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First celebrated as early as the 1800’s, the Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade is truly a Philadelphia tradition. Join thousands of others—locals and out-of-towners—in watching troupe after troupe of dedicated mummers waltz, dance, sing, and slide by. If you were curious, a mummer is by definition a costumed reveler and entertainer who welcomes in the New Year.
A Philadelphia area institution since the 18th century, Longwood Gardens showcases its brilliant celebratory holiday traditions this 2013 with the return of A Longwood Christmas. Lasting until the 12th of January, this year’s grounds are fully bedecked inside and out. Inside the conservatory, exotic fruit-filed trees—some nearly 20 feet tall—tower over the sunken marble floors.
Nearly everyone does a bit of traveling for the holiday season. Be it 30 miles or 3,000 miles, the skies and roads are typically crowded in the days building up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The holiday travel rush doesn’t need to be stressful or full of hassles, though, as previous years may have
A crowd of over 500 joined the merry crowds in Rittenhouse Square for the annual Philadelphia holiday tree lighting ceremony on December 3rd. Dressed in over 5,000 lights, the 30-foot tree and Rittenhouse Square is now positively glowing with festiveness. Santa stopped by to help launch the dazzling tableau of light and color. The Rittenhouse
As the leaves begin to change and fall, and as colder weeks descend on Philadelphia, the city begins to come into its own. Some of the year’s greatest events occur in Philadelphia’s autumn: take, for instance, the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s upcoming interdisciplinary exhibition, Leger: Modern Art and the Metropolis. Lasting until January, a bevy
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An integral piece of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s permanent collection, Fernand Leger’s The City (1919) is the centerpiece and inspiration for this exhibition, running through January 5th. Leger, a prime figure in 1920’s Paris and one of the generation’s leading modernist artists, joins his other contemporaries in showcasing early 20th century city life and
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The Rittenhouse, one of Philadelphia’s most iconic hotels, recently unveiled a multi-million dollar renovation to enhance the experience of our valued guests and we invite your to explore the new and wonderful changes we’re making for the better. From award-winning accommodations to world-class dining and superior service, our prestigious City Center hotel offers guests the
Set sail for an exciting dining adventure at the award-winning Smith & Wollensky restaurant, where local celebrities, political figures and VIPs meet and greet for the best food, wines and company. Immerse yourself in the restaurant’s refined ambiance, surrounded by sophisticated décor of warm, polished wood, gleaming brass and fanciful antiques, and enjoy a diverse
Established by Albert C. Barnes in 1922, the Barnes Foundation offers visitors a chance to view masterworks of art in the center of historic Philadelphia. Housed in a newly opened building located in Fairmount Park, the museum showcases a renowned art collection that reflects the intimate viewing experience reminiscent of the original Merion museum’s galleries.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or you consider Philadelphia a second home, there’s always something new to see and do. Guided tours are a fabulous way to get oriented, learn more about history and get a feel for local color. Tour operators in the city abound, so feel free to explore the options. The ’76
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