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America’s birthplace Frankly Philadelphia


Philadelphia is a city that speaks for itself, with abundant historical landmarks, museums, cultural attractions, restaurants, shops and more


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he ‘American Dream’ was born in Philadelphia, with the city playing a pivotal role in the development of a new nation founded on the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. With more historic building from the colonial and federal periods of American history than anywhere else in the United States, many of Philadelphia’s original structures have been well preserved.


Philadelphia also has top-notch art museums, cultural offerings, tax-free shopping, award-winning restaurants and outdoor art, an it is home to the largest and fi rst city-owned urban park system in the world. In 2015, Philadelphia earned the distinction of the fi rst World Heritage City in the US, joining an elite network of global cities. Read on to learn why Philadelphia consistently ranks as one of the best places to visit in the United States.


National Treasures


Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Sire, is the building where the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution were debated and adopted. Nearby is Carpenter’s Hall, meeting place of the First Continental Congress in 1774. Liberty Bell, the symbol of American independence that cracked when rung upon arrival in Philadelphia, was once located in the steeple of Independence Hall. While in the area, stroll through Elfreth’s alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America - one of Philadelphia’s most Instragram-worthy spots.


Explore the outdoors


Traverse Fairmont Park, the city’s 10,000-acre park system with over 270 miles of recreation trails. The fi rst botanical garden Bartram’s Garden, spans over 45 acre along the Schyuylkill River. The Philadelphia Zoo, the nation’s fi rst, is home to Zoo360, a series of


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elevated mesh trails throughout the zoo that allow the animal to roam around the park.


Arts and culture


The fi rst and oldest art museum and art school in the US, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine arts was founded in 1805 by Charles Wilson Peale and houses a renowned collection of American paintings from the 1760s to the present. Visit the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, also known as Philadelphia’s museum district, to explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with its immense collection of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, including the largest collections of Marcel Duchamp’s artwork in the world. Exit the east entrance of the museum to the steps made famous by Philadelphia’s beloved fi ctional son, Rocky Balboa, whose statue stands tall on the edge of the museum’s grounds.


Philadelphia restaurants feature Iron Chefs, Top Chefs and more in a melting pot of global cuisines. Visit Reading Terminal Market, where over 80 merchants sell food, groceries and gifts. Or head to East Passyunk Avenue, dubbed a ‘Top 10 Foodie Street in America’ to enjoy a classic Philly cheesesteak or gourmet cuisines. discoverphl.com/visit/dine


Historic mile


Philadelphia is rich in attractions that tell the country’s story. Experience what it was like for the Continental Army on the front lines, for example, or see General George Washington’s original tent at the Museum of the American Revolution. discoverphl.com/historic-mile


A world-renowned arts scene


T e Barnes Foundations houses the world’s fi nest private collections of early French-modern and post-impressionist paintings in the world. T e collection also includes piece of antique furniture, pottery and African sculptures. barnesfoundation.org


Tax-free shopping


Clothing and show purchases are tax-free so pack an extra suitcase and get ready to shop Rittenhouse Row, the Chestnut Hill Business District, King of Prussia Mall, the Philadelphia Premium Outlets and more. Philadelphia off ers the biggest name brands as well as independent boutiques discoverphl.com/visit/hop


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opportunities to explore and learn all within a compact walkable downtown


Philadelphia brings history to life, off ering countless


City of murals


Mural Arts Philadelphia started as an anti-graffi ti programme and has grown to be an international leader with nearly 4,000 works of community-based public art. Take a tour of the city and fi nd out for yourself why Philadelphia is called the ‘Mural Capital of the World’. You’ll be surprised. muralarts.org


Love


Named by its founder, William Penn, Philadelphia translates from Greek to ‘City of Brotherly Love’. Penn envisioned a city of tolerance and Philadelphia is welcoming and inclusive. Take a picture with the iconic LOVE sculpture, designed by Robert Indiana, now back in the newly renovated LOVE Park. discoverphl.com/attractions


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