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The paths to understanding American history all converge in Philadelphia and its historic countryside. Even before William Penn founded the city and built his estate in Bucks County, Native Americans and Swedish colonists recognized the region as an attractive place for trade and settlement.

Here Americans defended their liberty, achieved technological success, and forged the ideals of the American Dream. Today’s visitor can enjoy the legacy from more than three centuries of political, economic, social, and cultural achievements — all within the Philadelphia area.

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  • An action-packed tour of the city’s lesser-known eateries, shops, museums and historic spots

    Philadelphia: Off the Beaten Path

    An action-packed tour of the city’s lesser-known eateries, shops, museums and historic spots More

  • Extreme history, funky neighborhoods, modern art galleries, a ballpark, superb restaurants and trendy nightspots, all topped off with the obligatory late-night cheesesteak run.

    Real Young, Real Fun, Real Philly Itinerary

    How the young and fun do Philadelphia More

  • Where history and horticulture, art and animals, gardens and galleries, tours and theme parks come together to offer loads of family fun.

    Family Fun in Philadelphia and The Countryside

    The Philadelphia region is a kid’s kind of town, where history and horticulture, art and animals, gardens and galleries, tours and theme parks come together to offer loads of family fun. More

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