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Inside Background
Culture 
Philadelphia, the city of neighborhoods, has a culturally diverse heritage...
Last edited: November 16, 2006
Health & Safety 
Center City Philadelphia is a friendly and diverse place.  Most people will...
Last edited: November 10, 2012
History 
Philadelphia and the surrounding regions are a great place to experience...
Last edited: June 20, 2009
Neighborhoods 
Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods.The first area a visitor would see is...
Last edited: August 20, 2012
Recommended Reading 
There are many Philadelphia travel guides available at your local bookstore...
Last edited: June 20, 2009
Tourist Board Info 
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation operates the Official...
Last edited: March 23, 2010
Weather & When to Go 
Philadelphia is a typically temperate city on the east coast of the U.S.  Like...
Last edited: September 04, 2009
Introduction 
One of the most historic cities in America, Philadelphia is an ideal place to...
Last edited: June 20, 2009
Only in Philadelphia 
Mummers Museum 1100 S. 2nd. St. Philadelphia, Penna. (215)336-3050 Starting in...
Last edited: September 10, 2008
Photo Gallery 
Here is a link to some photos of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Pictures
Last edited: February 03, 2007
Places with Free Wifi 
For information about Philadelphia's free wifi available in public spaces, see...
Last edited: June 27, 2008
Walking Around at Night 
Downtown Philadelphia, where most tourists will spend their time, is generally...
Last edited: June 14, 2008
Where to Stay 
Here's a quick guide to hotels in the downtown area (known to locals as "Center...
Last edited: April 15, 2013
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
From the Airport Public Transportation  By Train The single best way to get...
Last edited: February 04, 2013
Getting Around 
Getting around Philadelphia is easy.  The central portion of the city was...
Last edited: November 15, 2012
Public Transportation 
Public Transit in Philadelphia: Philadelphia's public transit agency, SEPTA, is...
Last edited: May 02, 2012
Driving here from NYC & North 
Note: You will not get these directions from any GPS or mapping service, but...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
Getting to The Stadiums 
From Center City:  If you are headed to a sporting event or concert, the Broad...
Last edited: April 17, 2013
How to Get to Atlantic City From Philly 
 By Car The easiest and quickest way to get to Atlantic City is by car.  From...
Last edited: September 13, 2012
How to Use New Jersey Public Transit 
New Jersey Transit (NJT) is the state run transit agency in New Jersey which...
Last edited: November 17, 2010
To Dulles Airport by Public Transit 
To get to Dulles Airport (Virgina) from Philadelphia on public transit, take...
Last edited: April 17, 2013
Traveling from Philly to NYC 
Amtrak www.amtrak.com is the American national public rail system. The trains...
Last edited: July 27, 2011
Where Should I Park My Car? 
Park your car at home! Philadelphia is a walking city. There are only two...
Last edited: May 21, 2013
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
For those planning a visit of three or more days to Philadelphia, consider...
Last edited: September 19, 2012
Family Travel 
In looking for hotels on your Philly vacation, a couple of things really help...
Last edited: June 06, 2011
First-time Visitors 
Center City Philadelphia is fairly compact and walkable.  Wear comfortable...
Last edited: September 06, 2012
Museums & Attractions 
  Philadelphia has interesting museums, historic places, markets and plenty of...
Last edited: January 18, 2012
Nightlife 
The bar scene is Philly is alive and kicking!  Probably the most-popular (and...
Last edited: August 24, 2010
The Performing Arts 
Philadelphia has a vibrant performing arts scene..  The newly-constructed...
Last edited: January 31, 2013
Shopping 
Shopping in Philadelphia is really fun.  Both in Center City and its periphery...
Last edited: June 23, 2009
Sports & Activities 
Pro Sports The Philadelphia Eagles play football at Lincoln Financial Field...
Last edited: June 24, 2009
Art Lovers Guide to Philadelphia 
You could spend days exploring the Philadlephia Museum of Art. But, there is a...
Last edited: June 20, 2009
Beer Lover's Guide to Philadelphia 
Philadelphia is one of America's best beer drinking cities. Check out this...
Last edited: June 20, 2009
Calderwood 2 
There are other vintage furniture stores in Philly, but Calderwood 2 is really...
Last edited: March 18, 2009
City Tours 
Check this link for a guide to many different types of tours offered in...
Last edited: June 21, 2009
Free Activities 
Many of Philadelphia's historical attractions are free, including Independence...
Last edited: March 20, 2013
John Wanamaker Building (Macy's) 
                        While you may be familiar with your local branch of...
Last edited: October 09, 2010
Philadelphia’s Forgotten Gem 
Everybody knows about Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and...
Last edited: October 24, 2012
Side Trips to the Brandywine Valley 
Visitors to the Philadelphia area who are looking for an interesting day trip...
Last edited: August 25, 2012
Academy of Music 
The Academy of Music opened in 1857 to provide Philadelphia with a first...
