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Clockwise from left: Philadelphia skyline, Silk City, Morgan's Pier, and the O-bon Festival in Clark Park I n summertime, the streets of Philadelphia's historic district are crowded with visitors looking to better understand America's beginnings. PHOTOS BY J. FUSCO FOR VISIT PHILADELPHIA™ Stops on this route of interwoven sites include the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Benjamin Franklin Museum, National Constitution Center, and Christ Church. They stitch together that fabled story as easily as Betsy Ross did the nation's ﬁrst ﬂag. "Philadelphia's enduring independent spirit was established in the historic district," says Meryl Levitz, the president and CEO of VISIT PHILADEPHIATM. "Today, you ﬁnd that revolutionary quality all over the region." Beyond Philly's historic heart, travelers gather deeper insights into the city's past and a rich understanding of this modern metropolitan area that some four million people are proud to call home. Start by exploring the neighborhoods within a ﬁve-minute walk. To the north, Old City condos, art galleries, and happening restaurants are located in redeveloped Civil War-era factories. A few blocks south, Society Hill features stately red brick homes with Federal touches such as boot scrapers, marble stoops, and wooden shutters. Hot Fun in the City To the east lies Penn's Landing, a hub of summer fun, including concerts, ﬁlms, and, most notably, ﬁreworks and other events linked to Wawa Welcome America!, the city's weeklong Independence usairwaysmag.com JUNE 2014 157 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2014

US Airways - June 2014
Contents
Gear Up: Camping Tools
Connections: Everybody's Business
Getaway: Valencia Group Hotels
Travel Feature: Austin, Texas
US Airways Feature: New Service
Charlotte USA
Special Section: Mesa County, Colorado
To Your Health: Devereux
Special Section: Burbank, California
University Spotlight: Christopher Newport University
Industry Spotlight: Eastern North Carolina
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Special Section: Philadelphia
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Giving: Miles for Good
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2014