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Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia offers much more than cobblestone streets and historical landmarks. Cultural, culinary, artistic and ethnic treasures abound in this city and its surrounding countryside.
What makes Philadelphia so memorable is its unique blend of experiences that you have to discover in person. By day, explore four centuries of history and architecture, beautiful neighborhoods, remarkable museum collections and endless shopping. After the sun sets, the city heats up with acclaimed performing arts, amazing dining and vibrant nightlife.
Don’t miss these hotspots
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Spotlight
- Philadelphia International Flower Show
- Van Gogh Up Close at the
Philadelphia Museum of Art - From Asbury Park to the Promised Land:
The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen - Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit
at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - Zoe Strauss: Ten Years
at the Philadelphia Museum of Art - Light: Installations by Bruce Munro
at Longwood Gardens - Giant Mysterious Dinosaursat the Franklin Institute
- Fighting For Democracy
Who is the “We” in “We The People” - CSI: The Experience at the Franklin Institute
- Longwood Gardens Christmas
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Featured Attraction
Lights of Liberty
Sound and light show reliving America’s Revolution to return in 2013
Independence National Historical Park / Historic District / Historic Philadelphia / Old City / Center City East
The Lights of Liberty outdoor show is being completely re-imagined and is currently on hiatus. It is scheduled to return in Spring 2013.
Spotlight
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Philadelphia International Flower Show
The world’s largest indoor flower show More
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Van Gogh Up Close at the
Philadelphia Museum of ArtYour only chance to see more than forty works by Vincent van Gogh More
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From Asbury Park to the Promised Land:
The Life and Music of Bruce SpringsteenRare glimpse into Springsteen’s life and career at the National Constitution Center More
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Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit
at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine ArtsDiscover the life and art of pioneering African-American artist Henry O. Tanner More
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Zoe Strauss: Ten Years
at the Philadelphia Museum of ArtExplore images of everyday life and art More
Itineraries
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The Art Lovers Itinerary
Philadelphia is an art lover’s kind of town—one that’s bursting with beauty on the inside and out. The region boasts one of the country’s top five art museums, the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist works, an internationally lauded public arts initiative and some under-the-radar gems, all waiting to be explored, experienced and pondered at a pace that’s all your own. More
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Philadelphia: Off the Beaten Path
An action-packed tour of the city’s lesser-known eateries, shops, museums and historic spots More
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Real Young, Real Fun, Real Philly Itinerary
How the young and fun do Philadelphia More
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Independence Visitor Center
Terror Behind the Walls
The Dandelion
Aloft Philadelphia Airport Hotel
Vango Lounge and Sky Bar
Merriam Theater
Sesame Place
Northbrook Canoe Company
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
The Legendary Blue Horizon
