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Ready, Set, Visit The Independence Visitor Center helps you make the most of your time in the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia is brimming with cultural opportunities, but ﬁtting them all in takes some planning. That’s where the Independence Visitor Center comes in, with maps, brochures, and souvenirs, as well as tickets to popular tours, attractions, and performances. Located in the heart of one north independence mall west Philadelphia’s historic 6th and market streets district, the 50,000-squarephiladelphia foot Visitor Center is the 800.537.7676 gateway to America’s Most follow the Visitor center on Twitter at @PHLVisitorCntr Historic Square Mile and for real-time philadelphia happenings and the exclusive location for for your own personal concierge service. free, timed tickets to Inde- I tching to see Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed? Set on seeing one of the city’s many art museums? Or perhaps an evening at the opera? pendence Hall. Plan your visit with the help of the Visitor Center’s multilingual concierge staff — they’ll suggest itineraries, give directions, and sell attraction and tour tickets. The Visitor Center also offers a welcome stop between activities, with restroom facilities, wireless Internet access, and history-themed ﬁlms. Grab a bite to eat at Cafe Independence to fuel up for your next adventure. And before you leave, pick up something to remind you of your trip at the ofﬁcial gift shop of the Philadelphia region, Independence Store. (Best sellers include Liberty Bell statues, Philadelphia T-shirts, and books.) As you traverse the city, you’ll ﬁnd visitor services at three other locations: City Hall, Love Park, and the newest addition at Sister Cities Park. And the Visitor Center is even going mobile. Philadelphia History This Way is an interactive app that guides visitors through the historic district, down streets walked by the Founding Fathers. Lace up your walking shoes! With the help of the Visitor Center, you really can see it all. photo courtesy of independence Visitor center 158 June 2012 usairwaysmag.com http://twitter.com/#!/PHLVisitorCntr 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