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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes below.

GENERAL INDEX The African-American Museum getting around, 240 in , 144 for kids, 246–247 African-American travelers, 30 organized tours, 240–241 AAA (American Automobile Afternoon tea, 5, 13 restaurants, 254–258 Association), 41 AIA Bookstore and Design shopping, 248–250 AARP, 28 Center, 178, 179 traveling to, 239 A Bed & Breakfast Connection/ AirAmbulanceCard.com, 27 The Amish Experience Bed & Breakfast of Philadel- Air Canada, 35 (Intercourse), 240 phia, 68–69 Air Canada Jazz, 35 Amish Farm and House Above and Beyond Tours, 28 Airfares, 32 (Lancaster), 243 Academy of Music, 197–198 tips for getting the best, Amtrak, 41 Academy of Natural Sciences, 36–38 Annenberg Center, 199 144 Air , 35 Annenberg Center at the Uni- Academy of Vocal Arts, 196 Air , 35 versity of , 198 Access-Able Travel Source, 27 Airlines, 35–36 Antiquarian’s Delight, 176 Access America, 23 bankrupt, 24 Antiques, 175–176 Accessible Journeys, 27 Airport Lancaster County (Amish Accommodations, 68–86. See accommodations near, 84–85 Country), 249 also Accommodations Index arriving at, 47 Architectural highlights, near the airport, 84–85 getting into town from, 135–137, 168 best, 8–10 36, 47–48 Architecture, books on, 45 Brandywine Valley, 232–233 parking at, 47 Arch Street Meeting House, Bucks County, 225–226 security procedures, 37 138, 173 City Line and Northeast, Air Tickets Direct, 37 The Arden Theatre, 158 85–86 Air Tran, 35 Arden Theatre Company, 196 dog-friendly, 32 A.K.A. Music, 189 Area codes, 57 east of Broad Street (Old City Amada, 212 Army-Navy Game, 23 & Convention Center Area), American Airlines, 35 Art, books on, 45 69–76 American Airlines Vacations, 39 Art galleries, 177–178 family-friendly, 81 American Automobile Associa- Arts Bank, 198 hostels, 86 tion (AAA), 41 Art Star, 179 Lancaster County, 250–254 American Eagle, 35 Artworks at Doneckers landing the best room, 43 American Express, 57 (Ephrata), 249 package deals or escorted traveler’s checks, 18 Asian travelers, 31 tours and, 40 American Foundation for the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, rates, 68 Blind (AFB), 27 142–143 saving on,COPYRIGHTED 42–43 American Swedish Historical MATERIALATMs (automated teller surfing for, 32–33 Museum, 144–145 machines), 17 University City (West Philadel- Amish Country (Lancaster Atwater Kent Museum, phia), 82–84 County), 235–258 145–146 west of Broad Street, 76–82 accommodations, 250–254 Avis Rent a Car, for customers what’s new in, 1 Amish people and culture, with special travel needs, 27 Addresses, finding, 50 236, 238–239 Adresse, 184 arts scene, 256 Adventure Aquarium, 151 bridges of, 244 amboo, 208 African American Association of B etiquette note, 241 Banana Republic, 180 Innkeepers International, 30 exploring, 241–246 Bar Ferdinand, 212 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 266

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Barnes & Noble, 178, 218 Boating, 160 Barnes Foundation (Merion), regattas, 163–164 Calderwood Gallery, 176 5, 67, 130 Boat tours, 154–156, 158–159 Cameras, digital, 44 Bar Noir, 208 Bob & Barbara’s, 216 Canoeing, Bucks County, 224 Bars, 208–215 The Book and the Cook Carnivore Kingdom, 150 dive, 216 Festival, 19–20 Carpenters’ Hall, 65, 140–141 gay and lesbian, 215–217 Books, recommended, 45–46 Car rentals, 38, 56 hotel, 212 on the Amish way of life, 239 at the airport, 48 restaurant, 212–214 Book Trader, 178 surfing for, 33 wine, 215 Borders, 178, 189, 218 Car travel, 38, 41, 48, 56 Bartram’s Gardens, 154 Born Yesterday, 184 Caviar Assouline, 187 Baseball, 163 The Bourse Food Court, 120 Cedar Grove, 154 Basketball, 163 Bowling, 217–218 Cellphones, 34 BCBG, 180 Bowman’s Hill Tower, 220 Cemeteries, 137–138 Bebe, 180 Bowman’s Hill Wild Flower Center City, 50. See also Broad Becuna, USS, 155 Preserve, 220 Street Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs). See Brandywine Battlefield Park, restaurants also Accommodations Index 230 East of Broad, 88–97 agencies, 68–69 Brandywine Creek, 160 West of Broad, 97–106 Lancaster County, 252–254 Brandywine River Museum Center City Restaurant Bed and Breakfasts Online, 69 (Chadds Ford), 230 Week, 19 Bella Vista, 50 Brandywine Valley, 228–234 Centers for Disease Control The Bellevue, 191–192 Brandywine Valley Wine Trail, and Prevention, 25 Belmont Mansion, 152 229 Central Market (Lancaster), Benetton, 180 Brasil’s, 204 242, 249–250 Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Bridge Cinema de Lux, 218 The Chamber Orchestra of 135, 218 Bridget Foy’s South Street Philadelphia, 194 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Grill, 212–213 Cheesesteaks, 115–117 151 Bridgid’s, 210 Chef’s Market, 187 