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Discover Philadelphia The rise of the Modern Renaissance City P hiladelphia recently proclaimed itself a “Modern Renaissance City.” According to Webster’s Dictionary, “renaissance” means “a movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity.” By WayNeTTe GOOdSON march 2013 usairwaysmag.com Freedom, Democracy, and America What sets Philadelphia apart from other destinations is its status as the birthplace of modernday democracy. Philadelphia is America. “If you’re a history buff, you can’t get more U.S. history anyplace else,” Ferguson says, referring to the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, followed by the U.S. Constitution little more than a decade later. In fact, Travel & Leisure ranked Independence National Historical Park as the fifth-most-visited monument in the U.S. History continues to be made and shaped here every day. photos by bklphoto.com for phlcvb 150 And that’s an apt definition of the white-hot action in the City of Firsts. “If you haven’t been to Philadelphia in the last five years, then you haven’t been to Philadelphia,” says Jack Ferguson, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The infrastructure improvements have been so dramatic. We’re a city in constant change. This city has always moved forward and never stops re-creating itself.” Let us count the ways this fifth-largest city in the U.S. has undergone yet another rebirth in its more than 300-year history — and why you’ll want to check it out for a convention, vacation, or even a business location. http://www.BKLPHOTO.COM http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - March 2013

US Airways - March 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Musical Pilgrimages
Hub Crawl: Denver Airport
Wine & Dine: Chef's Tables
Wine & Dine: Artisan Cheeses
Great Escapes: Cypress Inn
Adventure: Washington, DC by Bike
Great Escapes: The Gathering in Ireland
Adventure: Puerto Rico Golf
Charlotte EDC
Great Escapes: Barcelo Hotels and Resorts
Gear Up: The Smart Kitchen
Travel Feature: The Rome Less Traveled
US Airways Feature: Order Up!
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
From Philly, With Love
Route of Discovery: San Luis Obispo, California
Atlantic 10 Conference
Great Dates
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 - March 2013