Full Description
-NEW GUIDEBOOKguide captures the City of Brotherly Love's hottest new restaurants, hotels, events, and more. Local food culture--from cozy BYOs to legendary farmers' markets to the famed Philly cheesesteaks--is covered in detail, along with helpful information on touring the famous Historic Area sights. The guide also includes a helpful chapter on the best side trips from Philadelphia.-SPECIAL EVENTS: The Democratic National Convention comes to Philadelphia in July 2016, bringing both visitors and attention to the city.-COLOR SECTION: Eight pages of gorgeous color photographs capture Philadelphia's top attractions and experiences, including essential sights such as Independence Hall, the Constitution Center, Rittenhouse Square, the museums on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and lush Fairmont Park, as well as experiences such as the city's noted murals and lively food scene.-SPECIAL FEATURES: This new guide includes helpful features such as a walking tour of Old City, a list of don't-miss seasonal events, the best ways to enjoy the city by bike, and an overview of Philadelphia sports culture. -ESSENTIAL TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Convenient overviews of each neighborhood's highlights make planning simple, as does a Great Itineraries section that offers helpful advice on how to make the most of a trip to Philadelphia. -DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Philadelphia offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. -ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
