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Lights of Liberty

Lights of Liberty Credit: G. Widman for GPTMC

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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Featured Attraction

The Isabelle Justice floats down the Delaware Canal

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.

Percy Street Barbecue

Texas-style barbecue in the truest sense More
Ancient Rome & America

The National Constitution Center examines the political, social and cultural links between two republics More
Zavino Pizzeria and Wine Bar

A delicious new pizzeria and wine bar located at the epicenter of the city’s trendy Midtown Village neighborhood More
Zama

A new Japanese restaurant on Rittenhouse Square serving innovative sushi in a chic, gracious atmosphere More
Leonard Pearlstein Gallery at Drexel University

Exhibiting the work of local, national and international contemporary artists and designers More

Itineraries

Philadelphia: Off the Beaten Path

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

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. More
Philly Like a Local

An insider tour of Philadelphia’s hippest neighborhoods, sights, galleries, restaurants, bars and shops More