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"Disturbingly Informative" according to their website, The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia was created to educated doctors about medical anomalies that have been discovered. Now open to the public, visitors can get and up close v... more
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delsinjohnson said
… Washington square, filter square, and mutter museum which was containing with a large collections of medical… continue reading »
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Lights of Liberty is a spectacular sound and light show. Experience the events leading up to the American Revolution while walking through Independence National Historic Park after dark. A personal headset with surround sound t... more
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Mark & Ciara said
… Will Smith played B-ball. Went on 'Lights of Liberty' tour when it got dark. It's a walking tour… continue reading »
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Penn's Landing is a historic area located along the Delaware River. First made famous by William Penn's famous landing here in 1682, locals and tourists gather along this 10 block area for music festivals, great seafood restaur... more
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Jenica said
… Museum Area, down to Penn's Landing, down South Street to Fairmont Park, then back around the Art Museum… continue reading »
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This penitentiary was an 18th Century social experiment along Quaker principles. It went horribly wrong. Complete solitary confinement was the rule, on the theory inmates would use the time for prayer, reflection, and penitence... more
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Jordan Fuselier said
…, and it already looked huge. After that it was off on foot to the Eastern State Penitentiary, which I thought I… continue reading »
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The Rodin Museum contains the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's sculptures in the United States, and is located in the Art Museum area of Philadelphia. "The Thinker," "Eternal Springtime," and "The Burghers of Calaisare" ar... more
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Restaurant entrepreneur Steven Starr has been offering tapas-style dining in this restaurant and martini bar for over five years. The trendy and hip Continental attracts patrons of a wide range of ages to its neo-diner atmosphe... more
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Finnigan's Wake is an enormous Northern Liberties facility that boasts of three bars, a huge dance-floor and spectator area. The raucous, unpretentious patrons (generally in their mid-20's to late 30's) come to soak in traditio... more
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During the day this park is alive with skateboarders, sunbathers and dog walkers; at night couples stroll on romantic walks. The natural sanctuary of lovely trees and green grass is surrounded by one of the city's most upscale... more
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At this laid-back Memorial Day Weekend event, people sit by the banks of the Delaware River, eat, drink, and listen to blues and rock. The festival has featured talents like Rat Dog with Bob Weir; The Neville Brothers; James Br... more
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Housed in an 18th century granary, this elegant, old brick restaurant Bistro Romano has been a Philadelphia dining mainstay since 1988. Located in the historic Society Hill district, it is a favorite of the local media and rank... more
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10 days in Philadelphia: One marathon, one weddin...
First I'll admit that it would have been great to spend the Thanksgiving holiday on a beach in some place I can't pronounce, palm trees... Continue reading »
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The streets of Philadelphia..
We spent all day walking today around Philadelphia. Really interesting town - obsessed with Benjamin Franklin and William Penn (Quakers)... Continue reading »
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Day 1
May 25th Day 1We awoke bright and early 7:00am (4:00am Tucson Time) and found ourselves at The Reading by 8:00 to grab breakf... Continue reading »
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Fins to the Left
Well, school gave us this weird day off in the middle of the week. It was an unused snow day -- but they gave it back to us on a Wednesd... Continue reading »
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Where the streets are paved with soft cheese
Eeep. Bit of catching up to do. Was here bloody days ago. Anyway, got to Philadelphia at about 14:00 to discover I couldn't get into the... Continue reading »
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Popular Philadelphia Hotels
- Sofitel Philadelphia
- The Ritz-carlton Philadelphia
- Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City
- The Westin Philadelphia
- Hilton Inn At Penn
- Omni Hotel at Independence Park
- Loews Philadelphia Hotel
- Best Western Independence Park Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
- Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia
Popular Philadelphia Things to Do
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Independence Hall
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Salon L'Etoile
- Christmas Light Show
- Betsy Ross House
- Love Park
- Franklin Institute Science Museum
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Barsky Diamonds
Popular Philadelphia Restaurants
- Geno's Steaks
- Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar
- Jim's Steaks
- Alma De Cuba
- Buddakan
- Le Bec-Fin
- Tangerine
- Pandora's Lunchbox
- Pod
- Adobe Cafe
