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OPeRA COMPAnY OF PHILADeLPHIA , which presents classic works such as Carmen and La Bohème alongside contemporary American operas. A number of ﬁlm festivals presenting the best in independent and foreign cinema round out the arts scene. Added Value Of course, Philadelphia offers more than just a rich arts culture. Not only is the city centrally located on the East Coast — only two hours from New York City and three hours from Washington, D.C. — it’s easy to get around once you’ve arrived. The 25-block Center City is pedestrian-friendly and features three centuries of historic architecture. Philadelphia is a must for history buffs: InDePenDenCe HALL is where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed. Learn even more about our nation’s founding at the nATIOnAL COnSTITuTIOn CenTeR, the only museum in the nation dedicated to the living document that established the government and laws of the nation. Even shopping enthusiasts can get their ﬁx here at dozens of independently owned boutiques and galleries. Best of all? Clothes shopping in Pennsylvania is tax-free. When it’s time to refuel, the culinary scene here goes far beyond the cheesesteak. Many restaurants serve up fresh, local ingredients from nearby farms, and many encourage the “bring-your-own-bottle” (BYOB) practice, allowing diners to bring their own wine. Just a few notable eateries include the steak house BARCLAY PRIMe ; Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s ﬁrst American restaurant, MORIMOTO ; the rustic Italian restaurant AMIS ; and the wine shop and European bistro GARCeS TRADInG COMPAnY, run by Food Network’s newest Iron Chef, Jose Garces. And although the city is best known for its historic character, you may be surprised to discover Philly’s thriving nightlife. In the Spotlight While Philadelphia always beckons art lovers and culture mavens, 2012 promises to be a blockbuster year, with anniversaries, special exhibits, and an impressive new addition to the arts scene. The National Constitution Center is commemorating the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with a summer-long celebration. From April 21 through August 10, famous works from the Ufﬁzi Gallery in Florence, Italy, will travel to the JAMeS A. MICHeneR ART MuSeuM, just north of the city in Bucks County. Spanning works from the 15th through the 17th century, Offering of the Angels: Treasures from the Ufﬁzi Gallery features tapestries and oil paintings by Botticelli, Titian, Tintoretto, Parmigianino, and Cristofano. And just last month, the BARneS FOunDATIOn completed its $150 million relocation from suburban Merion to a new building on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the ﬁrst new addition to the parkway in 60 years. The museum features hundreds of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern works. Read through the following pages and you’ll ﬁnd that we’ve only scratched the surface of Philadelphia’s arts and culture scene. For even more information and suggested itineraries, log on to visitphilly.com. Whether you love historic architecture, ﬁne-art museums, live theater, or all of the above, one thing is certain: It’s time to put Philadelphia on your list of great art destinations. Greater philadelphia tourism marketing corp. 800.537.7676 visitphilly.com uwishunu.com photos (clockwise from top left) by G. widman, r. kennedy, b. krist, and r. kennedy for Gptmc; opposite paGe: courtesy of philadelphia museum of art http://www.visitphilly.com http://www.visitphilly.com http://www.uwishunu.com http://www.visitphilly.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