Benjamin Lovell Shoes, 190 British Airways, 35 Chestnut Hill, 50 Bethel African Methodist Broad Street, 49. See also Children, families with, 20 Episcopal Church Center City clothing, 184 (Lancaster), 255 accommodations east of, information and resources, Betsy Ross House, 64, 140, 172 69–76 29–30 Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, accommodations west of, Children’s Boutique, 184 160 76–82 Children’s Zoo, 150 Big Bus, 159 Broad Street Run, 164 Chinatown, 50 Big Jar, 178 Brooks Brothers, 180 restaurants, 112–113 Bike Line, 160 Brunswick Tours, 240 Chinese New Year, 19 Biking, 160 Bshehu, 184 Choo Choo Barn-Traintown USA Lancaster County, 243 Bube’s Brewery (Mount Joy), (Strasburg), 245–246 Lumberville, 224 255 Chris’ Jazz Club, 205 U.S. Pro Cycling Championship, Bucket shops, 36–37 Christ Church, 64, 77, 138, 172 163 Bucks County, 219–228 Christ Church Burial Ground, Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market, Bucks County Bed and Breakfast 64, 137, 173–174 250 Association, 222 Cinemas, 218 Bishop’s Collar, 209–210 Bucks County Convention and Citizens Bank Park, 162, 163 Bishop White House, 170–171 Visitors Bureau (Bensalem), City Hall, 135 The Black Cat, 179 220 City Line Avenue (U.S. 1), Black History Month, 19 Bucks County Playhouse accommodations, Blacks Bag & Baggage, 189 (New Hope), 223 85–86 Black Sheep, 210 Bucks County River Country City Sports, 190 Black Travel Online, 30 (Point Pleasant), 160 City Tavern, 171 Blendo, 187 Bump, 215 Classical music, 194 Blogs and travelogues, 33 Burberry, 180–181 Climate, 18 Bloomsday, 21 Business hours, 57 Club and music scene, 201–207 Blue Cross RiverRink at Festival Business services, 57 Club , 181 Pier, 161 Bus tours, 159 Coach, 181 Blue Mountain Vineyards, 191 Bus travel, 48, 55 Cobbs Creek, 161, 162 Boathouse Row, 152 Coffee shops, indie, 118–119 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 267

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Cole Haan, 181 Delta Air Lines, 35 Colonial Philadelphia, 259–260 Delta Connection, 35 Eastern Mountain Sports, 190 Columbia Market, 250 Delta Vacations, 39 Eastern State Penitentiary, Columbus Day Parade, 22 Deluxe Limo, 48 77, 146 Congress Hall, 166, 174 The Demuth Museum Echochic, 185 Consolidators, 36–37 (Lancaster), 256 Economy-class syndrome, 25 Conspiracy Showroom, 179 Denim Lounge, 208 Edgar Allan Poe National Consulates, 58 Dentists, 57 Historical Site, 143 Continental Airlines, 35 Devon Horse Show, 21 Ed’s Buggy Rides (Strasburg), Continental Airlines Di Bruno Bros., 187 246 Vacations, 39 Digital cameras, 44 El Centro de Oro, 31 Continental Express, 35 Dining, 43–44, 87–120. See Elderhostel, 29 Continental Mid-Town, 213 also Restaurant Index ElderTreks, 29 Continental Restaurant and best, 10–13 Electric Factory, 206 Martini Bar, 213 Brandywine Valley, 233–234 Electricity, 57–58 Convention Center area breakfast, 108 Elfreth’s Alley, 64, 141, 172 accommodations, 69–76 bring-your-own-bottle, Embassies and consulates, 58 parking, 56–57 110–111 Emergencies, 58 Cookbook Stall, 178 Bucks County, 226 small-pet, 32 CoreStates Science Park, business lunch, 96 Entry requirements, 15–16 134, 148 Center City: East of Broad, Ephrata, 243–244 Country Elegance, 187 88–97, 118 Ephrata Cloister, 244 Country Lane Quilts Center City: West of Broad, Equality Forum, 20 (Leola), 249 97–106, 118 Escorted tours, 40 Countryside Road-Stand Chinatown, 112–113 Eshleman’s Mill/Paradise (near Ronks), 250 dog-friendly, 32 Bridge, 244 County Theater (Doylestown), family-friendly, 105 The Eyes Gallery, 177 227 food courts, 119–120 Covered bridge, 154 indie coffee shops, 118–119 Covered-bridge tour (Bucks Lancaster County, 254–258 Fabric Workshop and County), 224 late-night, 214 Museum, The, 179 Crafts, 179–180 Manayunk, 114 Fairmount, 51 Credit cards, 17 Northern Liberties, 113–114 Fairmount Park, 5, 23, 151–154 Crime, 26 pre-theater, 104 outdoor activities, 160–162 Cuba Libre, 213 price categories, 87 Fallsington, 222 Cue Records, 189 roast pork sandwiches, Families with children, 20 Curtis Institute of Music, 115, 117–119 clothing, 184 198, 199 South Street, South Philadel- information and resources, The Curtis Opera Theater, 196 phia, 106–108 29–30 Customs regulations, 16 University City (West Philadel- Familyhostel, 29 Cybercafes, 33–34 phia), 108–111 Family Travel Files, 30 vegetarian and vegan, 100 Family Travel Forum, 30 websites, 87 Family Travel Network, 30 Dad Vail Regatta, 20, 164 what’s new in, 1–2 Fante’s, 187 Daffy’s, 180 Dirty Frank’s, 216 Farmer’s markets, Lancaster Dance clubs, 204–205 Disabilities, travelers with, County, 249–250 Dance companies, 194–195 26–27 Fashions (clothing), 180–181, D’Angelo’s Lounge, 204 Dive bars, 216 184–186 Dark Horse, 210 Dmitri’s, 77 FDR Pool, 162 Davis-Lenox House, 168 Doctors, 57 Fels Planetarium, 134 Debit cards, 17 Doneckers (Ephrata), 244 Fergie’s, 210 Declaration House (Graff Downstairs at the Bellevue, Film festivals, 197 House), 141 120 Films, recommended, 45 Deep vein thrombosis, 25 Doylestown, 227–228 on the Amish way of life, 239 Delancey Park, 157, 171 Drinker’s Tavern and Pub, 210 First Bank of the United States, Delaware Avenue/Columbus Dutch Wonderland (near 170 Boulevard, 204 Lancaster), 247 First Friday, 5 Delaware River Canal Boat Co. First Friday (Lancaster), 256 (New Hope), 223 Fisher Fine Arts (Furness) Library, 135–137 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 268

