DESTINATIONS — THE US
CAN YOU PHILLY IT?
IN PHILADELPHIA HOURS
C
lients are spoilt for choice when it comes to US East Coast city breaks. Plenty of flights
connect the UK to big shot the Big Apple, then there’s presidential Washington DC, and walkable Boston. Then there’s Philadelphia, the city that championed America’s land-of- the-free philosophy. It was the first capital of the US, founded and named back in 1682 by William Penn, a British Quaker. He believed in religious tolerance and welcomed immigrants from all over Europe fleeing persecution. The Amish were among them and Philly is the gateway to visiting their settlements in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It’s also a great springboard for those interested in the civil war sites of Richmond and Gettysburg. That’s in addition to Philly itself having a great mix of art, food, fashion and quirky attractions that more than fill a two-day trip.
There’s an uplifting energy and a sense of
fun in this US metropolis, writes Jo Cooke
l DAY ONE 09.00: Fuel up for your first day of city pavement- pounding at Reading Terminal Market. This old rail shed now houses some 80 stalls, a few selling gifts and Amish crafts, the rest delectable edibles. A stack of pancakes, plump sausage sandwiches, traditional pretzels (the Philly staple) and melt-in- the-mouth Parisian-style pastries are all there to tempt you. 10.30: Known as the city of brotherly love, you’ll find that in Philly they put love on a pedestal. A funky red sculpture sporting the four-letter word is elevated on a metal platform in Love Park. Erected to commemorate the United States Bicentennial back in the 1970s, the Love Sculpture has become the ultimate photo opportunity backdrop for lovers, so drop by then post your romantic pose on Facebook. 11.30: Follow that gushy moment with some tough love at the Eastern State Penitentiary. This formidable looking gothic building is both creepy and fascinating to visit. A self-guided audio tour takes you into the cells that incarcerated legendary villains such as Al Capone. No talking was allowed and shoes were wrapped in cloth
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THE US
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