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| Philadelphia Travel Article |
| People have often described Philadelphia, a dynamic and historical city in their own unique way. Some call it ‘The City of Brotherly Love’, the 'Athens of the Americas', and some ‘The friendliest city”. Whatever name you choose, Philadelphia or Philly, as its nicknamed surpasses its visitor’s expectations. With historic American attractions, fine dining establishments, acres of beautiful land, attractive boulevards hosting street fairs and parades, as well as an arts and entertainment loving community, the city promises to offer something for everyone. |
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| Philadelphia Travel Article |
Published On: July 16, 2009 |
Did you Know?
- In 1946 Philadelphia became home to the first computer.
- In Philadelphia in 1775, Johann Behrent built the first piano in America and called it "Piano Forte."
- Philadelphia is home to the cheese steak sandwiches, water ice, soft pretzels, and TastyKakes.
- Philadelphia’s city zoo is the oldest zoo in the United States.
Location:
Philadelphia is the fifth largest metropolis in the United States. The city is 60 miles inland from the Atlantic coast on a protrusion of land at the merging of the mighty Delaware River and the Schuylkill River.
A commercial, educational and cultural center, the city was once the second-largest in the British Empire and the social and geographical center of the original 13 American colonies. Today the city attracts tourists mainly for its historical wealth, centered on Independence National Historical Park, regarded as the most significant historic square mile in America, where the United States was conceived and declared.
Topography:
As per the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 142.6 square miles of which the majority is land and nearly 8 square miles or 5.29%, is water. The primary bodies of water include the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers and Cobbs, Wissahickon and Pennypack Creeks. They contribute to the scenic beauty of this place.
Climate:
Summers tend to be hot and often muggy in Philadelphia, the humidity can be high during July and August. The rainfall pattern is generally spread throughout the year. Fall and spring are mild and the most pleasant seasons to visit this wonderful city.
More on Weather in Philadelphia
Demography
- Population:
- In 2005, the population of the city was estimated to be over 1.4 million, while the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area's population of 5.8 million made it the country's fifth-largest city.
- Languages:
- Currency:
- United States Dollar(USD), $
Things to See & Do
- Sports:
The city is one of 13 U.S. cities to have all four major sports: the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League, the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League of Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association.
- Citizens Bank Park : The city's hometown baseball team, the Philadelphia Phillies was the 2008 World Series Champions. Since 2004 the team has played at Citizens Bank Park, a new $350 million baseball-only facility in South Philadelphia that is among the best in the big leagues.
- Lincoln Financial Field : Philadelphia's NFL team has played at Lincoln Financial Field, next door to Citizens Bank Park since 2003.
- Wachovia Center : Is home to the city's NBA team and hockey fans can also enjoy the city's NHL team, which shares Wachovia Center with the Sixers- the city's NBA Team.
- Museums:
- Philadelphia Museum of Art :Famous on the outside for the steps seen in the film "Rocky" and famous on the inside for one of the world's largest collections of art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is home to many rotating collections, as well as a standard selection of pieces always on display.
- The African-American Museum in Philadelphia : The museum was built to preserve, interpret and exhibit achievements of African Americans.
- Independence Seaport Museum : This museum has lots of interesting displays regarding the maritime history of Philadelphia, from colonial times through the Industrial Revolution. Highlights include a mockup of a navigation room and a place where you can view woodworkers handcrafting rowboats.
- University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology : This museum houses an impressive collection of Egyptian and Greco-Roman artifacts.
- Academy of Natural Sciences : Highlights of this museum include a 2-story dinosaur exhibit, a butterfly walk-through area and a children's nature center with live animals. It is the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the America.
Must See & Visit :
- The Philadelphia Zoo : America's first zoo is located just across the Schuylkill River and features just about every animal one could ever ask to see. From the new "pouncing pumas" to the traditional lions, tigers and bears, the zoo has it all.
- LOVE Park : Is a square near City Hall, known for its Robert Indiana "LOVE" sculpture and formerly for attracting skateboarders from around the world. The park has been renovated and skateboarding is no longer allowed.
- Eastern State Penitentiary : It is often known as "America's Most Historic Prison." It is also the site of an annual Bastille Day recreation.
- Independence National Historic Park : Philadelphia's signature historic site features the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Constitution Hall. It also features historic buildings from the city's revolutionary past, approximately 20 of which are open to the public.
- The Shops at the Bellevue : Located in the historic Bellevue at Broad and Walnut Streets, the Shops at the Bellevue offer upscale shopping and a gourmet food court.
Getting Around
- By Air:
- You can book flights to Philadelphia that fly into the Philadelphia International Airport, it’s minutes from the city. The predominant carrier at PHL is US Airways, which offers flights to destinations throughout the US and Europe, as well as a handful of fares to Latin America.
- You can also book flights to Newark, the Newark International Airport or flights to Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport, which are secondary airports serving the area.
- By Train:
- The city is a major hub along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and Keystone lines, with frequent trains from some of the nation's largest cities. Inbound trains from Washington and New York arrive at least once an hour during the day.
- SEPTA Regional Rail commuter rail trains stop in Center City at underground commuter rail tunnels. The two major center city stops, Suburban Station and Market East Station, will drop you off right in the heart of the city.
- By Bus:
- Phlash Bus : Philadelphia has a seasonal trolley bus for tourists called the Phlash. It runs in a 20-stop East-West circuit of major tourist locations, from the Museum of Art in the West, to Penn's Landing in the East.
- By Car:
- Renting a car is one the most convenient way to get around in the city. With competitive pricing car rentals are affordable, especially if you’re planning day trips outside of Philadelphia proper.
- By Foot:
Philadelphia is one of America's most “walkable” cities. Philadelphia is not only a grid city, it’s marked extremely well by "Walk! Philadelphia" signs placed on each block.
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Philadelphia is a land of excellence, ranging from the world's largest municipal park, to the best collection of public art in the United States, the historical nature and cultural diversity of the city is sure to be a treat for visitors. Whether you're looking for a night of fine dining or a historical tour of the city, Philadelphia will not disappoint.
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