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INDEX See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below. GENERAL INDEX AIA Bookstore and Design traveling to, 233 Center, 172, 173 visitor information, 234 AIDSinfo, 258 Amish Experience (Inter- cademic trips and language A Airport Wireless, 51–52 course), 234 classes, 49 Air travel, 37–38 Amish Farm and House Academy of Music, 191 A.K.A. Music, 182 (Lancaster), 237 Academy of Natural Sciences, AllCell, 52 Anabaptists, 230 139 All Join Hands (mural), 131 Animal-rights issues, 49 Academy of Vocal Arts, 189 Amada, 205 Annenberg Center at the Uni- Access America, 257 America-Italia Society of Phila- versity of Pennsylvania, Accommodations, 1, 64–83. delphia, 49 192, 193 See also Accommodations American Express, 254 Antiquarian’s Delight, Index American Helicopter Museum 169–170 B&B agencies, 64–65 (West Chester), 223 Antiques, 169–171 best, 7–9 American Music Theatre Pennsylvania Dutch Brandywine Valley, 226–227 (Lancaster), 253 Country, 242 Center City American Revolution (Revolu- Antiques Show, 34 east of Broad, 84–94 tionary War), 18–19 Aquarium, Adventure, 146 west of Broad, 94–103 American Swedish Historical Architectural highlights, City Line and Northeast, 82 Museum, 140–141 129–132 hostels, 82–83 America the Beautiful Access Architecture, 21–23, 25, 162 near the airport, 80–82 Pass, 45 historic buildings and mon- New Hope area, 219–220 America the Beautiful Senior uments, 135–138 Old City and Convention Pass, 46 Arch Street Meeting House, Center area, 65–72 The Amish, 229, 232–237, 240, 133, 166 Pennsylvania Dutch 243–245, 247–249, 251, 252. Arden Theatre, 152 Country, 245–249 See also Pennsylvania Dutch Arden Theatre Company, 190 rates, 64 Country Area codes, 254 tipping, 260 books on, 233 Army-Navy Game, 37 University City, 79–80 characteristics of, 232–233 Art galleries, 171–172 west of Broad Street, 72–79 dining with, 251 Pennsylvania Dutch Adams, John, 122–123, 137 etiquette, 235 Country, 252 Adamstown, 242 tourism and, 230 Articles of Confederation, 123 Adventure xand wellness Amish Country (Pennsylvania Arts Bank, 192 trips, 49–50 Dutch Country; Lancaster Art Star, 173 Adventure Aquarium, 146 County), 229–253 Associated Services for the African-American Museum accommodations, 245–249 Blind, 45 in Philadelphia (AAMP), COPYRIGHTEDarts scene, 252 MATERIALAssociation of Independent 139–140 etiquette, 235 Tour Operators (AITO), 48 African Americans exploring, 235–240 Assouline & Roth, 180 African-American Museum getting around, 234 Athenaeum of Philadelphia, in Philadelphia (AAMP), for kids, 240–242 138 139–140 religion in, 230, 232 Atwater Kent Museum, 141 Black History Month, 33 restaurants, 249–253 Aurora and General Advertiser, Mother Bethel African shopping, 242–245 124 Methodist Episcopal suggested itineraries, 236 Australia Church, 134 tourism in, 230 customs regulations, 32 The Underground Railroad, embassy, 255 250 266 Australia (cont.) Blue Cross RiverRink at Bucks County Playhouse passports, 259 Festival Pier, 155 (New Hope), 217 visas, 261 Blue Mountain Vineyards, 184 Bucks County River Country, AVA (Academy of Vocal Arts), Boathouse Association, 157 154, 218 189 Boathouse Row, 148 Bucks County Visitors Center, Boating, 154. See also Peddler’s