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February 8, 2012

Penn Hosts #21 Harvard This Friday Night At The Palestra
Morris Arboretum To Celebrate Tu B’Shevat With A Special Family Day This Sunday, February 12
Philadelphia Native Kevin Bacon To Appear At The Kimmel Center For A Candid Talk On Wednesday, February 15
Route 6 To Host A Special Beer Dinner, March 7; Reservations Now Open
Madonna To Open Her 2012 North American Tour In Philadelphia On August 28 at the Wells Fargo Center
Valentine’s Day Takes Over 13th Street With Deals And Offerings From Valerie Safran And Chef Marcie Turney’s Six Boutiques And Restaurants
Bruce Springsteen’s Corvette Arrives At The National Constitution Center In Advance Of The Blockbuster Exhibition’s Debut Next Week
Positano Coast Reprises Its Five-Course, $55 Tasting Menu For Two
Lucky Magazine Names Philadelphia One Of The 25 Best Cities For Shopping In The U.S.
Act II Playhouse Presents Broadway Drama Time Stands Still, On Stage February 14-March 11

February 7, 2012

The Philadelphia region is known as the “Cradle of Liberty” as well as the “Cradle of American Horticulture.” Both traditions began with the enlightened settlers who brought to the New World their curiosity about the natural world. William Penn was so inspired by the eastern hardwood forest that greeted him that he named his colony Penn’s Woods, or Pennsylvania.

His desire to establish a “greene countrie towne” was fundamental to his vision of the colony as a place of religious freedom. Today, the Philadelphia region is blooming with parks and gardens, many of which grace the city’s historic homes and art museums.

Featured Attraction

Franklin Square

Celebrating 5 years of carousel rides, mini-golf, burgers and more

Historic Philadelphia / Old City / Center City East

One of Philadelphia’s five original squares laid out by William Penn – and the only one dedicated just to fun!

Light: Installations by Bruce Munro
at Longwood Gardens

See Longwood Gardens in a brand new light More
Longwood Gardens Christmas

Dazzling lights highlight this incredible holiday celebration More
The New Race Street Pier

Relaxing waterfront respite in the heart of the city More
Autumn’s Colors at Longwood Gardens

Celebrate with pumpkins, chrysanthemums, music and more More
Linvilla Orchards

A 300-acre family farm dedicated to agriculture, entertainment and education More

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Itineraries

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
A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia

Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More
Andrew Wyeth and the Brandywine Valley

A tour of the beloved artist’s works and the countryside that inspired him More