Philadelphia is the largest city in
Pennsylvania, and the 5th most populous in the United States over all.
As of 2005, Philadelphia's population was estimated as 1,463,281, with 5,823,23 living
in the metropolitan area.
The city is known as the "City of Brotherly Love" as its name stems from
the Greek, philos (meaning "love") adelphos (meaning "brother").
Other nicknames include "Birthplace of America", "Cradle of Liberty",
"The Quaker City", and simply "Philly".
Some of the major companies with their headquarters in Philadelphia include Cigna, CIGNA, Comcast and Sunoco.
The principal airport serving Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport.
Perhaps the best known educational institution in Philadelphia is the University of Pennsylvania, which is coeducational private non-sectarian research university. The university of Pennsylvania was founded in 1740, and is one of the eight members of the Ivy League.
Professional sports teams in Philadelphia include the AHL ice hockey team, the Philadelphia Phantoms, the American football team, the Philadelphia Eagles, the basketball team, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Major League Baseball team, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the NHL ice hockey team, the Philadelphia Flyers.
Philadelphia is home to the "cheesesteak" - known outside of the city as "Philadelphia cheesesteak", "Philly cheesesteak", or "steak and cheese". It is a sandwich made in a long Italian roll, filled with thinly sliced pieces of steak and melted cheese. Optionally, grilled onions, sautéd green peppers, mushrooms and sauces may be added.
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read out in three cities: Trenton, New Jersey, Easton, Pennsylvania, and of course, Philadelphia.
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Product Description: DK Eyewitness Travel: Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. Packed with detailed maps, including a new pull-out map with detailed sheet maps and useful transportation information, this guide explores every facet of this historic area.
Also included are beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all the major sites and suggestions for the best places to visit, from the Old City known as "America's most historic square mile," encompassing Independence Hall and the iconic Liberty Bell, to the outstanding museums, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. This DK Eyewitness Travel Guide provides all the insider tips every visitor to needs, with dozens of reviews of hotels, recommendations for restaurants, tips for shopping and all the best places for entertainment in Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Don't miss a thing on your vacation with the DK Eyewitness Guide to Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
-Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps
-Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights
-3-D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts
-Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues
-Specially devised walking tours, special events info
-Now includes a new durable, oversized pull-out map with useful transportation information, a distance chart, a street and sight index, and practical information for getting around the city.
Product Description: Discover the spirit of Philadelphia
Fodor's choice ratings you can trust. Exceptional restaurants, hotels, and sights selected to help you make the best choices.
Simple pleasures. Embrace the local culture as you sample a juicy cheesesteak, try shoofly pie at an Amish farmers market, or linger over cocktails near Betsy Ross's old stomping ground.
Boundless activities. Find choices for every traveler, from walking tours through historic neighborhoods to fabulous museum-hopping to riverside biking.
Local Experts Fodor's worldwide team of 700 writers reveal their favorite haunts to enrich your travel experience.
Freshest Facts You won't find a more up-to-date guide to the region. Our writers seek out hot spots while verifying that current listings still meet our high standards.
Travelers Like You Get candid advice from fellow travelers at Fodors.com, and read their “Word of Mouth” tips throughout this book.
“Fodor's has emerged…as our fave guidebook series for insider tips about things you actually want to know…” -Miami Herald
“Hipped up... plus advice on a broader range of attractions, from classic to quirky.” -Outside Magazine
Product Description: This uniquely visual "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country" is your indispensable guide to this exciting region. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of Philadelphia's must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all its cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions this famous region has to offer. "DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country" will help you to discover Philadelphia region by region; from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to the Pennsylvania Academy of The Fine Arts. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, car, or horse and buggy. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips will get you under the skin of Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country, even explaining month by month information about Philadelphia throughout the year. "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country" shows you what others only tell you.
"A classy series with encyclopedic coverage."—National Geographic Explorer
Want to get out of the city and explore some beautiful sights? This guidebook includes Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Amish Country and the Pocono Mountains. Many of these areas covered are within an easy drive of New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia. A complete guide in coverage and depth. Black-and-white photographs and maps
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Product Description: Lonely Planet knows New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. Our 3rd edition guarantees an adventure, whether it’s shopping ’til you drop in Manhattan, wine-tasting your way around the Finger Lakes, time-warping through the small towns of Amish country, viewing Warhols in Pittsburgh, eating funnel cakes on the Jersey shore or winning big in Atlantic City.
In This Guide:
Extensive coverage of New York City and Philadelphia Itineraries to inspire road tripping, gallery hopping, beach bumming and nature loving Practical information on getting around by car, bus, plane, antique steam train or horse-drawn buggy 69 Maps
Product Description: Are you planning a trip to Philadelphia and looking for a guide that will give you everything you need to get the most out of this wonderful city? Let World Travel Expert, David Hoffman, ofDavidsbeenhere.com,show you everything from where to stay, what to see and do, the best restaurants, and all there is to know about this vibrant city's night life. David will also help you plan a day trip to the nearby towns of Collingswood and Haddonfield and New Jersey. Purchase thisDavidsbeenhere Travel Guidetoday and David will make sure you leave no stones unturned and return home with a lifetime of memories.
Each Travel Guide comes with photo rich, up to date descriptions of:
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Also included are country, area, and city maps to help plan your itinerary.
Eager hikers will find not only well-known and obscure trails, but also in-depth information regarding the region's history. Included are unique features of each hike and authoritative suggestions for fine dining, farmers’ markets, lodging, and flea markets. Hikers can also visit historic and artistic towns such as New Hope and Washington’s Crossing.
Journalist and Philadelphia native Karrie Gavin guides travelers around her hometown, from exploring Wissahickon Park to sampling the city's renowned cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and hoagies. Gavin also includes one-of-a-kind trip ideas such as the Two-Day Best of Philadelphia and Philly’s Culinary Classics. With advice on the visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art, enjoying recreational opportunities on the Schuylkill River, and navigating Philly’s nightlife, Moon Philadelphia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Product Description: From the City of Brotherly love to the gardens of the Brandywine Valley, to sharing the roads with horse-drawn buggies in Lancaster County, Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country invite visitors to partake in nature's beauty and many moments that help shape the course of American history. Our resident writers have found the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to make your trip worthwhile and memorable. Before you leave on your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing!
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- We frequently update our Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com. - Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you're seeing the real Philadelphia & Pennsylvania Dutch Country. - We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.
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Philadelphia is the largest city in
Pennsylvania, and the 5th most populous in the United States over all.
As of 2005, Philadelphia's population was estimated as 1,463,281, with 5,823,23 living
in the metropolitan area.
