From Philly, With Love A leader in arts, industry, and inspiration eople say that you can find inspira- landscaped city park, plus countless smaller that brought America its first art institute con- in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley — and Above: The Philadel- ones; five major league sports teams; and more tinues to break boundaries with events like we’re not talking humdrum suburbs. “Much phia skyline ties tion anywhere, but in Philadelphia, together the city’s public art than any other U.S. city. Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST), like the great cities of Europe, whose surround- storied past and bright inspiration is everywhere. It has Visitors to Philadelphia go beyond its inviting audiences to visit more than 300 art- ing towns and villages are intrinsically tied to present. been true of the city for genera- impressive superlatives to really experience ists’ workspaces in 20 neighborhoods. Get up the landscape, Philadelphia and the Brandy- its personality. In one day, they can stroll the close and personal with Philadelphia’s most wine Valley combine for an inspirational tions, and it’s especially true today. culturally rich Ben Franklin Parkway, see a creative. destination,” says Blair Mahoney, executive P ballet, bounce from blues bar to luxe lounge director of the Chester County CVB. to brew-centric pub, and eat that famous Major Players This inspiration takes form in vibrant and cheesesteak. Philadelphia’s specialty? Variety. The Eagles, Flyers, Sixers, and Phillies are Lifelong Learning By HannaH growing neighborhoods, immersive museums The most inspiring thing in Philadelphia quintessentially American teams. But when the Eighty colleges and 300,000 students give SHerk that stun inside and out, and forward-thinking can’t be found on a map or in a visitors’ guide Philadelphia Union soccer team joined the Philadelphia that energetic, college-town schools that shape professional fields. — heart. The City of Brotherly Love has a major league ranks, the global city gained a buzz. One of its educational standouts, Philadelphia is the birthplace of the nation lot of it. Read on to discover more about Phila- photo By J. Fusco global sport. The team’s impressive PPL Park Drexel University, really knows how to Greater — the inspiring idea of independence took delphia, and imagine how it will inspire you. stadium has also made fans of the town of ExCITe young minds — as in the school’s Philadelphia form here. That groundbreaking concept pre- Chester — yet another story of revival for a city new Expressive & Creative Interaction Tourism ceded many other firsts and notable designa- Creative Spirit in constant evolution. Technologies Center. Like the town, the Marketing Corp. F tions. Philadelphia saw America’s first theater, In 1776, Philly led the quest for freedom; in or G program gathers inspiration without limitations 800.537.7676 visitphilly.com first protests against slavery, first computer, and 1886, it was the nation’s leader in industry; PT Nearby in the Countryside to combine fields from technology to art, M uwishunu.com first pro football game. It’s home to the largest today, it’s at the forefront of the arts. The city c Visitors to Philadelphia will feel a world away music to robotics. 84 march 2013 usairwaysmag.com usairwaysmag.com march 2013 85 MASS. NEW YORK Summer in the City New York PENNSYLVANIA Mayor Nutter welcomes you to Philadelphia. Philadelphia hen it comes to Philadelphia that Philadelphia has summers, mayor Michael much to offer for the musically inclined. “You Nutter is still just a West can go from classical in Philly guy looking forward to ornate music halls to hip-hop and indie rock 215.868.8446 Washington, DC New York to Philly long days and warm nights. in neighborhood clubs,” Follow creativephl 1.5 hours by train he says. on and-- 40 minutes by air W creativephl.org And don’t miss the /usair VIRGINIA “Summer 2013 is shaping up to be spectacu- Dell Music Center, a 5,000-seat open-air am- DC to Philly 2.5 hours by train lar,” Nutter says. “We are such a fortunate phitheater located in scenic East Fairmount 45 minutes by air city to have a diverse arts and culture scene, Park offering world-class entertainment at an vibrant neighborhoods, and amazing restau- affordable cost. rants. Many of the city of Philadelphia’s most- “If you find yourself downtown on a was restored and reopened last fall, in a Philly- treasured venues will showcase a variety of Wednesday evening you can’t miss the free style happy ending. “From our locally influ- cultural offerings for everyone to enjoy.” performances in our beautiful City Hall enced, whimsical decor to our fun, Rocky- With one of the country’s largest collections Courtyard,” Nutter