Karrie Gavin - Moon Philadelphia: Including Pennsylvania Dutch Country

the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

In 2015, Philadelphia became Americas first UNESCO World Heritage City for its significant role in the birth of the United States. As you explore Phillys streets (some paved and some still cobblestone), youll find that the historical roots of this city are alive and well, even as it continues to evolve into a modern metropolis. New skyscrapers, restaurants, and galleries still mingle with the well-preserved homes and churches of the founding fathers.

Center City has blossomed into a world-class downtown; revitalized commercial corridors and parks, restaurants with famous chefs, and new museums and music venues continue to generate buzz and drive Philadelphia to the top of international travel destination lists. In the colorful neighborhoods beyond Center City, youll discover family-run greasy spoons where youll be called hon and dive bars where Quizzo and karaoke rival the 76ers, Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers as serious competitive sports. It is these contrasting highbrow and lowbrow vibes that make Philly so special.

Many visitors come to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall or to jog up the famed Art Museum steps la Rocky. But while youre here, indulge in the activities that locals enjoy, too: relax in Rittenhouse Square; have lunch in Reading Terminal Market; stroll along the Schuylkill River Trail; catch a play or a concert on the Avenue of the Arts; and after jogging up the grand steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, go inside that magnificent building to see works that rival many of Europes best museums.