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Excites the senses. Illuminates history. Entertains the kids. Ignites the imagination. Dazzles the sports fanatic. Invigorates the shopper. Surprises the historian. And satisfies the palate.

Hey, that’s just for starters. To get going and start planning your great Philadelphia adventure, visit our website at www.pcvb.org. You’re going to fall in love with the place that loves you back.

PHILLY FIRST Look for this symbol throughout this brochure to signify a Philadelphia First!

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WELCOME TO THE WONDERS OF THE PHILADELPHIA REGION!

We can’t wait to welcome you to Philadelphia! This book provides a glimpse at what makes Philadelphia such a dynamic destination. Although Philadelphia proudly honors our nation’s strong heritage, it is by no means stranded in the past. When you visit this celebrated city, be prepared for more than just a history lesson. What makes Philadelphia and its countryside so special is the unique blend of experiences you have to come here in person to discover: four centuries of history; modern-day neighborhoods; legendary battlefields; cobblestone streets and Colonial architecture; old-fashioned covered bridges; quirky museums; hidden gardens in quaint city enclaves; irresistible nightclubs; bountiful gardens and arboreta; local farmers’ markets; upscale shopping, world-class accommodations and, of course, our delicious dining. When you arrive in Philadelphia, be sure to stop by the Independence at 6th and Market Streets to pick up maps, event information, brochures and a copy of the Philadelphia Official Visitors Guide. For more information about Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, visit www.pcvb.org or call 1-800-537-7676.

2 GETTING HERE

GETTING HERE IS EASY. IT’S LEAVING THAT’S HARD!

YOU’LL WANT TO STAY FOR A WHILE. ★ We’re easily reached by car, train or air, just two minutes from I-95, which runs from points north and south. Or, access the area via the Turnpike and Turnpike. ★ We’re just 1-1/2 hours from ; 2-1/2 hours from , D.C. ★ Amtrak Rail Transportation: Amtrak operates trains from 30th Street Station with service along the Northeast Corridor and points west and south...... 800-USA-RAIL www.amtrak.com ★ SEPTA Rail Line The R-1 connects the airport directly to Center City including the Amtrak Station and Pennsylvania Center. Other SEPTA Regional Rail lines can shuttle you throughout the region. ★ Phlash Downtown Loop visitors to many of the city’s popular destinations and . ★ Philadelphia International Airport LOCAL LiNGO ...... 1-800-PHL-GATE or 215-937-6800 We call I-76 the www.phl.org and refer to I-476 as the Blue Route.

3 3 3 DIRECTIONS TO THE INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER From the east: Go over the Bridge and follow signs to I-95 north. Take exit 22 (on left) for I-676 and follow the signs for onto Callowhill Street. Take Callowhill Street to Sixth Street. Turn left on Sixth Street and four blocks.* From the west: Take I-76 east to exit 344 for I-676 east. Follow signs for Ben Franklin Bridge. Bear right onto Sixth Street and travel three blocks.* From the north: Take I-95 south to exit 22 (Central Philadelphia/I-676) for Independence Hall/Callowhill Street. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Callowhill Street and follow to Sixth Street. Turn left on Sixth Street and travel four blocks.* From the south: Take I-95 north to exit 22 (Central Philadelphia/I-676) (on left) and follow the signs for Independence Hall onto Callowhill Street. Take Callowhill Street to Sixth Street. Turn left on Sixth Street and travel four blocks.* * The Visitor Center is located on Sixth Street, between Arch and Market Streets, on the left.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PENNSYLVANIA From the east: Take I-676 west over the Bridge and follow signs to Rte. 611/PA Convention Center onto Vine Street. Turn left onto 12th Street.* From the west: Take I-76 east to exit 344 (I-676 east). Follow signs for Central Philadelphia. Take the second exit (Broad Street/Route 611) onto Vine Street. Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center; at the fourth traffic light, turn right onto 12th Street.* From the north: Take I-95 south to exit 22 (Central Philadelphia/I-676). Take I-676 west to the first exit (Broad Street). Follow exit ramp onto 15th Street. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Vine Street and stay to the right following signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Turn right onto 12th Street.* From the south: Take I-95 north to exit 22 (Central Philadelphia/I-676) (left exit). Take I-676 west to the first exit (Broad Street). Follow exit ramp onto 15th Street. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Vine Street and stay to the right following signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Turn right on to 12th Street.* * The entrance to the Convention Center is located two blocks ahead at 12th and Arch Streets.

For more information on traveling to Philadelphia, visit the maps/directions section of our Web site at www.pcvb.org.

4 OVERVIEW OF PHILADELPHIA

Ok, let’s start with the basics. The city of Philadelphia is the fifth largest in the United States and the largest in Pennsylvania, with approximately 1.5 million people. About one-third of our nation’s population is within a five-hour drive of our region. founded our city way back in 1682. (Look for Penn atop City Hall.) During the , the fight for freedom took hold here at Carpenters’ Hall in 1774, site of the First

PHILLY FIRST . In July 1776, independence rang out with the signing of the Declaration of Independence (at what is now Independence Hall). In 1787, our nation’s founders came to Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention. Once the Constitution was written, Philadelphia served as the capital city of the new nation from 1790 to 1800.

