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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts America’s largest concert hall organ is just one of the spectacular features of this performing arts destination. Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, the Kimmel Center occupies an entire city block, with its 150-foot-high curved glass roof dominating the structure. Underneath are two venues: the 2,500-seat Verizon Hall and the more intimate 650-seat Perelman Theater for the Performing Arts. 260 S. Broad St. (Avenue of the Arts), 215-790-5800, www.kimmelcenter.org ©Román Viñoly Rittenhouse Row Chic restaurants, high fashion boutiques, and historic hotels line the streets of Rittenhouse Row, the city’s premier destination for glamour. Spend an afternoon shopping for the latest haute couture clothes in the upscale shops or dining in one of the district’s world-class restaurants. Broad St. to 21st St., between Market and Pine sts., www.rittenhouserow.org King of Prussia Mall With more than 400 stores and restaurants, this massive shopping complex contains more retail space than any mall in the country. Many of the shops cannot be found elsewhere in Pennsylvania, including such retailers as Versace, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier. 160 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, www.kingofprussiamall.com Fairmount Park This 9,200-acre park is the nation’s largest landscaped urban park. It runs along both sides of the Schuylkill River and offers countless opportunities to walk, jog, bike, or hike in the fresh air. You can see an exciting regatta, play golf or Frisbee, and go horseback riding. Visit one of the park’s many historic mansions, see a concert at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, and stroll the serene grounds of the Japanese House and Garden. Behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art along both sides of the Schuylkill River, www.fairmountpark.org Barnes Foundation Home to some of the greatest French Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces outside of France, this renowned collection contains 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes and 60 Matisses, along with works by Manet, Degas, Seurat, Prendergrast, Titian and Picasso. Take a relaxing stroll through the lush arboretum and garden. Please note: You must have an advance reservation, as admission is limited to 400 visitors each day. Reservations are suggested at least one month in advance. 300 N. Latch’s Lane, Merion, 610-667-0290, www.barnesfoundation.org 18 www.PhiladelphiaUSA.travel ©Jim McWilliams ©Jim McWilliams http://www.kimmelcenter.org http://www.rittenhouserow.org http://www.kingofprussiamall.com http://www.fairmountpark.org http://www.barnesfoundation.org http://www.philadelphiausa.travel

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Philadelphia International Visitors Guide 2008 - UK Contents Get to Know Philadelphia Fall in Love with Philadelphia Major Events Timelines: History of the City and Modern Philadelphia Independence National Historical Park Philadelphia's Visitor Centers Philadelphia Neighbourhoods and The Countryside Itinerary Ideas Attractions and Activities Museums, Arts & Culture, and Other Major Attractions Sports & Recreation Experiential Tours for Groups Dining & Nightlife Shopping Visitor Information & Transportation International Offices of the PCVB Currency Exchange International Language Translation Consulates Climate Data Approximate Flight Times from World Cities Approximate Travel Times to Other U.S. Cities Maps

Philadelphia International Visitors Guide 2008 - UK

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