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Flight to Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings - consider printing them all.
Rocky statue outside the Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, located in southeastern Pennsylvania, on the southern fringe of the mid-Atlantic region, is the fourth-largest urban area in the United States and the country's sixth-largest city. Often referred to as "Philly," the city's metropolitan area encompasses twelve counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
You can arrive via Philadelphia International Airport only eight miles from downtown or by Amtrak which takes you into the middle of the city at 30th Street Station. SEPTA is the public transportation service within the city which can get you anywhere you need to go.
Because of its prime location along the East coast, Philadelphia quickly became the cultural center of the New World. With a rich history, "The City of Firsts" is considered the birthplace of American democracy and the home of the American Revolution. Before Washington, D.C., Philadelphia was the nation's capital form 1791 to 1800. Today it is a major metropolitan business, cultural and tourist attraction.
Philadelphia is best known for its rich American history and its monuments of freedom and liberty. Independence National Historical Mall is the most historic mile in United States. It holds two of the country's most treasured symbols of freedom, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
The Philadelphia Zoo, named America's first zoo, is known for its endangered wildlife conservation efforts as well as its educational programs, workshops, special events and recreational activities. It is the region's number one family attraction with more than one million visitors coming every year to see over 1600 rare and exotic animals and 42 acres of beautiful gardens.
Sesame Place is a great spot for families to spend a fun-filled day. Fashioned after the universally famous, award-winning children's television program, this theme park located 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia in Langhorne Pennsylvania has more than 50 activities such as different water slides for all ages. Most exciting of all, the children will get an opportunity to meet and hug their favorite Sesame Street characters. They can visit Bert & Ernie's home, watch dance shows, participate in parades and play all types of games. The price is $40 per person, but children under two years are admitted for free.
More than 1 million people visit the Avenue of the Arts section along Philadelphia's Broad Street every year. This district is divided into North and South and houses over 37 cultural organizations, entertainment venues plus outdoor murals.
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