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5 WE’RE A HISTORIC TOWN IN A BIG CITY

Philadelphia and its surrounding counties may be the best living textbook available for understanding the history of our nation. Why do we think so? The roots of American democracy are found in Philadelphia: The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were not just drafted here by accident. Instead, they stand as the most recognized symbols of the , which had its roots in Philadelphia 100 years before 1776. When the aristocratic William Penn decided in 1682 to apply his Quaker ideals of racial harmony and religious tolerance to the colony, he set into motion forces that would produce the America we recognize today. By opening the floodgates of immigration, regardless of creed, Pennsylvania became, in effect, America’s first multicultural society. Penn’s great holy experiment National Park generated numerous mini- experiments, still visible in the stone farmhouses of Welsh Quaker and German Mennonite families scattered across the fertile countryside in Bucks County and beyond. By connecting this patchwork of agricultural communities to the global economy of the 18th century, Philadelphia quickly became the busiest port in all the colonies. With such a thriving economy, radically diverse populations, and central location, it should come as no surprise that the contrasting colonies united at

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6 OOVERVIEWVERVIEW OF OFPPHILADELPHIAHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia to plot a revolution. Penn’s “city of brotherly love” would become the model for their new nation. The same unique factors that attracted trade, immigrants, and ideas also lured invading armies; thus, crucial battles of the War were waged here. You can still trace the campaign for Philadelphia across the region, where Sir William Howe pressed toward the rebel capital in the fall of 1777. The first major clash came in September at the Brandywine River, 20 miles south of the city. Then in October, the two armies engaged in brutal house-to-house fighting with ’s surprise attack in Germantown, just outside Philadelphia. Meanwhile, rebels harried the British fleet from on the , in one of the heaviest artillery bombardments in history. The British ultimately captured Philadelphia, and Washington pulled back to spend the winter revamping his army at Valley Forge. Of course, history did not end in 1776, and there is much to discover beyond the American Revolution. In the 19th century,

Penn’s “city of brotherly love” would become the model for their new nation.

Philadelphia continued to be the nation’s center of culture, attracting writers like Edgar Allen Poe. It was also home to the nation’s largest free African American population by 1790, and this vibrant community built many of the earliest black cultural institutions, including the first A.M.E. church and a network of Underground Railroad stations extending out into the countryside. After the Civil War, the Underground

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7 Railroad gave way to the great iron rail network that radiated from Philadelphia — the undisputed center of America’s industrial revolution. You can still trace the course of America’s urban expansion by starting at the Reading Railroad Terminal (a monument to this country’s first billion-dollar industry!), sampling the delicious diversity of a market which owes its very existence to the trains that knitted together the hinterland with urban consumers. Then follow those same rails in the opposite direction, along the old lines which spurred wealthy industrialists like Baldwin and Lippincott to build palatial suburban mansions. In short, if you want to understand how America evolved into the nation that it is, take a look at Philadelphia!

PHILADELPHIA ALL YEAR-ROUND Our region is exciting in every season with special events and festivals. Whether you’re into gardening, parades, jazz, fireworks, history or cycling, you‘ll find unique events that will add something special to your visit. Visit the calendar of events section of www.pcvb.org for detailed information.

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8 PHILADELPHIA’S NEIGHBORHOODS

MAKE OUR PHILADELPHIA YOUR PHILADELPHIA : See and be seen along the posh boutiques, and outdoor cafes of Rittenhouse Row. If you bring your dog, he’ll have great company in the Square.

OLD CITY: Historic charm mixes with urban chic in this gallery, shopping and dining district. The First Friday evening of every month is a gallery “happening.” CHINATOWN: The Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch Streets welcomes you to the Chinese culture and culinary delights of this ethnic mecca with over 100 restaurants and stores featuring food from every Chinese province; plus Malaysian, Vietnamese, Thai and Korean. CHESTNUT HILL: Cobblestone-lined streets and magnificent homes grace this quaint village of shops, galleries and restaurants.

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MANAYUNK: A two-mile long section of Main Street with cutting-edge upscale boutiques, restaurants, cafes and galleries.

SOUTH STREET: There’s something for everyone along South Street, where punk and funk go right along with more than 300 eclectic shops and restaurants.

UNIVERSITY CITY: Home to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. An exciting environment including bookstores, museums, restaurants, theaters, coffeehouses and more. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY: Within a walkable mile of City Hall, you’ll find glorious fountains and a vast array of museums and libraries, all ending with the Philadelphia Museum of Art and those famous “Rocky steps.”

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AVE NUE OF THE ARTS: In the heart of downtown Philadelphia, with City Hall in the center, the Avenue of the Arts (Broad Street) is the performing arts district which includes theaters, museums, concert halls, schools, universities and the new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA: This tightly knit neighborhood is home to some of Philadelphia’s best Italian restaurants, the outdoor Italian Market, authentic Philly cheesesteaks and the Mummers Museum.

DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT: Colombus Boulevard, which parallels the river, offers year-round concerts, festivals, sightseeing, dining and nightlife.

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PHILADELPHIA COUNTRYSIDE

BRANDYWINE VALLEY: Home to spectacular Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine River Museum (famous for its Wyeth paintings); charming bed and breakfasts abound.

NEW HOPE/ PEDDLER’S VILLAGE: Escape to the country, less than one hour from Center City. Enjoy parks, covered bridges, canoeing and tubing down the , antique and funky shopping, restaurants, cafes, and bed and breakfasts.

VA LLEY FORGE : One of our region’s most historic areas, Valley Forge is famous as General George Washington’s encampment. See Washington’s headquarters and the troops’ log cabins. Nearby is the nation’s largest retail mall, King of Prussia Mall.

12 TOURING

We’ve given you some tips so you can easily see many of our region’s highlights. Make sure you book an extra night! To best see Center City Philadelphia, we’ve used the grid plan set by our founder William Penn who arranged the city into five main squares: Penn (originally Centre), Washington, Rittenhouse, Logan and Franklin. See our map in the back cover for an overview.

DETAILS ARE THROUGHOUT THE BOOK. THE FOLLOWING ARE HIGHLIGHTS ONLY!

PENN SQUARE City Hall fills the Square. Start here and see.... ★ City Hall itself (tour) ★ Reading Terminal Market (must taste: sticky buns, soft pretzels, and so much more). Note: The Amish are here Wednesday through Sunday. ★ Chinatown (great food and the great arch) ★ Pennsylvania Convention Center (don’t miss the art collection) ★ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ★ Masonic Temple ★ The Gallery at Market East (shopping mall) ★ SEPTA Museum (for the train buff) ★ Hard Rock Cafe

WASHINGTON SQUARE A short walk to the Independence Visitor Center (pick up your Philadelphia Official Visitors Guide). Start here and see... ★ Historic Philadelphia (, Independence Hall, Claes Oldenburg’s Clothespin , ) ★ The Bourse (shopping mall) ★ The African American Museum in Philadelphia ★ National Museum of American Jewish History ★ U.S. Mint ★ Balch Institute of Ethnic Studies ★ Atwater Kent Museum ★ Old City (galleries, ethnic restaurants, shopping) The Bourse ★

13 ★ Lights of Liberty Show ★ Waterfront: Battleship New Jersey Museum, Independence Seaport Museum, Olympia, Becuna, RiverLink ferry to New Jersey State Aquarium ★ Jewelers’ Row ★ Explore Society Hill for hidden paths, cobblestone streets, parks, historic homes, trinity houses (3-story, 3-room houses) Lights of Liberty Show ★ South Street

RITTENHOUSE SQUARE Start at the Square and... ★ Shop (Liberty Place, The Bellevue, and shops along Rittenhouse Row) ★ Dine in outdoor cafes ★ Explore the Rosenbach Museum and historic homes on Delancey Street ★ Tour the Civil War Library & Museum ★ Listen to a concert at the Curtis Institute ★ Walk over the Walnut Street bridge into University City, where you’ll find the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Institute of Dining alfresco on Rittenhouse Square Contemporary Art, etc.

LOGAN SQUARE Start at the beautiful Swann Fountain and see... ★ The Academy of Natural Sciences ★ The Science Museum (check out the First Union Science Park behind the museum) ★ ★ Free Library of Philadelphia (don’t miss the rare book collection) ★ Please Touch® Museum ★ Philadelphia Museum of Art ★ Eastern State Penitentiary ★ LOVE Statue in LOVE Park ★ Head West: with beautiful drives, Fairmount Park Mansions, Japanese House & Garden, Boathouse Row (lit up in splendor in the evenings) and Water Works, Azalea Garden 14 PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION

Coming to town for a meeting or convention? Lucky you. You are headed to one of the country’s premier convention destinations which boasts some of the best facilities and service in the country.

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PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER Magnificent architecture, an extensive art collection, natural light and carefully conceived space set the Pennsylvania Convention Center apart. The finest facility of its kind, the Center covers six downtown city blocks and is central to entertainment, shopping, historical, business and cultural districts. The Center is connected indoors to a Hard Rock Cafe, microbrewery, Kinko’s and Philadelphia Marriott , as well as the venerable Reading Terminal Farmers’ Market, The Gallery — the nation’s largest city shopping mall, and a regional rail station which provides direct service to Amtrak and Philadelphia International Airport. The Center features more than 440,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 32,000 square foot ballroom, the 30,000 square foot Grand Hall, and 52 meeting rooms with an additional 90,000 square feet, totaling 592,000 square feet of function space.

NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY No other convention center is as technologically responsive to tomorrow’s information needs. From fiber optic and copper networks, to video conferencing and high-speed Internet connections, convention delegates will find their event fully-wired.

