8 Things to do for Labor Day in Philly
September 2nd, 2010 in Upcoming Events by Sarah Jones
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Brandywine Battlefield Park
On September 11, 1777, the foggy, rolling hills of Chadds Ford in Pennsylvania hosted the Battle of Brandywine, one of the largest and most significant battles of the Revolutionary War, resulting in the forced retreat of the American army. View More >
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Biking
Philadelphia is really coming into its own with almost 200 miles of designated bike lanes in the city and 100 miles of off-road trails. In fact, the city is now consistently rated among the top five big cities for cycling by publications such as Bicycling Magazine. View More >
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Top 10 Music Venues
As in most big cities, Philadelphia’s music scene spans genres and neighborhoods. To encompass these diverse offerings and lure in larger acts, the city hosts a fair share of music venues, each as unique and distinctive as the neighborhood it calls home. View More >
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September 2nd, 2010 in Upcoming Events by Sarah Jones
Fountain is acclaimed as one of Philadelphia's and the country's best restaurants having received top honors from Zagat, Gourmet, Bon Appetit and AAA. 130 seats including the 14 person private Logan Room provides the guest with an intimate setting.
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Sofitel Philadelphia is located in Rittenhouse Square, the business and shopping district in downtown Philadelphia, one mile from the Philadelphia Convention Center. The Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin Institute, and Philadelphia Museum of Art are all within two miles.
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Philadelphia is one of the world’s great cities and a must-see destination for all Americans as the place where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the Constitution was penned. This solemn and moving history is reflected in its resident icons of democracy like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, but it is not the only reason to visit Philadelphia, which is fast becoming a new cultural center where visitors can enjoy a wide array of arts, shopping, dining, sports and recreation.
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