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Fisher’s Houseware & Fabric Gay.com Travel, 28 History, books on, 45 (near Georgetown), 248 Gazela Primiero, 156 HIV-positive visitors, 16 Fisher’s Produce (near Germantown, 23, 51 Holiday activities, 22–23 Strasburg), 250 Gifts and home goods, 187 Holt’s Cigar Co., 191 Fishing, 160 Giggleberry Fair (Lahaska), 223 HomeExchange.org, 43 Five Spot, 204 Giovanni’s Room, 215 Home Furnishings Outlet Flag Day, 21 Glam, 208 (Morgantown), 250 Fleisher/Ollman Gallery, 177 Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’ HomeLink International, 43 Fluid, 204 Church), 139 Hope, 223–224 FlyCheap, 37 The Goggleworks Horse and carriage tours, 159 Flying Wheels Travel, 27 (Reading), 256 Amish Country, 246 Fonthill Museum (Doylestown), Go Girl: The Black Woman’s Horse racing, 164 228 Guide to Travel & Hospitals, 58 Food, 186–187 Adventure, 30 Hostelling International The Food Court at Liberty Golden Access Passport, 27 USA, 86 Place, 120 Golden Age Passport, 28–29 Hostels, 86 Food courts, 119–120 Golf, 160–161 Hot-air ballooning, Strasburg, Foodery, 191 Good Dog, 210–211 246 Football, 164 Graff House (Declaration Hotel bars, 212 Foreign visitors, 14 House), 141 Hotel Hershey (Hershey), 247 customs regulations, 16 Grape Street Pub, 206 Hotels, 68–86. See also Accom- entry requirements, 15–16 Greater Philadelphia Tourism modations Index fingerprinting of, 36 Marketing Corporation, 41 near the airport, 84–85 immigration and customs Greater Philadelphia Tourism best, 8–10 clearance, 36 Marketing Corporation, 39 Brandywine Valley, 232–233 passports, 59 Great Plaza, 155 Bucks County, 225–226 USA Rail Pass, 41 Green Dragon Market & Auc- City Line and Northeast, visas, 60 tion (Ephrata), 244, 250 85–86 The Forrest, 198–199 dog-friendly, 32 Foster’s Urban Homeware, east of Broad Street (Old City 172, 187 Hagley Museum (Wilmington, & Convention Center Area), Franklin, Benjamin, 132–133, DE), 230–231 69–76 260 Halloween, 188–189 family-friendly, 81 Franklin Court, 64–65, Hannah Stoltzfoos (near hostels, 86 128–129, 169, 172 Smoketown), 249 Lancaster County, 250–254 Franklin Field, 162 Hans Herr House (near landing the best room, 43 Franklin Institute Science Lancaster), 242–243 package deals or escorted Museum, 66, 134 Happy Rooster, 213 tours and, 40 Franklin Mills, 158, 192 Harrah’s Chester Casino & rates, 68 Franklin Square Park, 158 Racetrack, 229 saving on, 42–43 Free Library of Philadelphia, Harry’s Smoke Shop, 191 surfing for, 32–33 33, 143 Head Area, 188 University City (West Philadel- readings, 218 Head House Books, 178 phia), 82–84 Freeman/Fine Arts of Head House Square, 21, 179 west of Broad Street, 76–82 Philadelphia, 176 Headlong Dance Company, 195 what’s new in, 1 Frequent-flier clubs, 37 Head Start Shoes, 190 House Lights of South Frommers.com, 33 Health clubs, 161 Philly, 23 Frontier Airlines, 35 Health concerns, 25–26 House swapping, 43 Furness (Fisher Fine Arts) Health insurance, 24 Hunsecker’s Mill Bridge, 244 Library, 135–137 Hello World, 187 Hershey, 246–247 Hershey Lodge, 247 IAMAT (International Associa- Gallery at Market East, The, Hersheypark, 246–247 tion for Medical Assistance 192 Hershey’s Chocolate World, 246 to Travelers), 25 Gargoyles, 176 Hideaway Music, 190 Ice hockey, 164 Gay and lesbian travelers Highways, major, 49 Ice skating, 161 information and resources, Hiking, 161 Il Bar, 215 27–28 Hill-Physick-Keith House, 168 Independence Brewpub at the nightlife, 215–217 Historic Ship Zone, 155 Terminal, 211 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 269