SERVICE, SERVICE, SERVICE Did we mention service? When visitors are in town for business or leisure, Philadelphians live up to the city’s “loves you back” reputation. From florists and limousines, to caterers and rental services, you will find everything you need. Our tour companies will show you the town on foot or by motorcoach, trolley, horse and carriage, boat, bike...even helicopter! Philadelphia’s restaurants will make your taste buds smile and keep you in town an extra day just for dessert. And you’ll find the best convention parties and receptions at the city’s unique and exotic venues. By the time business is complete, you will be planning your return trip to Philadelphia with the entire family!

The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located on Arch Street between 11th and 13th Streets with entrances at 12th and Arch Streets. The R1 rail line takes you from Philadelphia International Airport or Amtrak's 30th Street Station directly into the Center. For more information call 215-418-4700 or visit www.pcvb.org.

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AMERICA’S MOST HISTORIC Begin at the Independence SQUARE MILE Visitor Center at 6th and Market One of the best ways to begin your Streets. View the movie trip in Philadelphia is with a Independence to put you in a walking tour of America’s Most revolutionary state of mind. Be Historic Square Mile. Here, sure to ask a park ranger or guide at Independence National to plan out a route through the Historical Park, you’ll park — then you’re on your way! discover more than a First stop: the Liberty Bell for dozen of the nation’s most an up-close look at the world’s important historic sites and most famous symbol of freedom. attractions celebrating Walk across the lawn to American freedom. Independence Hall, the birthplace of our nation, the site where the Declaration of Independence was penned and signed and the U.S. Constitution was written. A new exhibit features original copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Independence Hall United States Constitution and the Articles of Confederation. This “Great Essentials” exhibit is displayed in the West Wing of Independence Hall and includes the inkstand, which was believed to have been used for the original signings. Next door, in Congress Hall, the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives met from

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1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia depicts Franklin’s house and was the nation’s capital. Nearby printing shop, plus an stands Old City Hall, home of underground museum. the U.S. Supreme Court from At the end of cobblestone- 1791-1800. lined Church Street is Christ From there, walk to the Second Church, an active Episcopal Bank of the United States. This parish since 1695, and the Greek-revival-style building place where Benjamin Franklin, contains portraits of famous George Washington and Americans and foreigners — all the Betsy Ross worshipped. great names from the last 25 years Step outside to the Christ of the 18th century. Just down the Church Burial Ground where street is the New Hall Military more Colonial and Revolutionary Museum, a reconstruction of the War leaders are buried than 1790 building that served as any other nonmilitary cemetery headquarters for the U.S. in the U.S. Department of War from 1791-1792. Today, it houses a commemoration of the early history of the U.S. armed forces. Stop by Carpenters’ Hall, where the First Continental Congress met. Although Ben Franklin’s house no longer stands, you can still see the place where it once stood at Franklin Court. Here, the Robert Venturi- designed “Ghost House”

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Check out two of the many home and tribute to the historic homes in the city at the Revolutionary war patriot. Bishop White House, home of At the Graff House Pennsylvania’s first Episcopal (Declaration House), see a bishop, built during 1786-1787, reconstruction of the house where and the Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived during the National Memorial, the former time he wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Second Bank of the United States

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INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER CARPENTERS’ HALL 215-965-7676 322 Chestnut Street 6th and Market Streets FRANKLIN COURT and B. FREE LIBERTY BELL PAVILION FRANKLIN POST OFFICE On Market Street, between 5th Reachable from Market Street and 6th Streets between 3rd and 4th Streets INDEPENDENCE HALL CHRIST CHURCH ...... 215-922-1695 On Chestnut Street, between 5th 2nd Street above Market Street and 6th Streets GRAFF HOUSE CONGRESS HALL (DECLARATION HOUSE) 6th and Chestnut Streets 7th and Market Streets OLD CITY HALL BISHOP WHITE HOUSE 5th and Chestnut Streets 309 Walnut Street SECOND BANK OF THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL MEMORIAL Chestnut Street between 4th 301 Pine Street and 5th Streets NEW HALL MILITARY MUSEUM Chestnut Street between 3rd and 4th Streets

PHILADELPHIA’S CULTURAL HERITAGE

People from all walks of life start their journey somewhere. Many of those pathways can be found right here in Philadelphia. Six blocks from the Visitor Center you’ll find a statue of tribute to the Lenape Indians — Native Americans who originally occupied this region. A few steps south, you’ll find the oldest parcel of land continuously owned by African Americans in the country, upon which Mother Bethel A.M.E. still stands. You can even trace your own ethnic history at the Balch Institue for Ethnic Studies, where displays and collections of more than 80 ethnic groups can be found. Sample the rich heritage that makes Philadelphia such a unique place to visit.

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YOU COULD PLAN YOUR ENTIRE PHILADELPHIA VISIT AROUND OUR INCREDIBLE MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS.