Last edited: May 18, 2009
American Sailing Tours 
After visiting all the major cities on the east coast and doing all the regular...
Last edited: June 09, 2010
Antique Row 
Pine Street Antique Row is a great place to shop!!!  It has a number of vintage...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Arch Street Meeting House 
In 1693 this property was given by Wiliam Penn to fellow Quakers for use as a...
Last edited: March 08, 2009
Awfully Nice Tours 
If you have a limited time in Philadelphia and want to hit the highlights of...
Last edited: December 02, 2010
Bartram's Garden 
Bartram's Garden was the first botanical garden and commercial nursery in the...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Ben Franklin National Memorial 
This memorial is part of the Franklin Institute on Logan CIrcle and may be...
Last edited: April 15, 2011
Betsy Ross House 
Betsy Ross is an iconic figure in American history, but her story is less clear...
Last edited: April 20, 2011
Citizens Bank Park 
"The Bank" is a super place, all seats have great views along with the Phila...
Last edited: June 18, 2008
City Hall 
    The Philadelphia City Hall was completed in 1901 following thirty years of...
Last edited: October 07, 2010
Cliveden 
Looking for Philadelphia history "beyond the bell"? Look no further than...
Last edited: January 25, 2008
DeTours Urban Excursions 
DeTours has the BEST Segway Tours of Philadelphia!
Last edited: May 02, 2013
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is located at 300 S. Broad St...
Last edited: July 29, 2008
Leyv Ha-Ir 
Levy Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City 1906 Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA...
Last edited: June 03, 2007
Liberty Bell Center 
The Liberty Bell originally hung in the tower of Independence Hall across the...
Last edited: April 12, 2011
Masonic Temple 
  The Masonic Temple is the church-like structure one sees on the northeast...
Last edited: July 26, 2010
Moko Beauty Studio 
Organic, modern and simply cool, Moko offers beauty products and services to...
Last edited: January 10, 2011
Morris Arboretum 
The Morris Arboretum is a wonderful place to visit for those who love trees...
Last edited: December 05, 2012
Penn Museum 
Officially known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and...
Last edited: January 06, 2012
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is located on the western side of...
Last edited: May 18, 2009
Philadelphia Museum of Art 
This museum has perhaps the most dramatic location of any in the world being...
Last edited: July 16, 2011
Reading Terminal Market 
The Reading Terminal Market can trace its origins to early Philadelphia when...
Last edited: December 23, 2009
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial 
The site at 301 Pine Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a strong claim to...
Last edited: March 20, 2013
The N Crowd 
If you're in Philadelphia on a Friday night and you're looking for something to...
Last edited: June 26, 2007
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution 
The Philladelphia tomb of the unknown soldier of the American Revolution is not...
Last edited: September 24, 2008
United States Mint 
Dating from 1793, the Philadelphia Mint is the oldest and largest of the six...
Last edited: February 06, 2010
Wine School of Philadelphia 
The Wine School  is an institution unique to Philly. Located in the swank...
Last edited: March 23, 2011
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Restaurants Philadelphia has an enormous appetite for food - and their...
Last edited: August 16, 2006
Center City Restaurant Map 
Here's a handy guide to some of the best Philadelphia restaurants in map...
Last edited: May 28, 2010
Chinatown 
Philadelphia's Chinatown offers many restaurants, including Chinese...
Last edited: June 20, 2009
In search of BB Q  
Philadelphia is not known as a great place for Southern BBQ.  Please keep that...
Last edited: June 21, 2009
Philadelphia's Best Sandwiches 
Philly's got some great sandwiches. Check this link to find out about the...
Last edited: June 20, 2009
Sports Bars 
Philly's Best Sports Bars for 2012.  1. Chickie's & Pete's...
Last edited: February 22, 2012
Where Can I Get the Best Cheesesteak? 
This is probably the most-asked question on the Philadelphia forum, so here are...
Last edited: May 05, 2013
Fogo de Chao 
The restaurant is located in downtown Philadelphia (behind Macy's) on Chestnut...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Jack's Firehouse 
Jack's Firehouse is one of several restaurants located in the Fairmount section...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Lolita 
This Mexican restaurant located in the Midtown Village section of Philly...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Mama Yolanda's Italian Restaurant 
Mama Yolanda is one of many small BYOB Italian restaurants in Philly.  There...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
RiM Cafe 
RIm Cafe is a hot spot on the Italian Market, known for its famous Volcano...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Ristorante Panorama 
A Wine Lovers Retreat Ristorante Panorama, Il Bar and the Pennsview Inn...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Twenty Manning 
Twenty Manning's clientle is mostly locals and many of the servers have been...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
World Cafe Live 
Located in Philadelphia's University City District, the World Cafe Live...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Avoiding scams while shopping abroad 
Being victimized by scandalous businesses when traveling is one of the sad...
Last edited: May 22, 2013
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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