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Independence Hall, 61, 123, Jeweler’s Row, 188 L’Etage, 95, 208 126–127, 166, 174 Jewelry and silver, 188 The , 61, 64, Independence Mall, 174 Joan Shepp Boutique, 185 127, 166 Independence National Histori- John Alexander Ltd., 176 Liberty Belle II, 155 cal Park, 122–129 John F. Byrne golf course, 161 Libraries and literary sites, Independence Seaport Joseph Fox Bookshop, 178 142–144 Museum, 146, 155 Julius Sturgis Pretzel House Library for the Blind and Physi- Independence Square, (Lititz), 245 cally Handicapped, 27 127, 166, 174 Jungle Bird Walk, 150 Library Hall, 168–169 Independence Visitor Center, Jupiter (tugboat), 156 “Lights of Liberty” show, 14, 61, 68, 122–123, 165–166 129, 218 Insectarium, 145 Lincoln Financial Field, 162 Inside Flyer, 38 Karakung golf course, 161 Linde Meyer Gold & Silver, 189 Insurance, 23–25 Kauffman’s Distillery Bridge, Linden Hall Academy InterAct Theatre Company, 196 244 (Lititz), 245 Intercourse, 243 The Khyber, 206 Linu, 187 International Association for Kimmel Center for the Per- Linvilla Orchards (Media), 229 Medical Assistance to forming Arts, 199 Liquor laws, 58 Travelers (IAMAT), 25 King of Prussia Court and Lititz, 245 International Gay and Lesbian Plaza, 192 Lititz Museum, 245 Travel Association (IGLTA), 28 Kitchen Kettle Village Lititz Springs Park, 245 International House, 218 (Intercourse), 243 Locks Gallery, 177 International Sculpture Garden, Knit Wit, 185 Logan Circle, 151 155 Koresh Dance Company, 195 Loie, 213 International Society of Travel Longwood Gardens (Kennett Medicine, 25 Square), 231–232 International Student Identity Lady Liberty, 48 Loop, 180 Card (ISIC), 31 Lagos, 189 Lost-luggage insurance, 24–25 International visitors, 14 Lambertville, 223–224 Lost property, 58 customs regulations, 16 Lancaster, 242–243 Lounge at the Omni, 212 entry requirements, 15–16 Lancaster County (Amish Lounges, 208–209 fingerprinting of, 36 Country), 235–258 Lucia Fest, 23 immigration and customs accommodations, 250–254 Lucky Strikes Lanes, 217 clearance, 36 Amish people and culture, Lufthansa German Airlines, 35 passports, 59 236, 238–239 Luggage USA Rail Pass, 41 arts scene, 256 lost-luggage insurance, 24–25 visas, 60 bridges of, 244 shipping your, 38 International Youth Travel Card etiquette note, 241 shopping for, 189 (IYTC), 31–32 exploring, 241–246 Luggage Express, 38 Internet access, 33–34 getting around, 240 Lumberville Store, 160 InterVac.com, 43 for kids, 246–247 InTouch USA, 34 organized tours, 240–241 INTRAV, 29 restaurants, 254–258 Macy’s, 180 Irish Pub, 211 shopping, 248–250 Madeira, 210 Isgro’s, 187 traveling to, 239 Main Street Music, 190 I Switt, 188 Lancaster Cultural History Manayunk, 51 Italian Market, 66–67, 119, 187 Museum, 242 restaurants, 114 Itineraries, suggested, 61–67 Lancaster Quilt & Textile Mandell Futures Center, 134 Museum, 242 Manhattan Room, 206–207 Landis Valley Museum Mann Music Center, 200 Jack Kellmer, 189 (Lancaster), 247 Mann Music Center Summer Jacques Ferber, 185 Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Concerts, 21 James A. Michener Art Museum 177 Mantua Maker’s House, 64, 141 (Doylestown), 227–228 Latest Dish, 213 Marathon, Philadelphia, Jam on the River, 20 Latino travelers, 31 22, 164 Japanese House and Garden Laurel Hill Cemetery, 137, 152 Marmont, 213 (Shofuso), 77, 152, 154 Layout of Philadelphia, 49 Mask & Wig Clubhouse, 150 Jazz and blues clubs, 205–206 Le Bar Lyonnais, 213 Masonic Temple, 141–142 J. Crew, 181 Lemon Hill, 152 Matthew Izzo, 188 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 270

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McConkey’s Ferry Inn, 220 New Jersey Transit, 39 Parking, 56–57 McGillin’s Olde Ale House, 211 Newman Galleries, 177 airport, 47 McGlinchey’s, 216 Newspapers and magazines, 59 handicapped parking Medical insurance, 24 New Year’s Eve, 23 spots, 26 Medical requirements for Niagara (brig), 155 Parks, 151–156 entry, 16 Niederkorn Silver, 189 dog-friendly, 32 Memorial Hall, 152 Nightlife, 193–218 Parry Mansion Museum Mennonite Information Center bar scene, 208–215 (New Hope), 223 (Lancaster), 240 club and music scene, Passports, 15, 59 Mennonites, 236, 238, 249 201–207 PATCO, 55 Mercer Museum (Doylestown), performing arts, 193–200 Paxon Hollow Golf Club, 161 228 what’s new in, 2–3 PECO Primate Reserve, 150 Meredith House, 168 Nodding Head Brewery and Peddler’s Village, 158 Merriam Theater, 200 Restaurant, 211 Peddler’s Village (Lahaska), 223 Metrokids, 29 North Bowl, 217 Penn, William, 259 Metropolis (Lancaster), 256 Northbrook Canoe Co., 160 Penn Ice Rink at the Class of Mew Gallery, 180 Northern Liberties, 51 1923 Arena, 161 M. Finkel and Daughter, 176 nightlife, 201 Penn Relays, 20, 164 Midwest Airlines, 35 restaurants, 113–114 Pennsbury Manor (Morrisville), Mikveh Cemetery, 138 North Lounge, 209 222 Minima, 188 North Star Bar, 207 Penn’s Landing, 154–156 Mitchell & Ness, 185 North 3rd, 214 Penn’s Purchase Factory Outlet Moderne Gallery, 177 Northwest Airlines, 35 Stores (between Doylestown Money matters, 16–18 Now, Voyager, 28 and New Hope), 224 Monk’s Café, 211 The Nutcracker, 23, 195 Pennsylvania Academy of the Monte Carlo Living Room, 204 Fine Arts, 131, 134 Moravian Pottery and Tile Pennsylvania Ballet, 195 Works (Doylestown), 228 Ohio House, 152 The