Philadelphia International Visitors Guide 2008 - UK - (Page 7)

In fact, Philadelphia is known as the “city of neighbourhoods,” with more than 150 communities and areas of interest. From the waterfront and historic parks to the Avenue of the Arts and Chinatown, a wide assortment of treasures and attractions awaits. (See page 12 for descriptions of the neighbourhoods in Center City.) The best way to explore these neighbourhoods is on foot. The streets are easy to navigate and most places of interest lie in the eight kilometers between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. (See map on page 30.) The Countryside The scenic countryside beyond Philadelphia has historic sites, family adventures, unbeatable shopping, and delicious local foods. Valley Forge, located just northwest of the city, is a famous encampment site from the Revolutionary War. The beautiful vistas of the Brandywine Valley, southwest of the city, offer visitors an enjoyable drive, plus several museums and gardens. Farther west, Lancaster County is home to the Amish farmlands. Bucks County, northeast of the city, is ideal for biking through covered bridges, canoeing down the Delaware River, and shopping in the quaint town of New Hope. Gettysburg, site of famous battlefields and extraordinary orchards, is just two hours west of Center City. Clockwise from left: Philadelphia City Hall and Swann Fountain/©Weaver Multimedia Group; scullers on the Schuylkill River/©Jim McWilliams; horse and buggy against a gorgeous Amish country sky/©PDCVB Terry Ross Summer Odunde African American Street Festival and Marketplace. This lively outdoor festival Fall Terror Behind the Walls. Halloween at stretches along South Street and includes live performances, an elaborate procession to the Schuylkill River, and the city’s largest outdoor vendor market. 215-732-8510, www.odundeinc.org Sunoco Welcome America! More than 50 free events throughout the city celebrate America’s birthday. Highlights include the annual Independence Day ceremony, a parade, and a nighttime concert featuring internationally known entertainers, followed by a fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 215-683-2200, www.americasbirthday.com Eastern State Penitentiary. Go behind-thewalls of Eastern State Penitentiary with its stark towers for one of the U.S.A.’s most frighteningly entertaining Halloween haunted attractions. Ghosts, goblins, and amazing special effects abound at this historic site, which was home to such famous criminals as Al Capone and “Slick” Willie Sutton. 215236-3300, www.EasternState.org For a complete list of this year ’s special events, visit PhiladelphiaUSA.travel/UK. Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau 7 http://www.odundeinc.org http://www.EasternState.org http://www.philadelphiausa.travel/uk http://www.americasbirthday.com

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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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