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Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the 6th most populous in the United States over all. As of 2007, the city had an estimated population of 1,448,394, with a total of more than 5.8 million living in the metropolitan area.

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Philadelphia is home to many historic landmarks, including Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the Liberty Bell (which is located in the Liberty Bell Center in the Independence National Historical Park). The city also contains the homes of Betsy Ross who made the first United States flag, and of the author Edgar Allan Poe.

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Frommer's Philadelphia and the Amish Country (Frommer's Complete Guides)

By Lauren McCutcheon

Frommers
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Take a side trip to Lancaster County, where you can arrange to enjoy a meal in an Amish home. See chapter 12.

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  • Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

  • Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

  • Insider tips from local expert authors

Dk Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania

By Richard Varr

Dorling Kindersley
Paperback (208 pages)

Dk Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania
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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.

Philadelphia, USA City Travel Guide 2011 (DBH City Guides)

By Davidsbeenhere

Doma Publishing House
Released: 2011-04-18
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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, of Davidsbeenhere.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 this Davidsbeenhere Travel Guide today and David will make sure you leave no stones unturned and return home with a lifetime of memories.

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Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)

By Richard Varr

DK Travel
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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.



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-Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues

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-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.

Moon Philadelphia (Moon Handbooks)

By Karrie Gavin

Avalon Travel Publishing
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Moon Philadelphia (Moon Handbooks)
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Journalist and Philadelphia native Karrie Gavin knows the best ways to experience the City of Brotherly Love, from visiting Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center to sampling cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and hoagies. Gavin includes unique trip ideas, such as the “Two-Day Best of Philadelphia” and “Philly’s Culinary Classics.” Including experienced advice on the Philadelphia Museum of Art, recreational opportunities in Fairmount Park and on the Schuylkill River, and Philly’s nightlife, Moon Philadelphia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Fodor's Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 16th Edition (Travel Guide)

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Fodor's
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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

Frommer's Philadelphia Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket)

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Frommers
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As USA Today said in a recent article, this city has gone "from Rocky to rockin'."

Building on its place as the historic center of America, Philadelphia keeps adding attractions that make some call it New York City's "sixth borough"-top-notch art houses in the Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Independence National Historic Park; the runner's paradise of Fairmount Park and its 8,900 acres; and some exceptional hotels, restaurants, and pubs.

Frommer's Philadelphia Day by Day will guide readers through this revitalized Philadelphia, quickly and with an insider's knowledge of the one-of-a-kind experiences that lurk in the city's many vibrant neighborhoods. With hundreds of color photos, dozens of annotated maps and walking tours, thematic tours for every taste and star-rated advice on where to eat, stay, shop, and have fun, this book is the perfect accompaniment to any visit to the city.

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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.

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