Philadelphia is famously known as the birthplace of American democracy. Destinations such as the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and the Edgar Allen Poe National Historical Site are a testament to just how important and interesting the history of Philadelphia is.
The city is made up of many different neighborhoods, each with its own culture, ethnicity in some cases, and shopping districts. The city is loved world-wide for its famous local cuisines, its vast selection of art and theater venues, and some of the highest quality universities in the world, such as the University of Pennsylvania.
Welcome to Philadelphia!
This spring and summer in Philadelphia and surrounding areas, be sure to take advantage of the wonderful events and festivals happening in the City of Brotherly Love!
Every
Wednesday and Saturday - At the Reading Terminal Market, learn the story behind
Philadelphia’s favorite foods – who invented them, how their foods rose to
stardom, etc. Go on the 75-minute long
tour – it’s given by a local food-writer!
Philadelphia has long been loved for its cheese steaks, hoagies, and
pretzels! For more information call
(215) 922-2317 or visit: www.readingterminalmarket.org
Anytime by
telephone – The Independence National Historical Park provides narrated stories
about the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Washington Square – the famous
landmarks of Philadelphia. Call (267) 519-4295 anytime 24/7 to listen!
Every Saturday
at 7:30pm and 10:00 pm – The Adrienne Theater provides a show consisting of 2
teams performing improvised theater games! For more information call (877) 98-LAUGH
or visit: www.comedysportzphilly.com
Every Saturday
– The World Cafe Live event called Peanut Butter and Jams is for kids to rock
to the music – local and national children’s performing acts. The kids can dance and sing along! For more
information call (215) 222-1400 or visit:
www.worldcafelive.com
Every Thursday
at 7:00 pm – At the studios of the Sound of Philadelphia, listen to
up-and-coming locally-based Philly artists. The sound is soul and R&B all
night long!
Anytime by foot and narrated by telephone – Fairmount Park features the Museum Without Walls Audio Tour. This is a spectacular opportunity to go through an outdoor museum that Philadelphia’s collection of public art. You’ll enjoy 100 voices at 35 stops with 51 sculptures! Either download the smartphone application onto your phone or call (215) 399-9000 to start your audio tour! For more information visit: www.museumwithoutwallsaudio.org
Philadelphia is famously known as the birthplace of American democracy. Destinations such as the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and the Edgar Allen Poe National Historical Site are a testament to just how important and interesting the history of Philadelphia is.
The city of Philadelphia is made up of many different neighborhoods, each with its own culture, ethnicity in some cases, and shopping districts. The city is loved world-wide for its famous local cuisines, its vast selection of art and theater venues, and some of the highest quality universities in the world, such as the University of Pennsylvania.
For art, theater, music, and sports, Philadelphia is one of the best cities in the world. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum, and the Michener Museum are all excellent venues featuring special shows almost monthly. For theatre, the Walnut Street Theatre is a favorite amongst many Philadelphia natives. For music, all the biggest rock bands and stars have Philadelphia on their tour lists.
The suburbs of Philadelphia offer a wonderful lifestyle for families. Chester, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties surround Philadelphia and offer quaint towns and villages for travel and exploration as well as for residential enjoyment. Chadds Ford and Kennett Square are the areas for the world-renowned Longwood Gardens and Chadds Ford Winery. The famous King of Prussia Mall is a short drive west of the city.
Bucks County is known for its covered bridges and small quaint tourist towns, such as Doylestown, New Hope, Newtown, and Yardley. Battleship New Jersey and the Camden Waterfront are both in Camden, New Jersey which is right across the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Going further
west of the city, Lancaster, Gettysburg, Hershey, and Harrisburg are wonderful
areas to explore. Manayunk and Chestnut are hip, eclectic towns located north
of Philadelphia.
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the best attractions to see and things to do in and around Philadelphia!
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