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Philadelphia TravelBackgroud in PhiladelphiaBackgroud information about Philadelphia
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Overview
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Overview : Arrival and informationPhiladelphia's International Airport (tel 215/937-6800) is eight miles southwest of the city off I-95. Taxis into town cost around $20 (try Yellow Cab; tel 215/829-4222), ... more
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Overview : PhiladelphiaThe original capital of the nation, PHILADELPHIA was laid out by William Penn Jr. in 1682, on a grid system that was to provide the pattern for most American cities. It was envisaged as a "greene countrie towne" and today, ... more
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Overview : City toursPhiladelphia Trolley Works (tel 215/925-TOUR) cruises the historic area and Fairmount Park in fake streetcars on ninety-minute narrated jaunts ($18 for a day pass board at any of the trolley's 20 stops); you'd do much better to get a map a more Transportation in PhiladelphiaTips for getting around Philadelphia posted by real travelers and Philadelphia locals.
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City transportation
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City transportation : City transportationSEPTA (tel 215/580-780 0) runs an extensive bus system and a subway (both 6.30am1am). ... more Things to Do in PhiladelphiaThings to Do in Philadelphia
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Rittenhouse Square
Penn's Landing
Museum Row
Independence Hall National Park
Eastern State Penitentiary
Attractions Overview
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Museum Row : Museum RowThe mile-long Benjamin Franklin Parkway, known as Museum Row or, less convincingly, as "America's Champs-Elysees" sweeps northwest from City Hall to the colossal Museum of Art in Fairmount Park , ... more
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Rittenhouse Square : Rittenhouse SquareGrassy Rittenhouse Square , one of Penn's original city squares, is in a very fashionable part of town. On one side it borders chic Walnut Street, ... more
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Penn's Landing : Penn's LandingJust to the east of Old City along the Delaware River, where William Penn stepped off in 1682, spreads the huge and heavily industrialized port of Philadelphia. Along the port's southern reaches, on the river side of the I-95 freeway, ... more
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Eastern State Penitentiary : Eastern State PenitentiaryOne of Philadelphia's most significant historic sites stands, all but forgotten, just a short walk from the Fairmount Park museums. The Eastern State Penitentiary , ... more
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Independence Hall National Park : Independence Hall National ParkAny tour of Philadelphia should start with Independence National Historic Park , or INHP , "America's most historic square mile," which covers a mere four blocks just west of the Delaware River between Walnut and Arch streets, ... more
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Attractions Overview : Nightlife and entertainmentFew reminders are left of the 1970s "Philly Sound"; stars like Patti LaBelle, the O'Jays and Harold If You Don't Love Me By Now Melvin and the Blue Notes have waned, ... more Eating in PhiladelphiaEating and dining information for Philadelphia
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Dining Overview
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Dining Overview : EatingEating out in Philadelphia is a real treat: the ubiquitous street stands sell soft pretzels with mustard for around $1, while Chinatown and the Italian Market are good for ethnic food, ... more |
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