The Mummers Parade The Mummers Parade to people in Philly, especially South Philly, is just a part of life. In fact, you don’t even assume that people don’t know what it is, and when you find out that they really have no clue if they aren’t from Philly, well you actually feel bad for them. [...]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – General Info Geography Philly is located on the Eastern Coast of the US, a short distance from Washington D.C., New York City and Atlantic City, NJ. Accommodation A wide variety of hotels at all price ranges may be found in Center City. I am myself a B&B lover, especially in such a [...]
Geography Philly is located on the Eastern Coast of the US, a short distance from Washington D.C., New York City and Atlantic City, NJ. Accommodation A wide variety of hotels at all price ranges may be found in Center City. I am myself a B&B lover, especially in such a historical city, so here are [...]
The Liberty Bell Events in February Jan. 27-Apr. 6 Welcome Spring www.longwoodgardens.org Time to kick-start Spring! Longwood Gardens is on the right track, as it presents a refreshing preview of flowering bulbs inside nearly three acres of greenhouses. Bundle up and head out of freezing Philly to catch a glimpse of these gorgeous flowers. For [...]
Books on Philly Supplement what you learn here with these guides and books. An Architectural Guidebook to Philadelphia Quick Escapes Philadelphia Lonely Planet New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania (no shot of the cover available, we’re afraid) Fodor’s Road Guide USA: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Events in January December 31 – January 1 Millennium Philadelphia Countdown to 2001! Philadelphia’s City Hall will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2001. Join this year’s celebration and enjoy a free concert, a laser light show on the Avenue of the Arts (a.k.a. Broad Street), and numerous cultural festivities at the City Hall Gala. [...]
A New Year & Mummers: In Philly The Two Go Hand-in-Hand This statue is outside a renovated firehouse in the Queen’s Village section of Center City. Well, it’s now December, which means 2001 is sneaking up on us. (We’ll finally see the true start of a new millennium!) Around Philly, that means it’s almost time [...]
Events for November October 21 – November 19 Autumn Colors and Chrysanthemum Festival This festival is held at Longwood Gardens, located in Kennett Square, PA, 30 miles outside of Philadelphia. The facility consists of 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows, and bills itself as the “world’s premier horticultural display garden”. This festival brings the [...]
Events for October All month Simply Delicious A month long celebration of Pennsylvania foods and wines held at Reading Terminal Market. Attend “Meet the Producers” on October 7 from 10am – 4pm and enjoy exhibits on cheese-making, honey-making and aquaculture; wine tastings hosted by four PA wineries, and various cooking demonstrations and samplings. Yum! You [...]
Events for September September 2-4 Yo! Philadelphia A festival celebrating Philadelphia held on the Delaware River waterfront. Featuring live performers, music, and local food. Can you smell the cheesesteaks? For info call: (215) 636-1666. September 3-4 Philly’s Big Backyard BBQ Another excuse to get outside and eat – sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. Held on [...]
