Top Picks

Check out our Top Picks for a series of short articles full of fun suggestions for great things to do in and around Philadelphia.

We make things easy for you — we give you plenty of top recommendations and then you can pick and choose the places you like best.

Top Picks gives you the best of Philly: everything from bars under the stars to the city’s best ice cream cones.

Top Reasons to Visit Philly in 2013

New exhibitions, returning festivals and more

Major openings and exciting events and exhibitions offer plenty of reasons for travelers to add Philadelphia to their must-visit list in 2013.

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With Art Philadelphia Hotel Package

Book your stay and get access to Philadelphia’s amazing art institutions

Plan an art-full trip to Philadelphia with the With Art Philadelphia™ Hotel Package.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Events in Philadelphia

Honor the legacy of Dr. King during the largest MLK Day of Service in the Nation

Now in its 18th year, the Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is the largest MLK Day event in the country. Check out a few of our top MLK Day celebrations in Philadelphia.

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Top Holiday Events

Parades, light displays and community-wide celebrations make Philadelphia very merry, indeed

The Philadelphia region loves the holiday season. Visit and you’ll find craft fairs, light displays and community-wide celebrations. Here are a few of our favorite ways to celebrate this time of year.

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Top Holiday Lights Attractions in Philadelphia

Our top picks for light shows, music, seasonal train displays and much more

Philadelphia loves the holidays and below you’ll find our top picks for light shows, music, seasonal train displays and much more!

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New Year’s Week in Philadelphia

Tons of fun in the city during the last week of the year

From the day after Christmas until the day after the New Year, December 26, 2012 through January 2, 2013, there are plenty of exciting and entertaining things for families, couples, singles, sports fans, culture vultures and everyone in between to do day and night in the Philadelphia region.

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New Year’s Eve Dining in Philadelphia

Raise your glass and celebrate the New Year at Philadelphia restaurants

Ring in the New Year at Philadelphia’s top restaurants with dinner specials, festive celebrations and Champagne toasts. Join the decadent celebration with our guide to eating out for New Year’s Eve.

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Where to Watch the New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Philadelphia

A few fantastic spots to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular

Check out a few of our top spots to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Delaware River.

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Top New Year’s Parties in Philadelphia

Get a great view of the fireworks while ringing in the New Year

A few top spots to celebrate while ringing in the New Year in Philadelphia.

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner at Philadelphia Restaurants

Let the region’s top chefs do the cooking this holiday season

You’ve spent the past few weeks preparing for the holidays by wrapping presents, hanging stockings and decorating the tree, so its time to take a break and let some of the region’s top chefs take care of your holiday meal.

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