Travel News June 2014


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Make A Discovery


ISCOVER Philadelphia (PHL) - a modern renaissance city where history meets innovation and culture. Here for the making of your next great American adventure, PHL is conveniently located between New York City and Washington, DC in the centre of it all along the North-East corridor of the US.


Easy to get to and get around, once you arrive in PHL you will find a multitude of cosmopolitan experiences to choose from. Become captivated by this 21st century city where an inspiring, creative culture merges with ideas, technology and education. Home to some of the nation’s most beloved historical sites, Philadelphia is spirited with independence and is touted as the “Birthplace of America”. Take-in Philadelphia culture as you walk through the vibrant streetscape and immerse in America’s old world and new world. Safe and friendly streets are lined with parks, rivers, shops, public art, restaurants and museums - all within walking distance from downtown.


Make History


Philadelphia is where the American Dream was founded and the model for modern day democracy was forged. Home to iconic places such as Independence Hall (a World-Heritage site), the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center, here you will get a glimpse at the birth of a nation. Make It Innovative


Innovation and education are at the heart of both the Philadelphia and American stories. Ben Franklin, the iconic Philadelphian, led early American innovation, creating the first university, hospital and zoo – all located in PHL and open to visitors. The heritage of invention continues in this Smart City. The PHL region is home to the second-largest university population in the US. The city is teeming with collaboration between technology, design, science and the arts.


Make it Creative


Rated as “America’s #1 City for Culture” by Travel+Leisure magazine, Philadelphia’s art, music, film, design, fashion, performance and culinary energy


is thriving.


World-class cuisine prepared by celebrity (and award winning) chefs can be found throughout the many diverse neighborhoods that make up the downtown area. Options abound as PHL is home to more than 2,500 restaurants, 250 outdoor cafes and 200 (+) BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) style restaurants.


Serving up a more visual treat, Philadelphia is also known as a culture capital with the most artistic mile in the country stretching from Philadelphia City Hall to the Philadelphia Museum of Art including the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, The Barnes Foundation and The Rodin Museum. Performance/live arts in PHL include the award- winning Pennsylvania Ballet, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Opera Company of Philadelphia, PHLADANCO and Ballet X. Make it Vibrant


Neighbourhoods are the fabric of Philadelphia. Intimate, well-lit streets provide the adventure of discovery in a city that is easy to navigate. Visitors can check out the cobblestone streets, American history and unique boutiques in Old City than stroll over to Northern Liberties where an open air piazza holds free concerts, farmers markets and lively festivals. A short distance away is the neighborhood of Midtown, also known as the Gayborhood. Here you will find LGBT-friendly bars, discos, restaurants and shops. Neighboring Midtown is PHL’s Rittenhouse Square. This chic neighborhood boasts a large green park, outdoor cafes and high-end shops. Don’t forget, Philadelphia is a shoppers dream with tax-free shopping on all clothes and shoes with major designer and brand labels, upscale retail, independent boutiques and vintage shops.


Lining all of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods you will find more than 3,500 outdoor works of art courtesy of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Known as the mural arts capital, visitors can explore these grand scale art pieces with a self or guided walking tour that weaves its way throughout the PHL neighborhoods. From small village-like streets with historical churches and homes, to modern day piazzas,


skyscrapers and grand open space, Philadelphia’s personalities emerge as you wander. Make It Green


With the largest city-owned urban park system in the world, Philadelphia is the greenest city in America. Endless adventure trails, riverfronts, bicycling trails and walking/running paths are woven through the city unlike anywhere in the US. Named “one of the world’s 10 best cities for parks” by Frommer’s, PHL offers a wide range of outdoor activities and urban adventures.


For visitors that would rather watch the pros in action, PHL offers nine professional sports teams (including the Philadelphia Phillies [baseball], the 76ers [basketball] and the Philadelphia Flyers [hockey]), four state-of-the-art arenas and numerous annual sporting events that include the Philadelphia Marathon and regattas.


Make It Accessible


Philadelphia International Airport (www.phl.org) connects Philadelphia with more than 124 cities, including over 30 international destinations making Philadelphia easily accessible from anywhere in the world. With the merger of US Airways and American Airlines and the designation of


A favourite destination for tourists and


locals alike, John F. Kennedy Plaza gets its famed nickname “LOVE Park” due to its famous sculpture. Located near City Hall, LOVE Park serves as the grand entrance to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway


Philadelphia International Airport as a OneWorld Alliance Hub, PHL is truly a gateway to the US for global travellers.


Once visitors arrive, exploring other US destinations is easy with rail services via Amtrak (www.amtrak.com). Philadelphia is located less than a two-hour train ride from both New York and Washington, DC, while Boston can be reached in roughly six hours. Megabus (www.megabus.com) and Bolt Bus (www.boltbus.com) also offer budget- friendly options to PHL from surrounding cities. Getting around PHL is easy too - it’s ranked “one of the top 10 walkable cities in the US”. Make A Deal


Visitors staying overnight in Philadelphia have plenty to choose from. Nearly 40 hotels are located in the downtown area offering more than 9,000 hotel rooms. World-class hotel brands representing the luxury, boutique and economy markets provide quality relaxation for visitors to the City. Make It PHL


Whether travelling for a city break, a girlfriend’s getaway or an Urban US adventure make your next great memory in Philadelphia. For more information on Philadelphia visit www.discoverPHL.co.uk


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