Pennsylvania College of Morris House, 168 OLC, 188 Art & Design (Lancaster), 256 MossRehab, 27 Old City, 51 Pennsylvania Convention Mother Bethel African accommodations, 69–76 Center, 137 Methodist Episcopal nightlife, 201 Pennsylvania Creek, 154 Church, 139 walking tour, 172–174 Pennsylvania Dutch Convention Mount Airy, 51 Old City Galleries & Shops, 172 & Visitors Bureau (Lancaster), Mount Pleasant, 152 Old City Hall, 166, 174 239–240 Multicultural travelers, 30–31 The Old Country Store Pennsylvania Dutch Country Mummers Museum, 145 (Intercourse), 249 (Lancaster County), 235–258 Mummer’s Parade, 8, 19 Old St. Joseph’s Church, 139 Pennsylvania Dutch Festival, 22 Mum Puppettheatre, 158 Old Swedes’ Church , 142 Mural Arts Program (MAP), 136 (Gloria Dei), 139 Pennsylvania Veterans Museum Mural Arts Tour, 5 Olympia, USS, 155 (Media), 229 Music stores, 189 Open House, 188 Pennypack Creek, 160 Mutter Museum, 77, 145, Opera companies, 196 People’s Place Quilt Museum 146–147 Opera Company of Philadelphia, (Intercourse), 249 196 Perelman Theater, 194, 199 Organized tours, 158–160 Performing arts, 193–200 National Christmas Center The Original I Goldberg, Pets, traveling with, 32 (Paradise), 247 190–191 Petulia’s Folly, 185 National Constitution Center, Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus, 205 Philadanco, 195 128, 166 Oscar’s Tavern, 216 Philadelphia Airport Shuttle, 48 National Museum of American Outdoor activities, 160–162 Philadelphia Antiques Show, Jewish History, 147, 174 Outlet centers, Lancaster 20, 175 National Toy Train Museum County, 250 Philadelphia Art Alliance, 177 (Strasburg), 245 Philadelphia Chamber Music Neighborhoods, 50–54 Society, 194 New Hope, 223 Package tours, 39–40 Philadelphia Citypass, 121 New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, Painted Bride Art Center, 200 Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & 224 Palestra, 162 Performing Arts, 205 New Hope Visitors Center, 220 Paradigm, 209 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, 40–41 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 271

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Philadelphia Distance Run, Playgrounds, 156–158 Manayunk, 114 22, 164 Please Touch Museum, 147–148 Northern Liberties, 113–114 Philadelphia Eagles, 164 Plough & The Stars, 211 pre-theater, 104 Philadelphia Festival of World Police, 59 price categories, 87 Cinema, 197 Polo Ralph Lauren, 181 roast pork sandwiches, Philadelphia Flower Show, Post offices, 59–60 115, 117–119 6, 40 Powel House, 142, 168 South Street, South Philadel- Philadelphia Flyers, 164 Precipitation, average, 18 phia, 106–108 Philadelphia Folk Festival, 22 Prescription medications, 25 University City (West Philadel- Philadelphia Hospitality, 40 Prince Music Theater, 200 phia), 108–111 Philadelphia International Pubs, 209–212 vegetarian and vegan, 100 Airport Pure, 216 websites, 87 accommodations near, 84–85 what’s new in, 1–2 arriving at, 47 Restrooms, 60 getting into town from, Queen Village, 51 Rice’s Market (New Hope), 224 36, 47–48 Quest for Freedom Trail, 255 Ride the Ducks, 158, 159 parking at, 47 Quilts, 248–249 Ridley Creek, 160 security procedures, 37 Quilts and Fabric Shack Ridley Creek State Park, 158 Philadelphia International Chil- (Bird-in-Hand), 249 Rittenhouse Row Spring dren’s Festival, 20 Quilt Shop at Miller’s Festival, 20 Philadelphia International Gay (Ronks), 249 Rittenhouse Sports Specialties, and Lesbian Film Festival, Quizzo, 209 191 197 Rittenhouse Square, 6, 51, 156 Philadelphia Live Arts Festival nightlife, 201 and Philly Fringe Festival, 22 Radio stations, 60 Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Philadelphia Marathon, 22, 164 Railroad Museum of Pennsylva- Show, 21 Philadelphia Museum of Art, nia (Strasburg), 245 Ritz at the Bourse, 218 6, 65, 130–131 Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, 216 Ritz Cinemas, 218 children’s programs, 158 Reading, 250 Ritz East, 218 Philadelphia Museum of Art Readings, 218 Ritz 5 Movies, 218 Craft Show, 22 Reading Terminal Market, Riverboat Queen, 155, 159 Philadelphia Open House, 6, 102–103, 134, 179 RiverLink, 156, 159 20–21, 168 food court, 119 RiverPass ticket, 121 Philadelphia Open Studio Relâche Ensemble, 194 Roast pork sandwiches, Tours, 22 Rennie Harris Puremovement, 115, 117–119 The Philadelphia Orchestra, 195 Robert P. Levy Tennis Pavilion, 194 Rescue Rittenhouse Spa 162 Philadelphia Park, 164 Lounge, 186 Robin’s Bookstore, 178 Philadelphia Parking Restaurant bars, 212–214 Robinson Luggage Company, Authority, 56 Restaurants, 43–44, 87–120. 