Village (Lahaska), Bamboo, 200–201 Canoeing; Kayaking 214 Bar Ferdinand, 205 regattas, 157 Bump, 208–209 Barnes & Noble, 172 Boat tours and cruises, Business hours, 254 readings, 211 151, 152–153 Bus Stop Boutique, 183 Barnes Foundation (Merion), Bob & Barbara’s, 209 Bus tours, 40, 153 126–127 Bolt Bus, 39 Bus travel, 42–43 Bar Noir, 201 Books, recommended, 24–25 to Pennsylvania Dutch Bars, 200–209 Bookstores, 172 Country, 233 Bartram’s Gardens, 149 Book Trader, 172 Baseball, 156 Borders, 172, 183, 211 Calder, Alexander, 22 Basketball, 157 The Bourse Food Court, Calder, Alexander Milne, 22 Bassett’s America, 101 114–115 Calder, Alexander Stirling, 22 Becuna, USS, 150 Bowling, 210–211 Calderwood Gallery, 170 Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs), Bowman’s Hill Tower (near Calendar of events, 33–37 65, 226 Taylorsville), 216 Canada Beer Garden, 101 Bowman’s Hill Wild Flower Pre- customs regulations, 32 Beiler’s Bakery, 101 serve (near Taylorsville), 216 embassy and consulates, Bella Vista, 59 Brandywine Battlefield Park 255 The Bellevue, 185 (Chadds Ford), 224 entry requirements, 31 Belmont Mansion, 148 Brandywine Creek, 155 health plan, 256 Ben Franklin House, 22 Brandywine River Museum passports, 259 Benjamin Franklin Bridge, (Chadds Ford), 224 Canoeing, 154 129–130, 212 Brandywine Valley, 222–228 Bucks County, 218 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Brandywine Valley Bed & Carpenters’ Hall, 135–136 146 Breakfasts, 226 Car rentals, 38–41 Benjamin Franklin Post Office, Brandywine Valley Wine Trail, Car sharing, 41 124 223 Car travel Benjamin Lovell Shoes, 183 Brasil’s, 198 to Pennsylvania Dutch Bethel African Methodist Epis- Breakfast restaurants, 106 Country, 233 copal Church (Lancaster), Breezenet.com, 41 in Philadelphia, 40 250 The Brethren (the Dunkards), to Philadelphia, 38 Betsy Ross House, 135, 166 229, 232 Cedar Grove, 149 Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, Bridge Cinema de Lux, 211 Cellphones, 51–52 154 Bridges of Lancaster County, Cemeteries, 132–133 Big Bus, 153 238 Center City, 59 Big Jar, 172 Bridget Foy’s South Street accommodations Bike Line, 154 Grill, 205 east of Broad, 84–94 Biking, 49–50, 154 Bridgid’s, 203 west of Broad, 94–103 Amish Country, 237 Broad Street, 16 restaurants Frenchtown (NJ), 218 Broad Street Run, 158 east of Broad, 116 New Hope area, 217–218 Brunswick Tours, 235 Restaurant Week, 33 tours, 50 Bube’s Brewery (Mount Joy), west of Broad, 116 U.S. Pro Cycling Champion- 250 Central Market (Lancaster), ship, 35, 157 Bucks County and nearby New 236 Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market, Jersey, 213–222 Chadds Ford, 224, 226–227 242 attractions, 214–217 Sweetwater Farm (Glen Bishop’s Collar, 202 for kids, 152 Mills), 226 Bishop White House, 164–165 traveling to, 213–214 The Chamber Orchestra of The Black Cat, 173 visitor information, 214 Philadelphia, 188 Black History Month, 33 Bucks County Bed and Break- Charter of Privileges, 123 Black Sheep, 202–203 fast Association, 214 Cheesesteaks, 113–115 Blendo, 180–181 Bucks County Conference & Chef’s Market, 180 Bloomsday, 35 Visitors Bureau, 214 Cherry Crest Adventure Farm (Ronks), 240 Chester County Visitors Center Crossing Vineyards and Pennsylvania Dutch 267 (Kennett Square), 224 