Feature Articles with the Tourist in Mind
Special Offers for Visitors
Philly: You Just Can't Do It in a Day
The Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation has developed the
"Philly - You Just Can't Do It In a Day Hotel Package," allowing
visitors to stay one night and get the second night free when they check in
Thursday through Sunday from June 26 through September 14, 2003.
General Interest
2003
Philadelphia Flower Show Photos
We hope that you enjoy our collection of over 200 photos of the major
exhibitors' presentations at the 2003 Philadelphia Flower Show.
Battleship USS New Jersey Comes
Home
The USS New Jersey will be permanently berthed in Camden as part of the
regions major waterfront redevelopment.
Best
New Restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia Area
Our choices for some of the best new and exciting restaurants in the
Greater Philadelphia area with links to user reviews for each of our choices.
The
Big Bus Company Comes to Philadelphia
After more than a decade of offering highly popular tours in London, highlighted
by their receiving the prestigious London Tourist Board sightseeing tour of the
year award in 2000, the Big Bus Company has arrived in Philadelphia.
Café Nola Reopens
Philly's top Creole and Cajun restaurant reopens on South Street.
Can
You Find Romance in Philadelphia?
We may have the LOVE statue, and we may be called the "City of Brotherly
Love", but answering the question, "Can you find romance in
Philadelphia?" is not easy.
Experience
the Spirit of Philadelphia
For more than 17 years, the Spirit of Philadelphia has been
entertaining visitors from the Greater Philadelphia region with scenic lunch and
dinner cruises on the Delaware River.
Greater
Philadelphia in Film
M. Night Shyamalan's latest film "Signs" is attracting huge crowds in
movie theaters across the country. It is just one of over 50 feature films made
in Philadelphia since Sylvester Stallone's 1975 film "Rocky."
Haunted
Philadelphia
Discover some of the Greater Philadelphia region's scariest
spots.
Have
you ridden a DUCK yet?
Have you ridden a DUCK yet? Thousands of folks already have taken an 80-minute
ride on one of Philly's hottest new tourist attractions. What's a DUCK?
"How to..."
Step-by-step travel tips on getting around and having fun, food and other
practical information.
It All Began in Philadelphia
It's where a nation was born. Our Independence Day feature looks at the
historic events in Philadelphia from 1774-1776.
The
Kimmel Center Opens to Rave Reviews
Philadelphia's brand new performing arts and community center has opened its
doors on Broad Street to rave reviews. Find out all about this exciting new
addition to the Philadelphia skyline.
Longwood Gardens
America's foremost horticultural garden is located in the Philadelphia area.
Longwood has 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows, a superb
conservatory and spectacular illuminated fountains.
Longwood Gardens Photo
Gallery
Featuring 45 beautiful photographs taken in April at Longwood Gardens in
Kennett Square, PA.
Media - Everybody's Hometown
The borough of Media, county seat of Delaware County, is
celebrating its 150th anniversary in the year 2000. See how and why this
"planned" town came into existence and why it's a great place to
explore on a sunny summer afternoon.
National
Constitution Center - A Review
A week before it's opening on July 4, 2003, I had the privilege of taking a
"hard-hat" tour of the new National Constitution Center (NCC) located
at at 525 Arch St. in Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park. The
tour was conducted by Liz Barszczewski, Public Relations Manager of the NCC.
Neighborhoods
of Philadelphia
In this first in a ongoing series, we take an overall look at the various
neighborhoods and communities that make up the City of Philadelphia.
PECO Primate Reserve Opens
The Philadelphia Zoo's new primate reserve opened to the public July 1,
1999.
Peddler's Village
A great place to shop and eat in Lahaska in Bucks County near New Hope
and within an hour's drive of any place in the Greater Philadelphia area.
The Perfect Philly Cheesesteak
Cheesesteaks are the quintessential Philadelphia
food. They're easy to find, but finding the perfect cheesesteak is not so easy.
Philadelphia
CultureFiles - An Insider's Online Guide to Art and Culture in the Philly Area
Check out our review of a really exciting new addition to the website of the
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation - Philadelphia CultureFiles,
an ever-growing insider's online guide to the region’s arts and culture.