189 Philadelphia Phillies, 8, 163 See also Restaurant Index Rock clubs and concert venues, Philadelphia Print Shop, 176 best, 10–13 206–207 Philadelphia Runner, 191 Brandywine Valley, 233–234 Rock Lobster, 204–205 Philadelphia 76ers, 163 breakfast, 108 Rockvale Outlets (Lancaster), Philadelphia Theatre Company, bring-your-own-bottle, 250 196–197 110–111 Rodgers Travel, 30 Philadelphia Ticket Office, 193 Bucks County, 226 Rodin Museum, 66, 148 Philadelphia Trolley Works, business lunch, 96 Root’s Country Market and 56, 159 Center City: East of Broad, Auction (near Manheim), Philadelphia Veteran 88–97, 118 250 Memorial, 155 Center City: West of Broad, Rosenbach Museum, 77 Philadelphia Zoo, 150–152 97–106, 118 Rosenbach Museum and Philly Fun Guide, 193 Chinatown, 112–113 Library, 143–144 Philosophical Hall, 169 dog-friendly, 32 Rosie’s Yarn Cellar, 180 PHLASH Buses, 55 family-friendly, 105 Roxy Theatre, 218 PHL Limousine, 48 food courts, 119–120 Royal Tavern, 211 Physick House, 147, 171 indie coffee shops, 118–119 Running and jogging, 162 Pine Crest Club, 161 Lancaster County, 254–258 Ryan Veterinary Hospital, 32 Plage Tahiti, 185 late-night, 214 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 272

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Society Hill Playhouse, 200 Ticket Warehouse, 193 Safety, 26 Sophie’s Yarns, 180 Tiffany & Co., 189 St. Joseph’s University Hawks, Sophy Curson, 186 Time zone, 60 163 Soul of America, 30 Tin Angel, 207 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 20 South Philadelphia, 54 Todd House, 171 St. Peter’s Episcopal, 139–140 South Philly, 8 Tourist information, 14, 48–49 Salons, 218 South Street, 54, 201 Brandywine Valley, 230 Sarcone’s Bakery, 119, 187 Southwest Airlines, 35 Bucks County, 220, 222 SATH (Society for Accessible Sparacino, 184 Lancaster County (Amish Travel & Hospitality), 27 Special-interest trips, 40–41 Country), 239–240 Satya Boutique, 184 Spectator sports, 162–164 Tower Theatre, 207 Scarlett Alley, 188 Spectrum, 162 Town Home, 188 Schuylkill Banks, 158, 160, 162 Spirit of Philadelphia, 155, 158 Track and field, 164 Schuylkill Banks boat tours, Sporting Club at the Bellevue, Trains and railways, 154 161 38–39, 41, 48 Schuylkill River Park, 157 Sporting goods, 190 New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, Seasons, 18 Sports Express, 38 224 Second Bank of the United Standard Tap, 211–212 Strasburg attractions, States, 169 Starr Garden, 157 245–246 Second Sunday (Lancaster), STA Travel, 31, 37 Transit information, 60 256 Stiletto, 190 Transit Nightclub, 205 Segway i2 Gliders, 152 Strasburg, 245–246 Transportation, 54–57 Senior travel, 28–29 Strasburg Rail Road, 245 Travel blogs and travelogues, 33 SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsyl- Strawberry Mansion, 152 Travel CUTS, 32 vania Transportation Author- Street food vendors, 109 Traveler’s checks, 18 ity), 39, 54 Street maps, 50 Travelex Insurance Services, 23 Sertoma Club’s chicken barbe- Streets, main, 49–50 Travel Guard International, 23 cue (Lancaster), 256 Strikes Bowling Lounge, Traveling Internationally with Sesame Place (Langhorne), 217–218 Your Kids, 30 158, 222 Student travel, 31–32 Traveling to Philadelphia, 76 Carriage Company, 159 Subway, 54–55 35–39 Shampoo, 205 Sugarcube, 186 Travel insurance, 23–25 Shane Candies, 77 Summer Fest (New Holland), Travel Insured International, 23 Sherman Brothers, 190 256 Treehouse, 150 Shipping your luggage, 38 Swann Lounge at the Four Tria, 215 Shoes, 190 Seasons, 212 Trip-cancellation insurance, 23 Shopping, 2, 175–192 Sweetbriar, 154 Tritone, 212 Bucks County, 224 Swimming, 162 Trocadero Theatre, 207 Lancaster County (Amish Trolleys, 55, 56, 65 Country), 248–250 Troupe & Co. Fine Arts Gallery Shopping centers, 191–192 Taller Puertorriqueño, 31 (Lancaster), 256 The Shops at Liberty Place, 192 Tanger Outlet Center, 250 Trump House, 168 Sights and attractions, Tavern on Camac, 217 Tubing, Bucks County, 224 121–160 Taxes, 60 The Turf Club at Center City, Bucks County, 222 Taxis, 57 164 Hope and Lambertville area, Temperatures, average, 18 Tuttleman IMAX Theater, 218 223–224 Temple Owls, 163 12th Air Command, 217 for kids, 156–158 Tennis, 162 12th Street Gym, 161 New Hope and Lambertville, Thanksgiving Day Parade, 22 Twenty Manning, 214 223 Theater, 196–197 Twist, 188 what’s new in, 2 Theater of the Living Arts Tyler Arboretum (Media), 229 Sisters, 216–217 (TLA), 207 611 Records, 190 Theodore Presser Music Store, SkyCap International, 38 190 Uncles, 217 Smak Parlour, 186 Third Street Habit, 186 Underground Railroad Center at Smith Memorial, 157 32 Degrees, 209 the Historic Zercher Hotel Smoking, 1, 72 Thompson-Neely House, 220 (Christiana), 255 Society Hill, 51, 54, 170 Ticketmaster, 193 United Airlines, 35 Society Hill Hotel Restaurant, Ticket Philadelphia, 193 United Artist Riverview, 218 214 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 273

