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Philadelphia-Based Guides, And Others Which Mention Philadelphia Attractions

By libertyplace
updated 4 months ago

Here are some of the guides based in and around Greater Philadelphia...and some others which mention Philadelphia attractions.

A Guide to Historic Philadelphia - For the Visitor Who Has Only A Day

This guide is ideal for the first-time visitor to Philadelphia, or even for someone from Greater Philadelphia, who hasn’t ventured downtown for a while. It is also designed for someone who has only a short time to enjoy the city, and so the most famous attractions are included – if you only have one day, these sights are among the must-sees, while you are in Philadelphia. All are conveniently located within the “most historic square mile in America” in Old City. In addition, with the exception of the National Constitution Center, all of these sights can be enjoyed relatively quickly, thus permitting you to maximize your finite time.

The Broad Street Subway: The Phillies and Post-Game Revelry (Forget the Car

Who needs the hassle and expense of driving to see the Home Town Nine at gorgeous Citizens Bank Park? The Broad Street Subway will get you there more quickly, at less expense, and without the aggravation of traffic going to and coming from the ballpark. If you’re from out of town, no car is needed – just walk from the hotel to the Subway.

If you’re from Greater Philadelphia, you can take SEPTA Regional Rail or other City Transit to the Subway. Or you can drive to Center City, find onstreet parking (surprisingly possible, especially in the late afternoon, when commuters start heading home), and hop on the Subway from there. But no matter how you arrive in Center City – before you hop on the Subway, you can experience Philadelphia’s Civil War heritage and architecture. And after the game is over, win or lose, you can hop off the Subway, and (less than two blocks away) have a great post-game celebration at a superb tavern, with great food and libations. Play ball!

THAT is a Real Museum? Five of the Nation's Strangest

Leigh describes her research on unusual museums throughout the nation:

“I spent a few months doing research on various museums and attractions all around the country. Every once in a while, I found one that made me pause and confirm that it was, indeed, a museum. Sadly, in these cases the answer is yes.”...

Her description of the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia:

“When Genetics Fails”

“Medical anomalies, deformed figures and antique medical devices, really what more can you say? This place is a scientific human freak show, in the best way possible.”

Citizens Bank Park

1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Built in 2004, Citizens Bank Park is the state-of-the-art home field for the Philadelphia Phillies professional baseb...

Built in 2004, Citizens Bank Park is the state-of-the-art home field for the Philadelphia Phillies professional baseball team. It seats more than 40,000 fans and resides just south of downtown Philadelphia, next to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. The outdoor stadium features a bevy of attractions, including exposed bullpens (open to heckling from fans), the Build-A-Bear Workshop (at which fans can buy and dress up their own Philly Phanatic Doll), and cheesesteaks galore.