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TIME
Eastern Standard Time


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Pennsylvania

REGION
Mid Atlantic States




Downtown NYC Fun Facts

• Downtown Manhattan was the site of the nation's first capital.

• As late as the 1840s, thousands of pigs roamed Wall Street to consume garbage - an early sanitation system.

• Under the Dutch, Wall Street – where there really was a wall – was the city limit.

• Author Jack London once lived as a hobo in City Hall Park.

• In 1664, the city's tallest structure was a 2-story windmill.

• Legend has it that Peter Minuit paid $24 in trinkets to purchase the island of Manhattan from Leni Lenape Indians at Bowling Green.

• Without firing a shot, the British seized control of Nieuwe Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664 and renamed it New York City.

• The first ticker-tape parade celebrated the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in 1886.

• Broadway began as an Algonquin trade route called the Wiechquaekeck Trail.

• The New York Stock Exchange began in 1792 when 24 brokers met under a buttonwood tree facing 68 Wall Street.

Philadelphia is a dynamic place where big city excitement meets hometown charm, big enough that you won't get bored and small enough that you won't get lost.

Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the cradle of liberty offers much more than cobblestone streets and historical landmarks.

Cultural, culinary, artistic and ethnic treasures abound in Philadelphia and its surrounding countryside. The fifth-largest city in the USA, Philadelphia is a welcoming place, a city based on freedom of expression.

New and one-of-a-kind attractions, a wealth of art and culture, renowned performing arts companies, awe-inspiring architecture, a walkable downtown, seemingly endless shopping (with no tax on clothes) and a restaurant renaissance that has caught the world's attention all promise to create an unforgettable Philadelphia experience.

And, of course, the greatest concentration of American history can be found just blocks away at Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall – America’s most historic square mile, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, National Constitution Center, Lights of Liberty Show, Betsy Ross House and more.

The world-famous museums include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, The Barnes Foundation, The Franklin Institute Science Museum and The Academy of Natural Sciences. The most decorated battleship in US naval history is the U.S.S. New Jersey. Stationed at the pier and dock adjacent to the Tweeter Entertainment Center on the Camden Waterfront, the battleship is a floating museum and memorial.

When it comes to visiting Philadelphia, some of the best things to do and see are free – or close to it. Check out the low-cost or no-cost attractions, including historic Independence Hall, the flavorful Italian Market, the world’s oldest A.M.E. church, the hi-tech production line of Herr’s Potato Chip Factory and Fairmount Park’s rustic trails.

Philadelphia has more public gardens than anywhere else in North America including, Fairmount Park, the largest landscaped city park in the USA and Longwood Gardens.

Center City shopping includes, The Gallery at Market East – the nation’s biggest downtown shopping center, Rittenhouse Row, Antique Row, Jewelers’ Row and South Street. A short distance away are The King of Prussia Mall, the largest mall on the east coast, Franklin Mills discount shopping mall, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill, Peddler’s Village and New Hope.

Best of all, Philadelphia's compact downtown places all of this and so much more within a short walk or cab ride from any downtown hotel. Philadelphia offers a hotel package that few cities in the country can challenge .... more than 30 hotel brands with many price options. There are 17,000 hotel rooms in the Philadelphia area, including 10,900 hotel rooms in Center City.

Philadelphia is just a short distance from some of the nation’s most pristine countryside and historic sites, not to mention a tantalizing array of destinations for the whole family. Whether you are in the mood for a serene drive through the country or an adventure-packed afternoon, Philadelphia’s surrounding counties can provide a perfect day trip for any taste.

Just outside of Center City, for instance, are the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley. Scattered throughout the region are monuments to the valley's artistic and historic traditions.

Among its attractions are the Brandywine River Museum, with its extensive collection of works from the Wyeth family; Longwood Gardens, one of the world's greatest gardens; dozens of Colonial homes and Revolutionary War battlefields; the Chaddsford Winery, a charming estate winery in a 200-year-old Colonial barn featuring tours and special events; and the QVC studios, where visitors can get an insider’s view of televised shopping.


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Photo courtesy Edward Savaria, Jr. and Philadelphia CVB

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