US Airways - June 2012 - (Page 101)

By iVy LAMB V photo by b. krist for Gptmcmc The birthplace of the United States is home to a vast, lively, and growing arts scene. Need convincing? Read on. isitors know that the quintessential Philadelphia experience must include a visit to the Liberty Bell and a melt-in-your-mouth Philly cheesesteak. less than an hour’s drive away, you’ll ﬁnd bucolic Pennsylvania countryside dotted with wineries, gardens, museums, and former mansions of early industrial magnates like the du Pont family. With so much to explore, it’s hard to know where to begin. Let us help you curate your own experience of Philadelphia’s vibrant arts scene. Art Central Start on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, arguably the most artistic mile in the country. Here you’ll ﬁnd the PHILADeLPHIA MuSeuM OF ART ’s famous “Rocky” steps, and behind its Grecian columns more than 227,000 works of art from Asia, Europe, and America. The PennSYLVAnIA ACADeMY OF FIne ARTS Left: Philadelphia City Hall Philadelphia is Alive with Art But it’s a surprise to many that the City of Brotherly Love is a premier arts destination. Philadelphia boasts more public art than any other city in the nation, the largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside of France, the oldest theater in continuous use in the English-speaking world (Walnut Street Theatre), and, at 8,700 acres, the largest landscaped city park (Fairmount Park) — and that’s just the beginning. Philadelphia offers a wealth of arts and cultural activities, including dozens of worldclass museums, theaters, and historic sites. And usairwaysmag.com June 2012 101 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2012

US Airways - June 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots
Hub Crawl
Adventure: Zip-line junkie
Adventure: Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Wine & Dine
Great Escapes
Gear Up
Behind-the-Scenes Baja
International Itinerary
Charlotte in 2012
Discover Columbia
Welcome to Philadelphia
Must Read
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2012