LET’S START WITH ART! The Philadelphia Museum of Art, with its permanent and special collections, showcases some of the world’s most legendary paintings, sculptures, and decorative and architectural arts. Also on permanent display are such notable collections as Arms and Armor, Costumes and Textiles, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Indian and Himalayan Art. 26th Street and the Benjamin If new is your thing, the Franklin Parkway (closed on Institute of Contemporary Art at Mondays); Philadelphia Museum the University of Pennsylvania is of Art ...... 215-763-8100 your destination, with changing Across the Parkway, the Rodin exhibits in multimedia. Museum houses the largest 36th and Sansom Streets collection of Rodin sculptures ...... 215-898-7108 outside of Paris. 22nd and the Discover Magazine called Parkway (closed Mondays); Rodin The University of Pennsylvania Museum...... 215-763-8100. Museum of Archaeology and

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Discover the nation’s first art museum, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. (Also home of the first and still thriving American Art school.) Where greats including Delacroix and Hicks studied. Broad and Cherry Streets; 215-972-2060.

21 Anthropology one of the “10 great” science museums. A world of ancient artifacts includes a 12-ton sphinx and materials from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, Asia and The Greco-Roman cultures. 33rd and Spruce Streets; University of Pennsylvania Museum ...... 215-898-4000 James A. Michener Art Museum The great artists of tomorrow Head to Doylestown’s James A. can be found at The University Michener Art Museum for a look of the Arts, the nation’s only at works by the region’s famed university devoted exclusively to 19th- and 20th-century artists. education and training in design, 138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown media, and the visual and 215-340-9800 performing arts. Student shows American Art at its best at the and exhibits run throughout the Brandywine River Museum, year. 320 S. Broad Street; renowned for its collection of ...... 800-616-ARTS works by three generations of The works of famous Wyeths, including Jamie Wyeth’s Philadelphians such as Thomas “Portrait of A Pig,” Andrew Pollock, Benjamin West and Sam Wyeth’s “Snow Hill,” and N.C. Maitin grace The Woodmere Art Wyeth’s “Treasure Island.” Museum, a 19th-century stone Routes 1 and 100, Chaddsford mansion in Germantown...... 610-388-2700 9201 Germantown Avenue Winterthur Museum, Garden ...... 215-247-0476 & Library offers the largest and Minutes away, in Merion, is the finest collection of decorative arts , one of the and furniture made or used in greatest private collections of America from 1640-1840. Route impressionist art in the world. 52, Winterthur, DE Included are 180 Renoirs, 69 ...... 800-448-3883 Cèzannes, 60 Matisses and a significant collection of African SPECIAL-INTEREST MUSEUMS sculpture and Native American Climb aboard Olympia, Admiral art. Limited admission. Call in Dewey’s 1898 flagship at the advance. 300 N. Latches Lane, Battle of the Manila Bay, or Merion...... 610-667-0290 Becuna, a WWII submarine, at the

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America’s oldest charter Civil War institution, The Civil War Library and Museum contains three floors of exhibits including uniforms, flags, weapons, art and artifacts. 1805 Pine Street Independence Seaport Museum ...... 215-735-8196 Independence Seaport Museum, Antique fire engines and to see how sailors lived way back equipment highlight the then. Look for the original first- Fireman’s Hall Museum, a class passenger list from the restored fire station that was in Titanic — one of only three that service from 1902-1952. 147 N. still exists today. 211 Columbus Second Street ...... 215-923-1438 Blvd. at Walnut Street Uncover medical marvels and ...... 215-925-5439 mysteries dating from 1750 at The For a look at rare books, Mütter Museum at the College manuscripts and art, the of Physicians of Philadelphia. Rosenbach Museum, housed in 19 S. 22nd Street 215-563-3737 a splendid 19th-century Find out why Philadelphia townhouse, exhibits original men dress up in feathers and works by Maurice Sendak and the sequins every New Year’s Day at original manuscript of James the Mummers Museum. The 100- Joyce’s Ulysses. 2010 Delancy year tradition is explained through Place ...... 215-732-1600 interactive exhibits, a costume The new National Liberty gallery and performance space. Museum is a tribute and salute to 100 S. 2nd Street..215-336-3050 the heroes and events that have The Mercer Museum displays inspired non-violence, freedom Henry Mercer’s collection of folk and human rights around the art, furnishings and implements world. This interactive experience of early Americana. 84 S. Pine invites children and adults to Street, Doylestown partake in a variety of eye- ...... 215-345-0210 opening activities and exhibits. Flight fans won’t want to miss Kids will adore the giant sculpture the American Helicopter Museum called “The Jellybean People”, and Education Center, where while grown-ups marvel at the more than 30 helicopters, vintage breathtaking, 20-foot-high red aircraft and interactive displays glass “Flame of Liberty” sculpture. tell the story of the rotor wing 321 Chestnut Street industry. 1220 American Blvd., ...... 215-925-2800 West Chester...... 610-436-9600

