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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Go Behind the Scenes Philadelphia’s experiential tours allow visitors to interact with history, science, and the arts. Mural Arts Tours Philadelphia is the Mural Capital of the World. Journey into our neighbourhoods to hear stories behind the communities’ murals. Tours can include mural painting and learning the background to the artists’ creative processes. For more information: 215-685-0754, www.muralarts.org I-Glide Tours Experience Philadelphia in the most fun, exciting and unique way … on a Segway Human Transport. Venture out with your guide and learn the history, architecture, and cool facts about Philadelphia through a state-of-the-art wireless headset. For more information: 215-735-1700 ext. 701, www.iglidetours.com National Constitution Center Increase your understanding of America’s past by joining in a mock trial of landmark cases, learning about past presidents and elections and voting, or by putting your knowledge of American freedoms to the test. For more information: 215-409-6695, www.constitutioncenter.org Philadelphia in the Movies Ride a luxury motorcoach and visit famous Philadelphia movie and television locations at more than 64 stops. See the places where smash hits like The Sixth Sense, In Her Shoes, 12 Monkeys, Beloved, National Treasure, Philadelphia, Trading Places, and Rocky were filmed. Get the inside scoop on some of your favourite stars and films, and learn why Philadelphia is one of the top locations in the world for making movies. For more information: 215-686-2668, www.film.org Philadelphia Museum of Art Learn about artistic masters and the basics of painting with guided tours and handson classes. Themes include Chinese painting, sculpture — with a visit to the Rodin Museum — and Impressionism painting. For more information: 215-684-7863, www.philamuseum.org Academy of Natural Sciences Explore the wonders of nature at America’s first natural history museum, featuring a Dinosaur Hall and the “Live Butterflies!” exhibit. Explore the prehistoric world as one of the Academy’s scientists shows your group a selection of the museum’s more than 17 million fossils, birds, insects, plants, fish, and shells. For more information: 215-299-1012, www.acnatsci.org For more ideas, go to www.PhiladelphiaUSA.travel/experientialtours. Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau 21 Philadelphia Movie Tour/©Jim McWilliams http://www.iglidetours.com http://www.muralarts.org http://www.constitutioncenter.org http://www.film.org http://www.philamuseum.org http://www.acnatsci.org http://www.philadelphiausa.travel/experientialtours

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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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