Philadelphia
Travel Planning Brief
Attractions »
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Excellent place to start your visit to Philadelphia.
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Museum dedicated to honoring and explaining the U.S. Constitution.
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The home of America's most famous flag-maker.
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The oldest continuously residential street in the United States.
Please be respectful of the current residents.
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A sound and light show through the historic center of revolutionary Philadelphia.
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The burial site of Ben Franklin and four other signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Don't neglect to bring some pennies.
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City market filled with food stalls and independent eateries.
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The building is topped with a statue of William Penn, contains an open plaza in the center, and is covered with statues.
Don't miss the giant Clothespin Statue to the west of City Hall.
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A 10-block long riverside park featuring memorials, ships, and museums.
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A world-renowned art museum (including a large collection of statues by Rodin) and steps made famous by Sylvester Stallone in "Rocky".
Go early on a Sunday and save on the admission fee.
Transportation »
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Getting there
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As authoritative as it gets for airline flights.
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Getting around
Lodging »
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For a metropolitan city like Philadelphia, booking a hotel through Priceline is a fantastic option.
Educating yourself with the resources available at BiddingForTravel.com will help make the bidding process less intimidating.
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Boutique hotels offer an alternative to the standards (e.g., Marriot, Sheraton, etc.).
Dining »
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Don't leave Philadelphia without sampling a genuine Philly cheesesteak at Pat's and/or Geno's.
Make sure you know how to order before going.
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Pat's King of Steaks
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Geno's Steaks
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Less touristy cheesesteak option than Pat's or Geno's.
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Neighborhood bar with a sports focus and gourmet-quality food.
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Chain restaurant offering good, inexpensive barbeque.
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A "finer diner" with homemade specialties using local ingredients.
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Jewish comfort food.
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Gourmet vegetarian fare.
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Sophisticated American cuisine.
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Thai-French cuisine.
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Tons of reviews of Philadelphia restaurants by the hometown newspaper.