ALAN COPSON/GETTY IMAGES ©Philadelphia Old City and Independence National Historic ParkGetting Around
Downtown distances are
short enough to let you see
most places on foot, and a
train, bus or taxi can get
you to places further out
relatively easily.
Parking
You can pay with a card
rather than hunt for
quarters at parking kiosks.
Signs, however, can be
tricky. For insider tips
check out http://www.visitphilly.
com/parking. Most hotels
offer a parking service,
usually $20 to $45 per day.
Where to Eat
Reading Terminal,
the 9th St Market
and cheesesteaks all
deservedly come to mind.
But the city’s culinary
diversity is on par
with almost any other
East Coast city and an
expanding homegrown,
slow-food, neighborhood-
centric restaurant culture
threatens to overshadow
the old-school classics.Where to Stay
Though the majority
of places are found in
and around Center City,
alternatives are sprinkled
throughout other
neighborhoods. There’s
certainly no shortage
of places to stay, but it’s
primarily national chains
or B&Bs.Useful Websites
Visit Philly (www.visitphilly.
com) Well-organized site of the
city’s official tourism bureau.
Foobooz (www.foobooz.com)
An up-to-date guide to drinking
and eating in the city.
Hidden City Philadelphia
(www.hiddencityphila.org) Blog
covering lesser-known aspects
and happenings in the city.Trips through
Philadelphia 9 bPHILADELPHIA
Dubbed ‘America’s most historic square mile,’ Philly’s fascinating colonial past is on
display at Independence National Historic Park. Wander beyond the cobblestone
alleyways to explore the city’s independent-minded restaurant scene, its copious
riverfront parks, unique museums and evolving neighborhoods where ethnic pride
mixes with contemporary boho culture.
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