Fall Vacations in Philadelphia

Mark your calendars for October 2, 2010, Philadelphia's Revolutionary Germantown Festival. 3 bus tours departing from Stenton, N. 18th. Street @ Windrim Avenue. 2 Battle Re-enactments to take place at the closed off 6400 block of Germantown Avenue. 9 Historic Sites will be open for viewing. Food and craft vendors for a street-fair atmosphere, area maps provided for walking tours. Call 215-848-1777 for more information.

See some "out of this world" Haunted Vacation Ideas in Philadelphia.

Winter Vacations in Philadelphia

A yearly event you won't want to miss is the Philadelphia International Auto Show, one of the largest auto shows in the country, held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, in early February. Over 300,000 visitors are expected to attend this year and view more than 700 vehicles from 40 different manufacturers. With $1.00 of every ticket being sold donated to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, you'll be helping the children as well as having a great time.

Philadelphia Museums and Attractions

• Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
• Betsy Ross House
• Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
• Comcast Center
• Congress Hall
• Edgar Allan Poe House
• Franklin Institute Science Museum
• Independence Hall
• Liberty Bell
• Memorial Hall
• Mutter Museum (on our July Vacation Ideas page)
• National Constitution Center (on our August Vacation Ideas page)
• Penn's Landing
• Philadelphia City Hall, with its 500 foot high observation deck
• Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Philadelphia Zoo
• Rittenhouse Square
• Rodin Museum
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• United States Mint
• Wanamaker Building

Suggested Hotels and Resorts in Philadelphia

• Alexander Inn
• The Rittenhouse Hotel
• Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing
• Omni Hotel at Independence Park
• Hilton Garden Inn
• Residence Inn
• Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Traveling Around Philadelphia

Best way to travel around Philadelphia - subways, trolleys, and buses, costing you from $2 to $5. Traveling by foot is another great way of getting around since Philadelphia is rated as one of the best walking cities in the country. Then, there’s the Phlash, Philadelphia’s purple bus, with 21 stops throughout the city. Get an all day pass and it will take you to many of the major attractions from May through November. Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center, 6th. & Market, or when getting on the trolley.

Did You Know?

Philadelphia is noted across the country for their Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. Though many have tried to imitate it, nothing compares to the real thing created right here in Philadelphia.

Another well known, and very popular treat, is the Philadelphia Soft Pretzel, hand-rolled, freshly baked, buttery, golden brown, and coarsely salted. Eat it with just a touch of yellow mustard. Considered to be one of the country's oldest snacks, you'll find these tasty treats in food carts on Philadelphia's street corners, family-owned restaurants, and the airport.