Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Art Museum Fountain

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The largest city in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia was the nation's first capital, and the largest city in the early United States. Now home to over 1.4 million people, "Philly", as it is affectionately called, was once the second largest city in the British Empire.

Home to many of the primary events surrounding the American Revolution, it played a vital role in the struggle for independence, and houses many historic sites and buildings. From the Independence National Historical Park, to the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed, Philadelphia is home to many of the cornerstones of early America. Other important sites of historic interest include the First and Second Banks of the United States, and the homes of Edgar Allan Poe and Betsy Ross.

A vibrant, cosmopolitan city, Philly is home to a lot of contemporary art and culture. A metropolis that has always had a strong focus on art, Philadelphia's fine art roots can be traced as far back as the opening of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1805. Famous as a breeding ground for talent, Thomas Eakins, Henry Ossawa Tanner and several members of the Philadelphia Ten came from this tradition. Furthermore, the fact that Philadelphia has more public art than any other American city is seen as a testament to its long standing commitment to art.

Of course, music is another important part of Philly culture. The Academy of Music was founded by the Musical Fund Society in 1857, and is now home to many of the city's most popular performing arts groups, including the Pennsylvania Ballet, the Opera Company of Philadelphia and the Philly Pops, a music group who play orchestral versions of popular jazz, blues and Broadway songs.

A city that is deeply rooted in the American past, and yet lives vibrantly in the present, Philadelphia merges contemporary culture with a rich history, and in the process creates a city that is a pleasure to stay in, no matter what the purpose of your visit is.

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Deptford

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Club Quarters in Philadelphia

The Club Quarters in Philadelphia is located in the business district of Philadelphia, Pa., across the street from the shops at Liberty Place.cash back  $7.13 HelpBest Price

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The Windsor Suites

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Best Western Independence Park Hotel

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Omni Hotel Independence Park

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Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center

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Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel

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Sheraton Society Hill Hotel

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Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - a Kimpton Hotel

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Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

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The Independent Hotel

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Comfort Inn Downtown Historic / Area

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Sofitel Philadelphia

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Four Seasons Philadelphia

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Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia City Center

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Dolce Valley Forge Hotel

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Travelodge - Philadelphia

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Loews Hotel Philadelphia

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Ardmore Amtrak Station
Ardmore Amtrak Station

Ardmore Station is an above-ground commuter rail station located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia at Anderson & Coulter Avenues, Ardmore, Pennsylvania 19003. It is served by Amtrak Keystone Service trains and most SEPTA R5 Paoli-Thorndale trains with the exception of a few express runs.

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Barnes Foundation
Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Foundation is an educational art institution in Lower Merion Township, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is located directly in back of the Merion campus of Saint Joseph's University, off City Avenue. It was founded in 1922 by Dr. Albert C. Barnes, who made a fortune by co-developing an early antimicrobial drug, Argyrol.

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Ben Franklin Memorial
Ben Franklin Memorial

Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, located in the rotunda of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, features a colossal seated statue of Benjamin Franklin. The 20 foot (6 m) high memorial, sculpted by James Earle Fraser between 1906 and 1911, honors the writer, inventor and American statesman.

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