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Historical Sites And Attractions:
- Wannabe sailors can spend the night in the nation’s most decorated battleship, the Battleship New Jersey, and take tours of the officers’ and crew’s mess halls, communications center and high-tech command center. 62 Battleship Place, Camden, (856) 877-6262, battleshipnewjersey.org
- The nation’s most famous seamstress, credited with the creation of the first American flag, stitched her way into history in the small workroom on display at the Betsy Ross House. Throughout the summer, Betsy strolls the courtyard to meet and greet visitors. 239 Arch Street, (215) 686-1252, betsyrosshouse.org
- Penny-pinchers and spendthrifts alike cash in on the
10 Ways To Wake Up In Philly
Find A Hotel Package For Every Mood
With so much to do in Philadelphia, visitors will want to sleep over so they don’t miss a thing. And with pleasant weather ushering in even more events—and a hotel package that gives guests a $50 gift—there’s even more to fit into a Philly trip. Fortunately, there are a number of hotel packages to choose from on www.gophila.com and beyond that are perfect for late nights and more fun. Here’s a sampling of 10 great options:
Seasonal Fun:
Philly’s More Summer Fun Hotel Package – Visitors who book this two-night package receive a $50 American Express gift card that
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Please Touch Museum® Hotel Package Offers Exclusive Perks
It’s Play Time In Philadelphia With A New Children’s Museum And A Family-friendly Hotel Package
Families visiting the brand-new $88 million Please Touch Museum®, opening October 18, 2008, at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, can book the Play & Stay Hotel Package, which includes tickets to the children’s museum and free hotel and museum parking. Here are the details of this special package:
PACKAGE AVAILABILITY DATES: Package runs from November 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009. Check in any day of the week, based upon availability.
HOTEL PACKAGE RATES AND ELEMENTS: Rates for the Play & Stay Hotel Package start at around $175. The package includes:
- Overnight accommodations
- Free hotel parking
- Free museum parking
- Four
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Openings:
- Please Touch Museum and Centennial District – When it opens on October 18, 2008, the children’s museum’s new location in Fairmount Park’s Memorial Hall—a National Historic Landmark built in 1876 for the Centennial Exhibition—will boast three times more space for exhibitions and programs. Just outside the museum, kids and adults will also delight in riding the meticulously restored 1908 Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. (215) 963-0667, www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
- President’s House – Within close view of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center, the President’s House Commemorative Site, to be erected in 2009, will mark the location of the nation’s