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tion for housewares (check out Heart of the Home) and fashion (try Savioni Boutique). And Bristol is home to the Doo Wop Festival in September. Outdoor Places Experiencing the Philly region by foot, bike, or water can be as active or as leisurely as you like. Using Center City again as your base, it's less than ten miles to the Schuylkill River Trail in Manayunk (schuylkillrivertrail.com). Grab bike rentals from the Wheel Fun Kiosk and enjoy a smooth ride. Just east along the Mount Airy neighborhood is 1,400-acre Wissahickon Valley Park, a popular destination for mountain bikers. A gravel path along Wissahickon Creek welcomes casual bikers and hikers, while more adventurous two-wheelers tackle the hills around Forbidden Drive. (The most challenging upper areas require legit skills and a park permit.) And if you're an experienced climber, your destination is the 35-foot-high Livezey Rock on the eastern slope of the Wissahickon Valley. Want more? Head northwest on the Schuylkill River Trail into Valley Forge. A destination unto itself, the Valley Forge National Historical Park offers visitors a glimpse of how Pennsylvania looked during the American What better reward Revolution. Wander the trails or try a guided tour. From for a day of outdoor Valley Forge, the trail continadventure than a local ues on-road another eight ice-cold brew enjoyed miles into Phoenixville. al fresco? Speaking of Phoenixville, check out the canoe, kayak, and paddleboat trips offered at Port Providence Paddle (canoeandkayak.biz). It's one of many launch points for enjoying a wet, but not too wild, take on the region. To see the Brandywine by kayak or canoe, head about 45 minutes west of Center City to West Chester. Short-trippers ride to Harvey's Bridge or Embreeville to float downstream for an hour or two to Northbrook Canoe Co. (northbrookcanoe.com); day-trippers push off from Northbrook for a trip of several hours into the landscapes made famous by painter Andrew Wyeth. Unwind from your adventures in West Chester's vibrant downtown. Find local flavors at Carlino's Market, or curb your sweet tooth at Éclat Chocolates. Do take advantage of outdoor Plan Your Trip dining at the Iron Hill Brewery and its full selecFind details and tion of seasonal and house brews on tap. What themed itineraries at better reward for a day of outdoor adventure visitphilly.com/towns. than a local ice-cold brew enjoyed al fresco? usairwaysmag.com JUNE 2014 187 http://www.canoeandkayak.biz http://www.schuylkillrivertrail.com http://www.northbrookcanoe.com http://www.visitphilly.com/towns http://www.visitphilly.com/towns 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