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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.
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Franklin Square
Celebrating 6 years of carousel rides, mini-golf, burgers and more
One of Philadelphia’s five original squares laid out by William Penn – and the only one dedicated just to fun!
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Lights of Liberty
Coming Soon: Sound and light show reliving America’s Revolution
The Lights of Liberty outdoor show is being completely re-imagined and is currently on hiatus.
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Delaware Canal State Park
The only remaining continuously intact canal of the great towpath canal building era
Stroll through a stretch of American history at Delaware Canal State Park, a 60-mile linear park along the Delaware River from Easton to Bristol. Once trod by mule teams pulling cargo-laden boats along the canal, the towpath is used today by people looking for exercise and recreation.
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Independence Hall
Birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
They risked everything — “their lives, their fortune and their sacred honor.” During the blistering summer of 1776, 56 courageous men gathered at the Pennsylvania State House and defied the King of England. Eleven years later, representatives from 12 states gathered to shape the U.S. Constitution, finally creating one unified nation.
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Independence Visitor Center
Start at the Visitor Center
The Independence Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your visit to the Philadelphia region.
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National Constitution Center
The world’s only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution
The 160,000-square-foot National Constitution Center explores and explains this amazing document through high-tech exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays. In the star-shaped Kimmel Theater, powerful music, a live actor and 360 degrees multi-media images tell the story of We the People.
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Trenton Avenue Arts Festival
For the locals
A beloved celebration of Fishtown and Kensington’s many artisans, this festival also works food, drink and live music into the outdoor mix.
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Ellsworth Kelly: Sculpture On The Wall
Larger than life anniversary exhibition at the Barnes in Philadelphia
The Barnes Foundation is celebrating its first anniversary on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a special exhibition highlighting the works of famed artist Ellsworth Kelly.
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Mann Center for the Performing Arts
A universe of stellar performers entertains under summertime skies
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, one of the nation’s largest outdoor amphitheaters, is a top summer destination for music lovers in Philadelphia.
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Tides of Freedom
African Presence on the Delaware RiverCompelling new exhibition at the Independence Seaport Museum
Uncover 300-years of history and the African experience along in Philadelphia during Tides of Freedom: African Presence on the Delaware River, a new exhibition at the Independence Seaport Museum.
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Hidden City Festival
Contemporary art in forgotten city sites
Find beauty amongst the abandoned, obscure and inaccessible sites around Philadelphia during the second annual Hidden City Festival.
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The Art of Golf at the
Philadelphia Museum of ArtHighlighting the historic depictions of golfing over the centuries
Coinciding with the upcoming U.S. Open Championship at Merion Golf Club, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting a new exhibition honoring The Art of Golf.
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Philadelphia International
Festival of the Arts (PIFA)A month-long celebration of innovation, collaboration and creativity
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts’ Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) returns in 2013 for its second city-wide celebration of innovation, collaboration and creativity.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Art Museum covers 10 acres and houses more than 300,000 works spanning 2,000 years
Like Philadelphia’s own Parthenon, the Philadelphia Museum of Art sits majestically on a rise at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The vast collections of this temple of art make it the third-largest art museum in the country, and an absolute must-see on the city’s cultural circuit.
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“Great and Mighty Things”: Outsider Art from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection
Powerful works from untrained artists at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Featuring more than 200 works by 27 self-taught American artists, “Great and Mighty Things” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art examines the intersection of outsider art with mainstream modern art.
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The Franklin Institute
One of the oldest and most beloved science museums in the country
An innovator in designing hands-on exhibits before “interactive” became a buzzword, The Franklin Institute is as clever as its namesake. Its eminently touchable attractions explore science in disciplines ranging from sports to space.
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Independence Hall
Spy: The Secret World of Espionage at the Franklin Institute
Alla Spina
Four Seasons Philadelphia
Tria Wine Beer & Cheese Café
Underground Arts
Franklin Square
Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Course
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
