reason why Philadelphia’s running scene continued its competitive streak

Already an established favorite among cyclists, Philadelphia continues to build its reputation as a great biking region thanks to new events, expanded trails, locally made products, city-to-countryside routes and reliable bike clubs. These assets help make the city one of the most important cycling destinations in the country.
 

New

Boundless Philadelphia™, a $1.7 million campaign by the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation to promote the region’s outdoor offerings, kicks off its second year with three new initiatives: enhanced features on BoundlessPhiladelphia.com, major partnerships and a hotel package. These enhancements will raise the visibility of the campaign to runners and

For visitors looking to explore the Philadelphia region’s beautiful and historic outdoors from the seat of a bicycle, the back of a horse or with a paddle in hand, the following vendors are ready to provide the equipment and guidance necessary. All of this information and more is available at

The nation’s tallest “green” building—located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City business district—is now welcoming its first commercial tenants and unofficially ushering in the next active phase of sustainable living, working and playing in Philadelphia. The 57-story Comcast Center, also the tallest building between New York and Chicago, is

Music loversand gardening fans will find lots to groove to when "Jazz it Up," this year’s edition of the Philadelphia Flower Show, rolls into the Pennsylvania Convention Center from March 2-9, 2008. And after strolling through floral displays that re-create familiar New Orleans scenes and enjoying live jazz performances taking