23 CITY SPECIALTIES Best known as Philadelphia’s history museum, the Atwater Kent Museum traces the city’s development over 300 years and interprets the history through exhibits which include more than 40,000 objects. The museum is also home to a complete collection of Norman Rockwell covers for The Saturday Evening Post, originally published in Philadelphia.15 S. Seventh Street ...... 215-685-4830 Mercer Museum Philadelphia’s own City Hall, MAJOR SCIENCE MUSEUMS completed in 1901, is the largest The Franklin Institute Science city hall in the country, with over Museum (possibly the “coolest” hundreds of sculptures including museum in the world) turns the lighted statue of William Penn science into a hands-on, by Alexander Calder atop the 548- interactive adventure with a walk- foot tower. Take a tour and go to through giant human heart and a the top for a tremendous view. “trip” on an airplane, plus plenty Broad and Market Streets of techno exhibits and ...... 215-686-2840 demonstrations. Check out the Wright Brothers’ original hand HERITAGE MUSEUMS drawings for their 1903 flyer. IMAX A melting pot of people, cultures, films shown on a regular basis. religions and ethnicities, our city is 20th Street and Benjamin a reflection of the world around us. Franklin Pkwy...... 215-448-1200 Looking for your roots? Do a little At The Academy of Natural research into your family history at Sciences, look up to Tyrannosaurus Rex and Gigantosaurus, or dig for real fossils in the Paleontology lab. Check out the teenage Egyptian mummy discovered hidden in an unmarked crate in 1977. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway ...... 215-299-1000 The Franklin Institute Science Museum

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founded in 1787, is the first A.M.E. church in America owned and operated by African Americans. 6th and Lombard Streets ...... 215-925-0616 A place to discover the Polish culture, history and art, the Polish American Cultural Center displays paintings, photos and exhibits. 308 Walnut Street ...... 215-922-1700 The American Swedish Historical Museum, built in City Hall 1653 by settlers as a Swedish- some of these incredible museums. style manor house, features 14 Check out the section on Historic galleries commemorating the arts, Homes for some other interesting artifacts and contributions of the recommendations. Swedish people. 1900 Pattison One of America’s leading Avenue ...... 215-389-1776 institutions for multi-cultural Home of the Grand Lodge of study and immigration history, Free and Accepted Masons of The Balch Institute for Ethnic Pennsylvania, the Masonic Studies displays exhibits and Temple now houses the Masonic collections of more than 80 ethnic Library and Museum of groups. 8 S. 7th Street Pennsylvania and features rare ...... 215-925-8090 treasures and books. Guided tours The first museum of its kind in only. 1 N. Broad Street America, The African American ...... 215-988-1917 Museum is home to one of the Explore the evolution of country’s finest collections of Jewish identity in America at the priceless African American art, National Museum of American artifacts and culture.701 Arch Jewish History, dedicated to the Street ...... 215-574-0380 American Jewish experience as a Mother Bethel African religion and a culture. 55 N. 5th Methodist Episcopal Church, Street...... 215-923-3811

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FUN FOR EVERYONE NEW HOPE & IVYLAND RAILROAD: ...... 215-862-2332 PHILADELPHIA ZOO ...... 215-243-1100 32 W. Bridge Street, New Hope 3400 W. Girard Avenue PEDDLER’S VILLAGE CAROUSEL NEW JERSEY STATE AQUARIUM ...... 215-794-4000 AND CHILDREN’S GARDEN Routes 202 &263, Lahaska ...... 800-616-JAWS 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ NEW HOPE CANAL BOAT COMPANY ...... 215-862-0758 BLUE CROSS RIVERRINK (SEASONAL) 149 Main Street, New Hope ...... 215-925-RINK

GET CITYPASS, SAVE MONEY AND AVOID THE LINES! This pay-one-price ticket includes a trolley tour of the city and a day’s admission to The Franklin Institute Science Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo, The Academy of Natural Sciences and the Independence Seaport Museum. Good for nine full days from the date of purchase, the pass costs $30.00 for adults, and $18.00 for kids 3-11. Purchase CityPass at the Independence Visitor Center (6th & Market Streets), at any one of the attractions, or in advance at www.citypass.net.

Sesame Place®

For “fun for the very young,” take the little tykes (ages 7 and under) to the ®, where reaching out is always encouraged. Big Bird and friends make their East Coast home at Sesame Place®, the nation’s only theme park based on Sesame Street characters. Be prepared to get wet on the water rides and to scream on the roller coaster. Please Touch Museum® 210 N. 21st Street ...... 215-963-0667 Sesame Place® 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne ...... 215-752-7070

26 HOME AWAY FROM HOME

From luxury high-rise accommodations to quaint bed and breakfasts, your overnight stay in Philadelphia will be a real getaway. Greater Philadelphia offers more than 17,000 hotel rooms — including 10,000 rooms in Center City; 8,000 within walking distance to the Pennsylvania Convention Center; and 3,000 only a half block from the Center. Lodging selections are diverse in location, style and service. Philadelphia hotels are more than rooms...many of them are architectural treasures, picturesque escapes and innovative alternatives. You can reserve a room in what was once the nation’s first international-style skyscraper. Spend the night in a restored 18th- century . Hang your hat in a room overlooking America’s “most historic square mile.” Or stay in America’s first environmentally smart hotel. Select from more than 30 hotel brands and a of price offerings! You can also choose from numerous campgrounds, youth and apartment-style housing. No matter where you stay, you’ll receive Philadelphia’s famous friendly service. For more information about lodging options in Philadelphia and the surrounding area, visit www.pcvb.org.