says. City Hall Presents inspired guest robes, we’re all about embracing of public art and murals, admiring the city’s brings a diverse array of performing artists from the past and present of what makes Philly a cultural scene is as easy as stepping out your circus arts to jazz and rock. distinct city,” says Bob Dmuchowski, the hotel’s front door. Of course, director of sales. no visit is complete Start with East Passyunk Avenue. Some- without a stroll through p thing is happening in the revived South Philly hotos (Fro the historic district and Setting Business Standards neighborhood — and it’s delicious. The district, Washington Square, The Dietz & Watson story is the story of Phila- praised as Philly’s restaurant row, brims with M including a stop at the t Clockwise from left: delphia: one of hard work and heart — and local and classic foods. “We have a 100-year-old op) Philadelphia History c Lounge or stroll by the I M ourtesy o this business cares about yours. The 73-year- cheese shop making fresh mozzarella across the a Museum. “It’s the true Race Street Pier; G Philadelphia sits old, family-owned deli meats and cheese com- street from a new, chef-driven French restau- es (Fro Philadelphia experi- conveniently between F M pany was one of the first to offer a line of low- rant,” says Renee Gillinger, executive director ence,” Nutter says. Washington, DC, and Ci t ty o New York City; fat meats. Philadelphia produces companies of the East Passyunk Business Improvement op Le This newly revamped Philadelphia nightlife F F p t) By like Dietz & Watson not just because they’re District. Two words: come hungry. h museum explores more il ade the nation’s hoagie capital, but because Phila- For a haunting glimpse of Philadelphia’s r than 300 years of the . Kennedy L delphians do things their way while setting the past, explore the castle-like Eastern State ph city’s past, drawing visi- I a and bar for the rest. Penitentiary. The building was abandoned tors from history buffs F B or G from 1971 until 2007, when a bright idea gave y to sports fans. Am PT Stay and Play the storied campus new life. It’s now a National anda Brandt Just a few blocks away M c One major Philadelphia attraction isn’t exactly Historic Landmark, and visitors can tour the , Lache is the African American in Philadelphia. It’s the short and sweet cell blocks, center surveillance hub, and even Museum in Philadel- ll F e V 90-minute train ride to Philly from New York Al Capone’s cell. Then, admit your history or the phia, where you can I City, and 45-minute flight from Washington, teacher was right when you find yourself awe- a, and J. Fusco celebrate the achieve- Ci DC. That’s just a hop, skip, and a jump — or struck at the Liberty Bell, Independence Mall, ty o ments and aspirations of F Philadanco performs a drink, nap, and a game of Angry Birds — to and the National Constitution Center, Philly’s African Americans from p h F at City Hall Presents. il or an effortless night on the town. historical all-stars. ade precolonial times to the Above: Mayor Michael G L pt A. Nutter To eat, sleep, and breathe Philly, Hotel One visit to Philadelphia will convince you ph current day. M I c Monaco is the place. The century-old building that the city is still inspiring independence. a Mayor Nutter says 86 march 2013 usairwaysmag.com usairwaysmag.com march 2013 87 Get Smart! Businesses large and small are flocking to Philadelphia. By nancy Oakley vibrant East Coast city,” “central loca- $1.5 trillion within a 200-mile radius. And of software company, and Fiberlink, which man- course, its transportation infrastructure — in- ages mobile devices for workplaces, are re- tion,” “a talented growing population,” cluding a state-of-the-art airport, Amtrak ser- thinking their suburban locations and setting and “affordable with a wonderful vice, regional transit, proximity to interstate up gateway offices in downtown Philly to quality of life.” The reviews are in: highways, and the world’s largest freshwater attract and keep talent. And longtime stal- port (the Delaware River Port Complex) — is warts such as Janney Montgomery Scott, Philly has a lot to rave about. a magnet for international companies, now LLC, a 180-year-old financial services firm, Calling All Entrepreneurs! totaling 645, from 37 countries. are reinforcing their commitments to stay put Philadelphia is fast becoming A But the biggest draw that “Smart City. and ensure continued growth. a hub for start-ups. It’s known Philadelphia’s business community is singing Smart Choice.” touts is smart people. With a Where there’s youth, a vibrant cultural life as the original “start-up city” photos courtesy o the city’s praises, and thanks to the “Smart population of 6.1 million, the Philadelphia follows.