Philadelphia
Neighborhood Tours
Whether you're a resident of the Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey area or a
visitor to the region, here is a chance to explore some of the neighborhoods of
Philadelphia where people live, work and play. You can explore Chinatown and
learn about the neighborhood's efforts to retain its identity. You can visit
several stops on the Underground Railroad where escaped black slaves made their
way to freedom. You can learn about Philadelphia's Latino community or the
Italian community of South Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's Prison Museum Adds "Voices of Eastern State" Audio Tour
The immense, castle-like Eastern State Penitentiary "an
institution once known worldwide for its system of strict silence" is about
to get a little louder. The 174- year old prison will take a step into the 21st
century with the "Voices of Eastern State" audio tour, which was launched
April 16, 2003.
Philly
Firsts
While almost all cities lay claim to their
share of "firsts", no U.S. city can claim as many as Philadelphia.
Rowing
on the Schuylkill
The top college and high school crews
gather in May when the Dad Vail and Stotesbury Cup Regattas come to
Philadelphia. We look at these big events and also explore everything you always
wanted to know about rowing on the Schuylkill River
Top
10 Philadelphia Area Attractions
Our guide to the top ten attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area including
family fun places, historic places, museums, natural settings, and places to
shop.
Top
10 Places in Historic Philadelphia
We look at ten of our favorite
places in Historic/Old City Philadelphia.
Top
Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has one of the oldest and largest Italian-American communities in
the United States in South Philadelphia, which is home to the world famous
Italian Market. The city has a large number of top-notch Italian restaurants,
featuring both Northern Italian, Southern Italian and Sicilian cuisines.
Top Philadelphia Area Seafood
Restaurants
Perhaps because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, the
Philadelphia area has a large number of great seafood restaurants. In addition
to the top seafood restaurants in Philadelphia, we have included several in
neighboring counties in Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.
Top
Philadelphia Steakhouses
While not known for its steakhouses, Philadelphia does have a number of fine
restaurants that serve excellent steaks and other fine food.
USS Olympia and SS Becuna
Learn about the two historic naval vessels berthed at Penn's Landing.
Valley Forge National Historical
Park
Explore the place where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the
winter of 1777-78.
A Walk Down South Street
We take a walk down the street where everybody meets in Philly. Lots of
photos in this multi-part series.
A Walking Tour of
Downtown Philadelphia
Join us as we begin our walking tour. Explore Welcome Park, Olde City
Tavern, Bookbinders, Merchants Exchange and the Independence National Park
Visitor Center. Make sightseeing on your vacation an educational experience.
Seasonal
Celebrating
the Holidays in Philadelphia
The period between Thanksgiving and New Years Day is one of the most
exciting times of the year in the greater Philadelphia area. Things kick off with the big
Thanksgiving Day Parade and conclude with the Mummers Parade on New Year's
Day. In between there are parties and celebrations throughout the City
including the annual Center City Holiday Festival.
Celebrate
Irish Month in Philadelphia
Weekends during March are a great time to celebrate the Philadelphia region's
rich Irish American heritage, proclaimed as "Irish Month," by Mayor
John Street.
Halloween
Fun in Philadelphia
There are some unique and fun ways that you can celebrate this special season of
ghosts, goblins and witches in the Greater Philadelphia area.
A
Longwood Gardens Holiday
One of the favorite places to celebrate the holidays in the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area is at Longwood Gardens. The season comes to life with beautiful floral displays, decorated trees, lights and an amazing lighted fountain display in the Open Air Theatre. We have 40 photos of
the 2001 display for your enjoyment.
Philadelphia
Area Fall Foliage
The fall foliage season is at its peak in the
Philadelphia area. There are so many places in the area that feature
wonderful and scenic views.
Spring
into Philadelphia
We look at what's going on in the region and take a look at the best
places to go and things to do in the Spring in Philadelphia.
Visit Philly This Spring and Summer
Visit Philly and take a trip back in time. There's no time like the present to
explore the past in Philadelphia.