27 GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE

GREAT PERFORMANCES IN PHILADELPHIA

Opera to rock and roll. Avant-garde to classical. Ballet to modern dance. Jazz to swing. Poetry readings to Broadway musicals. Rockabilly to gospel. Our theaters and performing arts venues offer performances in every key, from artists and performers of every kind. Some of the world’s best-known artists got their start right here in Philadelphia. Names like Boyz II Men, Will Smith, Marian Anderson and hometown resident Patti LaBelle. Dick Clark’s American Bandstand came to life in the 1950s, with the sounds of Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell. Opera legend Mario Lanza learned to sing on the streets of During your visit, reserve a night to hear the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra at the magnificent new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts — or under the stars at the Mann Center during the summer! See the fluid artistry of the Pennsylvania Ballet or Philadanco. Spend an evening with the Philly Pops, the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Boys Choir or the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. Whatever the beat of your drummer, you’ll find classical, popular and groundbreaking performances in this city brimming with culture. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

28 A SHOPPER’S PARADISE

NO SALES TAX ON CLOTHING EVER! What makes shopping in to find upscale and trendy Philadelphia irresistible? Start clothes and jewelry for adults with the fact that clothes and kids alike. shopping here is tax-free all the Head inside to The Shops at time! Plus, we have stores for Liberty Place, a unique domed every interest and every budget mall with an eclectic mix of more available at America’s largest than 70 fine shops and an retail complex, a huge outlet mall, extensive food court. upscale boutiques, antique shops, Brand-name retailers and off beat and off- department stores are the-beaten-track found at The Gallery stores, plus the at Market East, charm of quaint the nation’s biggest country indoor city shopping village shops. center with more than 170 diverse shops. CARE FOR Antique lovers can A TOUR? spend the day strolling down Pine LET’S GO! Street along historic Antique Row Walk along Walnut Street near or along the charming side Rittenhouse Square and feel the streets in New Hope or the pulse of the city with big-name Brandywine Valley. shops such as Nicole Miller, Ralph Put jewelry on your agenda Lauren and Anthropologie. Don’t and indulge in some elegant miss the unique shops on the diamonds or pearls along intersecting side streets such as Jewelers’ Row. More than 300 16th, 17th and 18th. You’re on jewelers and designers are located Rittenhouse Row, a great place two blocks from Independence Hall in a four-block area. Savor the aromas and flavors of fresh meats, produce and local and ethnic recipes at the Italian Market in South Philadelphia or Reading Terminal Market in Center City.

29 landmark of the discount shopper (more than 220 brand-name discount stores under one roof!). Bargains galore at Saks Off Fifth, Nordstrom’s Last Call and so many more. You will find 400 retailers from Tiffany & Co. to FAO Schwartz, at The King of Prussia Mall, the largest retail mall in the nation. Enjoy upscale shopping such as DKNY, Versace, Louis For the look that says Vuitton, Lacoste and Hermés, “offbeat” and “hip,” stroll down mixed with eight department South Street and discover stores including Neiman Marcus everything from punk to funk and Strawbridge’s. in more than 200 shops. Shop for shoes to die for, avant-garde clothing or tattoos. A real social melting pot. Don’t miss the eclectic mix of two miles of shops on Main Street in Manayunk. Designer shops to quaint boutiques offering clothes, hardware If you’re ready to take a spin (restoration, that is), home north, there’s the 18th-century furnishings, and more. charm of Peddler’s Village in The cobblestone streets and Lahaska with over 75 specialty small-town charm of Chestnut shops and Penn’s Purchase Hill are always a popular across the street, offering forty destination. You’ll great outlets at see families with great discounts! strollers, and Nestled along couples doing the banks of the some hand-in- Delaware River, hand shopping at New Hope offers 100-plus stores. quaint, small- Be sure to find time and town shopping including over energy to hit the acres of stores at 200 art galleries, antique shops Franklin Mills Mall, the official and boutiques.

30 SO MANY CUISINES,

Everything you’ve heard is true! Philadelphia’s restaurants are an adventure and a delight. Think of them as gastronomic global fusion for every budget and every taste.

World-renowned,internationally acclaimed four-star French cuisine. Homemade Italian gnocchi, stuffed calamari, and bowls brimming with hot, garlicky mussels. Asian fusion. Charming country dining. Down-home soul food. The freshest fish and classic seafood with giant lobsters pulled fresh from the tank

31 SO MANY DELIGHTS

You could even call the Philadelphia area the United Nations of dining. Pick your favorite ethnic or creative cuisine and you’ll find it here: Italian, Moroccan, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek, French, Latin, Southern, Fusion, Southwestern, Spanish, Japanese, Seafood, good old American, and of course, our famous Chinatown restaurants. From Center City to the countryside, bistros to diners, brasseries to cafes, one thing’s for sure, you’ll have a dining experience.