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United Vacations, 39 Washington Crossing State Barley Sheaf Farm Estate & Spa University City (West Park (New Jersey), 220 (Holicong), 225 Philadelphia), 54 Washington Square, 214 Best Western Eden Resort Inn accommodations, 82–84 Washington Square West, 54 and Suites (Lancaster), nightlife, 201, 204 Washington West, 201 250–251 restaurants, 108–111 Waterworks Interpretive Best Western Independence University of Pennsylvania, 149 Center, 152 Park Hotel, 75 The University of Pennsylvania Wayne Edwards, 184 Best Western Philadelphia Bookstore, 179 Weather information, 60 Northeast, 86 University of Pennsylvania Weathervane Shop (Lancaster), Best Western Revere Inn and Museum of Archaeology and 249–250 Suites (near Lancaster), 251 Anthropology, 148–149 Websites, 14 Bird-in-Hand Family Inn & University of the Arts Welcome America!, 21 Restaurant, 251 Rosenwald-Wolf West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Brandywine River Hotel Gallery, 178 Festival, 21 (Chadds Ford), 232–233 UPSTAGES, 193 W. Graham Arader III Gallery, Cameron Estate Inn and Urban Outfitters, 184 176 Restaurant (Mount Joy), 252 USA 3000, 35 Wheatland (near Lancaster), Centre Bridge Inn (New Hope), US Airways, 35 242 225 USA Rail Pass, 41 Wheelchair accessibility, 26–27 Chamounix Hostel Mansion, 86 U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team White Dog Café, 218 Churchtown Inn Bed and (Strasburg), 246 Whole Foods Market, 187 Breakfast, 252–253 U.S. Mint, 148 Wi-Fi access, 33–34 Comfort Inn Airport, 84 U.S. Pro Cycling Championship, Wilbur Chocolate Company’s Comfort Inn Downtown/ 163 Candy Americana Museum & Historic Area, 75–76 USPro Cycling Championships, 21 Store (Lititz), 245 Cordials Bed & Breakfast William Way Community (New Hope), 225 Center, 28 Country Inn of Lancaster, 251 Vagabond, 172, 186 Wilma Theater, 77, 197, 199 Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Golf Club, 161 Wine bars, 215 Center City, 82 Valley Green Inn, 154 Wines and liquors, 191 Doubletree Hotel Philadel- The Vault at the Ritz-Carlton, Winterthur Museum & Country phia, 72 212 Estate, 232 1812 Lambertville House, 225 Verizon Hall, 199 Wissahickon Creek, 154, 160 Embassy Suites Center City, 80 VF Outlet Village (near Witmer Quilt Shop (New Embassy Suites Hotel Philadel- Reading), 250 Holland), 249 phia Airport, 85 Vintage, 215 Woodford, 152 Evermay on the Delaware Virtual Bellhop, 38 Woody’s, 217 (Erwinna), 225 Visas, 15, 60 Workshop on the Water, 146 Fairville Inn (Chadds Ford), 233 Visitor information, 14, 48–49 World Café Live, 207 Four Points by Sheraton, 84 Brandywine Valley, 230 Worldwide Assistance Four Seasons Hotel, Bucks County, 220, 222 Services, 24 8–10, 76, 81 Lancaster County (Amish Gables, 83–84 Country), 239–240 General Sutter Inn (Lititz), 253 Zanzibar Blue, 206 Golden Plough Inn (Lahaska), Zoo, Philadelphia, 150–151 223 Wachovia Center, 162 ZooAmerica (Hershey), 247 Green Acres Farm Bed & Break- Walking tours, 159–160 Zooballoon, 150 fast (Mount Joy), 254 self-guided, 165–174 Hamanassett (Chester Heights), historic highlights, 232 165–171 ACCOMMODATIONS Hampton Inn Philadelphia Old City, 172–174 Across the Way B&B at the International Airport, 84 Walnut Lane, 161 Fassitt Mansion (White Harvest Drive Family Motel & Walnut Room, 209 Horse), 255 Restaurant (Intercourse), 252 , 197 Airport Ramada Inn, 84 The Hilton Inn at Penn, Warmdaddy’s, 205–206 Alden House (Lititz), 252 8–9, 82–83 Washington Crossing Historic Alexander Inn, 75 Historic Smithton Inn Park, 220 Bank Street Hostel, 10, 86 (Ephrata), 253 Holiday Inn Airport, 84 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 274

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Holiday Inn City Line, 86 Sheraton Philadelphia Center Di Bruno Bros. Pronto, 96 Holiday Inn Historic District, 72 City, 82 Dilworthtown Inn (West Holiday Inn Philadelphia Sheraton Society Hill, Chester), 233 Stadium, 84 74–75, 81 DiNardo’s Famous Crabs, 94 Homewood Suites Philadel- Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Dmitri’s, 110 phia, 86 Hotel, 85 Doce Carini, 116 Hotel Sofitel, 8, 10, 77 Sheraton University City, 83 Earl’s Prime (Lahaska), 223 Hotel Windsor, 9, 80 Shippen Way Inn, 9, 78 Eby’s Pequea Bed & Breakfast Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Sporting Club at the Farm (Gordonville), 258 Penn’s Landing, 9, 69 Bellevue, 9 Effie Ophelia (Lancaster), 256 Inn at Bowman’s Hill (New Sweetwater Farm (Glen Mills), E. J. Bowman House Hope), 225–226 232 (Lancaster), 258 Inn at Montchanin Village Ten Eleven Clinton, 9 El Vez, 94 (Montchanin, DE), 10, 233 Thomas Bond House, 76 Ernesto’s 1521 Café, 13, 104 Inn at Phillips Mill (New Hope), Westin Philadelphia, 79–80 Esca (New Hope), 226–227 225 Willow Valley Family Resort Estia, 104 The Inns at Doneckers, 253 (Lancaster), 254 Family Cupboard Restaurant & Lancaster Arts Hotel, 256 Woolverton Inn (Stockton, NJ), Buffet (Bird-in-Hand), 258 The Latham, 80–81 225 Famous Fourth Street Deli- Leola Village Inn and Suites, catessen, 95, 97, 105 252 Farmacia, 89 Loews Philadelphia Hotel, RESTAURANTS Farmhouse (Avondale), 234 9, 72–73, 81 Alma de Cuba, 99 Fork, 11, 89, 92, 96 Morris House Hotel, 74 Amada, 88 Fork, Etc., 89, 170 Inn and Spa Ansill, 106 Fountain Restaurant, 11–12, 98 (Strasburg), 253 Ants Pants, 118 Franklin Fountain, 13, 105 New Hope Motel in the Woods, Audrey Claire, 110 The Freight House 226 Barclay Prime, 97 (Doylestown), 227 Omni Hotel at Independence Beau Monde, 95 Friday Saturday Sunday, Park, 9, 69 Benna’s Café, 118–119 10, 11, 100 Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Ben’s Bistro, 105 The Gables (Chadds Ford), 233 Bellevue, 8, 9, 78 Bistro 7, 111 Gayle, 106–107 Pennsbury Inn (Chadds Ford), Bliss, 13, 104 Geno’s Steaks, 13, 115, 117, 214 232 Bootsie’s, 96 Good Dog Bar and Restaurant, Penn’s View Hotel, 8, 74 Brandywine Prime Seafood and 12, 96 Penn Tower Hotel, 83 Chops (Chadds Ford), 233 Good ‘N’ Plenty Restaurant Philadelphia Airport Hilton, 85 Brasserie Perrier, 11, 99–100 (Smoketown), 257 Philadelphia Airport Marriott Buddakan, 88–89 Grocery, 96 Hotel, 84 Café Chocolate (Lititz), 245 Hamilton’s Grill Room Philadelphia Marriott, Court- Caribou Cafe, 93 (Lambertville), 227 yard by Marriott, and Chapterhouse, 118 Hausbrandt, 118 Residence Inn, 73 Chart House, 156 Honey’s Sit ‘N’ Eat, 108 Raven Resort (New Hope), 226 Cherry Street Chinese Kosher Horizons Café, 100 Rayba Acres Farm (Paradise), Vegetarian Restaurant, 100 Imperial Inn, 112 254 Chloe, 111 Jake’s, 114 The Red Caboose Motel & Chubby’s, 116 Jamaican Jerk Hut, 111 Restaurant (Strasburg), 246 City Tavern, 89 Jim’s Steaks, 115, 117 Renaissance Philadelphia Cock ‘n Bull (Lahaska), 223 John and Peter’s (New Hope), Airport, 84–85 Continental, 93–94 226 Rittenhouse 1715, 81–82 Continental Mid-Town, John J. Jeffries (Lancaster), 256 , 9, 10, 102–103 John’s Roast Pork, 12, 117, 118 78–79, 81 Cosmi’s Deli, 116 Jones, 97, 105 The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, Cuttalossa Inn (near La Colombe, 118 10, 79 Lumberville), 224 Lacroix, 10, 12, 98 Rocky Acre Farm B&B (Mount D’alessandro’s, 116 La Famiglia, 11, 92 Joy), 255 Dans Restaurant, 257–258 Lakeside Chinese Deli, 112 Sheraton Bucks County Hotel Delegates Restaurant, 166 The Landing (New Hope), 226 (Langhorne), 226 Derek’s, 114 La Viola, 104 Devil’s Alley, 96 Lazaro’s, 117 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 275

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Le Bec-Fin, 10, 11, 98–99 The Palm, 96 Shady Maple Smorgasbord Le Castagne, 96 Paradiso, 107 (near Blue Ball), 257 Lee How Fook, 11, 112 Pasion!, 99, 104 Shank and Evelyn’s, 119 Little Pete’s, 214 Pat’s King of Steaks, Siam (Lambertville), 226 Lolita, 111 13, 115, 117, 214 Simon Pearce on the Brandy- Lorenzo’s & Son’s, 214 Penne, 109 wine (West Chester), 233 Los Catrines & Tequila’s, Philadelphia Fish & Company, Sonny’s, 117 100–101 94–95 Sonny’s Famous Steaks, 214 Mama’s Vegetarian, 100 Philadelphia Java Co., 118 Southwark, 107 Marathon Grill, 11, 105–106 Picnic, 96 Sovalo, 113 Marigold Kitchen, 108–109 Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant Standard Tap, 113 Marra’s, 12, 107–108 (Bird-in-Hand), 257 Stoudt’s Black Angus Restaurant Marsha Brown’s (New Hope), Pod, 108 & Brew Pub (Adamstown), 227 Positano Coast, 95 258 Matyson, 110 The Prime Rib, 12, 101 Susanna Foo, 104 Melograno, 110 Pumpkin, 111 Swann Lounge at the Four Mercato, 111 Ralph’s Italian Restaurant, 108 Seasons, 13, 116 Midtown II, 214 Rangoon Burmese Restaurant, Tacconelli’s, 114 Miller’s Smorgasbord (near 112 Tangerine, 92–93 Lancaster), 257 Ray’s Coffee Shop, 112–113 Tony Luke’s, 116 Monk’s Café, 106 Rick’s Philly Steaks, 117 Tony Luke’s Roast Pork, 119 Morimoto, 10, 88 Ristorante Panorama, 11, 95 Twenty21, 96 Moshulu, 11, 94 Rittenhouse Hotel, 13 Vetri, 99 Nan, 109 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 12 Victor Cafe, 107 New Deck Tavern, 110 Rouge, 13, 101 Vietnam, 113 New Delhi, 110–111 Sam’s Morning Glory, 12, 108 Vietnam Palace, 113 Nineteen, 104 Sang Kee Peking Duck House, Washington Square, 13, 93 Nineteen Restaurant, Café and 112 Water Works Restaurant and Bar, 101 Sansom Street Oyster House, Lounge, 13, 101–102 Oceanaire, 92 103–104 White Dog Café, 12, 109 Ocean Harbor, 112 Sarcone’s Deli, 12 Winnie’s Le Bus, 105, 114 Old City Coffee, 118, 172 Senorita Burrita (Lancaster), Zanzibar Blue, 105 Old Original Bookbinder’s, 92 256 Zocalo, 111 The Orchard (Chadds Ford), 233 Zoubi (New Hope), 226 18_100486 bindex.qxp 4/21/07 12:08 AM Page 276

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