Philadelphia - The Delaplaine 2022 Long Weekend Guide: Long Weekend Guides

By Andrew Delaplaine

A complete guide for everything you need to experience a great Long Weekend in Philadelphia.

"There was so much to do in Philadelphia that we were a little overwhelmed. This book cut everything down to the point that we could digest it all, helping us to decide what we wanted to see out of so many different attractions, and where we wanted to eat."

--Shelly D., Fort Lauderdale.

 

"We are from London, and we were looking forward to our first trip to the place where Americans first proclaimed their liberty by revolting against us. This guide helped us to have an excellent visit."

---Wilfred G., London

You'll save a lot of time using this concise guide.

=Lodgings (throughout the area) variously priced

=Fine & budget restaurants, more than enough listings to give you a sense of the variety to be found. 

=Principal attractions -- don't waste your precious time on the lesser ones. We've done all the work for you.

=A handful of interesting shopping ideas.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gramercy Park Press
• Release date: Jan 17, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201429522

Andrew Delaplaine

Delaplaine lives on South Beach, Miami’s Billion Dollar Sandbar. He writes in widely varied fields: screenplays, novels (adult and juvenile) and journalism. He also has a series of Long Weekend Guides covering some 50 cities around the world. Email: [e-mail] He writes several series: The “JACK HOUSTON ST. CLAIR” political thriller novels. “THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES IV,” a series of novels starring the great-great-grandson of the famous consulting detective. “THE ANNALS OF SANTOPIA” series, an epic that follows a Santa born in 1900 through to his death 82 years later. The AMOS FREEMAN police thrillers. Other novels: “The Trap Door” follows a boy who is taken back in time to 1594 and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. “The Meter Maid Murders,” a comic look at a detective trying to nab a serial killer on South Beach who only murders meter maids. Has written and directed three features (one doc, two narrative features), as well as several short films and won several awards for his film work. (See imdb.com for details).  His latest film, “Meeting Spencer,” starring Jeffrey Tambor, won the prestigious Milan International Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay.  DELAPLAINE’S “LONG WEEKEND” GUIDES These no-nonsense guides contain Delaplaine’s recommendations and advice for travelers visiting these places for 3 or 4 days. As "The Food Enthusiast," he writes a series of restaurants guides, updated annually. He has no hobbies.

Book preview

PHILADELPHIA

The Delaplaine

2022

Long Weekend Guide

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No business listed in this guide has provided anything free to be included.

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Andrew Delaplaine

Senior Writer

James Cubby

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Copyright © by Gramercy Park Press - All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 – WHY PHILADELPHIA?

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Chapter 2 – GETTING ABOUT

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Chapter 3 – WHERE TO STAY

High on the Hog

Sensible Alternatives

Budget Options

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Chapter 4 – WHERE TO EAT

Extravagant

Middle Ground

Budget Options

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Chapter 5 – WHAT TO SEE & DO

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Chapter 6 –  SHOPPING & SERVICES

Chapter 1

WHY PHILADELPHIA?

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Philadelphia is one of the most popular cities in the U.S. for visitors. Philadelphia is also one of the most historic cities in America as it’s home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were signed. Philadelphia, known as the City of Brotherly Love, is also the sixth largest city in the U.S. so there’s obviously much to do and see. Some call the city the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and most believe it lives up to that slogan.

Philadelphia is overflowing with history and if you’re visiting here are the attractions that you should not miss. The Liberty Bell, located on Market Street, is the symbol of freedom and this cracked bell is a historical gem. Independence Hall, on Chestnut Street, offers guided tours and visitors get to see where the Declaration of Independence was signed. The National Constitution Center, on Arch Street, offers a variety exhibitions and shows about the U.S. Constitution and American history.

Franklin Court, on Market Street, is the site of where Benjamin Franklin’s house once stood and there you’ll find a museum with a print shop, a post office where you can send letters hand-stamped with Franklin’s original postmark. Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest residential street in America, features a museum with several historic houses. The Betsy Ross House, a 250-year old house furnished as it was during Betsy Ross’s time, features artifacts and history about the famous flag maker. Christ Church & Christ Church Burial Ground, founded in 1695, is the church where man of America’s leaders worshiped and the graveyard where many are buried. American Philosophical Society Museum is a museum that celebrates the Society, founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin.  Carpenter’s Hall, the site of the meeting of the First Continental Congress in 1774, is a popular stop for history buffs. The Declaration House, also known as the Graff House, is the setting where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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Philadelphia, besides its historical significance, is home to many outstanding art museums such as the Rodin Museum. The Rodin Museum opened in 1929 and boasts the largest collection of sculptor Auguste Rodin's works outside Paris. The Barnes Foundation, located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, houses one of