Winery, 218 Country, 249–253 Chestnut Hill, 59 Cuba Libre, 206 pretheater, 102 Children of Philadelphia Cue Records, 183 Reading Terminal Market, (mural), 131 Curtis Institute of Music, 101 Children’s Zoo, 145 192, 193 South Street and South Phil- Chinatown, 59 The Curtis Opera Theater, 190 adelphia, 104–106 restaurants, 110–111 Customs regulations, 31–32 tipping, 261 Chinese New Year, 33 Cycle Corner of Frenchtown University City (West Phila- Choo Choo Barn-Traintown (NJ), 218 delphia), 106–110 USA (Strasburg), 240 vegetarian and vegan, 98 Chris’ Jazz Cafe, 198–199 Dad Vail Regatta, 34, 157 what’s new, 1–2 Christ Church, 133–134, 166 Daffy’s, 174 Dirty Frank’s, 209 Christ Church Burial Ground, Daily Pennsylvanian, 47 Disabilities, travelers with, 132, 166 Dance clubs, 198 44–45 Christmas Tours of Fairmount Dance companies, 188–189 Dive bars, 209 Park, 37 D’Angelo’s Lounge, 198 Downstairs at the Bellevue, Churches, 133–135 Dark Horse, 203 115–116 Cinemas, 211 Davis-Lenox House, 162 Downtown Cheese Shop, 101 Citizens Bank Park, 156, 157 Daylight saving time, 260 Doylestown, 221 City Hall, 130 Debit cards, 43 Drexel University, 47 City Line accommodations, 82 Declaration House (Graff Drinker’s Tavern and Pub, 203 Citypass, 118 House), 136 Drinking laws, 254 City Sports, 184 Declaration of Independence, Driving tours, 218 City Tavern, 165 18, 35, 123–125, 136, The Dunkards (the Brethren), Classical music, 188 160, 163 229, 232 Climate, 32 Delancey Park, 151–152 Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Club and music scene, Delaware Avenue/Columbus (Lancaster), 253 194–200 Boulevard, 195 Dutch Eating Place, 101 Coastal Cave Trading Co., 101 Delaware County’s Brandy- Dutch Wonderland Cobbs Creek, 156 wine Conference and Visi- (Lancaster), 241 Cobbs Creek golf course, 155 tors Bureau (Chadds Ford), Coffee shops, 116 224 Eakins, Thomas, 57, 128, 148 Columbia Market, 242 Demuth Museum (Lancaster), Eastern Mountain Sports, 184 Columbus Day Parade, 36 252 Eastern State Penitentiary, 141 Comcast Center, 23, 130–131 Denim Lounge, 201 Eating and drinking, 27–28. Common Threads, 131 Department stores, 174 See also Restaurants Conspiracy Showroom, 173 Devon Horse Show, 34 food and wine trips, 50–51 Constitutional Convention Di Bruno Bros. House of Reading Terminal Market, (1787), 18, 24, 118, 165 Cheese, 113, 180 101 Continental Mid-Town, 206 Dining, 84–117. See also shopping for food, 180 Continental Restaurant and Restaurants Index Green Dragon Market & Martini Bar, 206 best, 10–13 Auction (near Convention Center, Pennsylva- Brandywine Valley, 227–228 Ephrata), 238–239 nia (PCC), 132 breakfast, 106 Lancaster County farm- hotels near, 65–72 Center City er’s markets, 242–243 Cookbook Stall, 172 east of Broad, 84–94 Lititz, 239 CoreStates Science Park, 127 west of Broad, 94–103, Eco-tourism, 48 Country Lane Quilts (Leola), 116 Edgar Allan Poe National 244 cheesesteaks, 113–115 Historical Site, 138 Countryside Road-Stand (near Chinatown, 110–111 Ed’s Buggy Rides (Strasburg), Ronks), 243 coffee shops, 116 240 County Theater (Doylestown), family-friendly, 103 Eldreth Pottery (Oxford), 245 221 food courts, 114–117 Electric Factory, 199 Covered bridges, 149 late-night, 207 Electricity,
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