WHILE YOU’RE HERE, TASTE SOME OF OUR LOCAL FOOD PHILLY FIRST FAVORITES. Cheesesteaks: A south Philly favorite. A big helping of grilled, sliced beef served hot on a large, crusty roll. Often topped with cheese or Cheese Whiz and onions (when you place your order and are asked, “with or without?” they’re referring to the onions). Just ask a local a bout Pat’s, Geno’s, Rick’s or Jim’s, and they’ll know exactly what you want to eat. The first cheesesteak was invented in 1932 by legendary “King of Steaks” Pat Olivieri. Hoagies: Often referred to by out-of-towners as a sub. A hearty variety of meats, cheese, lettuce and tomato served in an Italian roll. Order it with oil or mayo, your choice. Water Ice or Italian Ice: A refreshing summer treat that blends ice and flavorings to create a magical combination. Soft pretzels: Ours look different than the ones you see elsewhere. But boy do they taste great hot from the oven. Don’t forget the mustard.

FOR LISTINGS OF PHILADELPHIA’S INCREDIBLE RESTAURANTS, PICK UP A COPY OF THE PHILADELPHIA OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE AT THE INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER, 6TH & MARKET STREETS.

32 THIS CITY CAN PARTY!

SO MUCH NIGHTLIFE, YET SO FEW HOURS. So put on your dancing shoes or slip into some basic black for a night on the town. There’s a nightclub or dance club for just about everyone. Whether it’s late-night disco dancing, heartfelt soul, down-home blues or hip-hop, we’ve got it. Crowds head to the outdoor clubs along the waterfront for live music and DJs spinning tunes. Check out the retro clubs or after-hours spots where the music never stops. There are famous jazz and blues clubs and cozy spots for folk, country or world music. We have swanky martini, wine and champagne bars. Our pubs serve up the best in local, regional and imported brews. Or have a cigar at one of our sophisticated cigar bars. Our dinner and dancing clubs set the tone for those in a more romantic mode. There are plenty of after- hours restaurants to grab a late-night bite. (Ask your concierge where the locals hang out). Take in a local comedy show or make it a night out at a dinner theater, Broadway revue, concert or show. The night is always young in Philadelphia. So get out and enjoy!

First Fridays in Old City: Celebrate the first Friday evening of every month amid the galleries, shops and restaurants in Old City; 5pm-8pm or until you decide to eat.

33 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

IN PHILADELPHIA, ALL PEOPLE FOUND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY Philadelphia contains many Ross, along with 15 signers of the well-known symbols of liberty: the Declaration of Independence; 20 Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, N. American Street, 2nd above and now, the National Liberty Market Street ...... 215-922-1695 Museum. Also worth a visit are Old St. Joseph’s Catholic the churches and temples that Church: Founded by the Jesuits, took root in the 17th and 18th this congregation is the oldest centuries, made possible by Catholic Church in Philadelphia; William Penn’s “Holy Experiment” 321 Willings Alley between 3rd based on religious tolerance for and 4th, and Walnut and Spruce all. Today, many of the original Streets ...... 215-923-1733 congregations survive and Old St. Mary’s Church: welcome visitors. Established by the Jesuits, this Old St. George’s Methodist congregation was the most Church: Established in 1767, this important Catholic Church during church stands as the world’s the American Revolution; 252 S. oldest Methodist Church building 4th Street ...... 215-923-7930 in continuous service; 235 N. 4th Society Hill Synagogue: A Street...... 215-925-7788 small group of Conservative Jews Old First Reformed Church: seeking to restore the glory of Established in 1727, it is one of Center City established this the oldest German Reformed historic house of worship in 1830; Churches; 151 N. 4th Street 418 Spruce Street 215-922-6590 ...... 215-922-4566 Mother Bethel: (See page 25) Mikveh Israel: Constructed in 419 S. 6th Street, between Pine 1782, it is Philadelphia’s oldest and Lombard Streets Jewish Congregation; 44 N. 4th ...... 215-925-0616 Street...... 215-922-5446 Old Pine Street Presbyterian Arch Street Friends Meeting Church: Established in 1768, the House: Established in 1681, this Church was organized as the Quaker meeting house was built Third Presbyterian Church in to house the men’s and women’s Philadelphia; 412 Pine Street Yearly Meetings; 320 Arch Street ...... 215-925-8051 ...... 215-627-2667 St. Peter’s Church: This Christ Church: Founded in colonial Episcopal Church, built 1695, Christ Church is where in 1758, is one of Philadelphia’s many notables worshipped, most beautiful, and among the including George Washington, best preserved in the nation; 3rd Benjamin Franklin and Betsy and Pine Streets ..215-925-5968 34 REGIONAL MAP

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