Itineraries
With so many attractions throughout Philadelphia and The Countryside, it might seem a bit challenging to pick what places you absolutely have to visit. That’s where our itineraries come in.
Excellent resources for your trip-planning, you can use the itineraries as a general overview and starting point or follow them step by step. We cover a wide range of themes, so no matter what you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
Most Recent Itineraries
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Quest for Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Landmarks, food, shopping and music along the historic trail
Welcome to Philadelphia, the Birthplace of Freedom — and one of the main scenes of abolitionist activity prior to the Civil War.
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The Presidential Itinerary
Experience 200 years of Presidential history in the Birthplace of Freedom
This itinerary will take you on a tour more than 200 years in the making — you’ll discover where George Washington slept and, during his Presidential campaign, where Sen. John McCain ate dinner; where Grover Cleveland’s remains are kept and where President Obama spoke on race relations.
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Three Days of Historic Fun
A trip back in time to revisit the beginnings of our nation’s history
You are about to embark on perhaps the most extensive and fun American history lesson you’ve ever experienced! It will take you back three centuries and span three Pennsylvania counties: Philadelphia, Montgomery (includes Valley Forge), and Chester (includes the Brandywine Valley).
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A Weekend in Historic Philadelphia…on a Budget
A cost-conscious weekend full of food, historic sites, concerts and cocktails
In Historic Philadelphia, you’ll find plenty of places where prices haven’t changed much since our Founding Fathers were milling about town.
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A Weekend on the Parkway
Explore the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia’s Champs-Elysées
Lined with flags from around the world, the Parkway begins at City Hall and ends dramatically at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Between these two points, you’ll discover 4,000-year-old books, 120 sculptures by Auguste Rodin, America’s most historic prison and much, much more.
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A Beer Lover’s Weekend in Philadelphia
It's beer, beer and more beer in the best beer-drinking city in America.
These days, it’s physically impossible to hit all of Philly’s great drinkin’ spots in a single weekend. So this itinerary shines a light on some of the very highest points on an ever-growing landscape of awesome breweries, pubs and gastropub.
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Holiday Family Fun in Philly
Ice skating, chocolate, shopping and more in the City of Brotherly Love
Holiday time is family time, but too often, busy schedules and bustling activities have everyone running in different directions. So in 2008, start a new holiday tradition. Head to Philadelphia for a weekend of memory-making, affordable family fun!
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Holiday Shopping, Philly Style
Enjoy an extra ho-ho-ho when you shop tax-free on clothing and shoes
’Tis the season to be shopping! But a long holiday gift list can be overwhelming — even if shopping is usually your favorite sport. Turn your to-do list into a fun, 36-hour retail marathon exploring Philadelphia’s independent boutiques, upscale malls and trendy fashion districts.
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Philly’s More Romantic During The Holiday Season
Romance flourishes in Philly this holiday season
Time for you and your sweetie to slip away from the holiday hubbub and slip into a romantic getaway.
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Halloween in Philadelphia
A bone-chilling weekend in one of America’s most haunted cities
From the colonial streets still haunted by the ghosts of our Founding Fathers, to the fortress-like Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia has more than its share of things that go bump in the night.

Independence Visitor Center
Philadelphia Flower Show 2010
Parc Restaurant
Aloft Philadelphia Airport Hotel
Vango Lounge and Sky Bar
Merriam Theater
Franklin Square
Marsh Creek State Park
National Museum of American Jewish History
The Legendary Blue Horizon