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One of the oldest and the most significant ones in American history, Philadelphia of late, has also transformed itself into a major tourist destination in the US. A vacation to Philadelphia therefore is no longer undertaken for educational purposes merely or just for business trips. Today's some must see travel destinations have a wide range spanning from the historical sites to some more modern ones.
The first time visitor to this historical city must never miss out on the Liberty Bell or the Independence Hall, as these are the the places where American history was written and structured. Some other prestigious sites in the city include the Betsy Ross House, Declaration House and Carpenters' Hall. Besides such prestigious historical sites , the city is also famous for some of the grandest museums in the world,some of which include Rodin Museum and Benjamin Franklin Science Museum, which exhibits the great scientists history and works in a nutshell.
A very intriguing fact to the visitor will be that Philadelphia is predominantly a city of neighborhoods and as such he is bound to notice the various neighborhoods like Center City, Society Hill, Penn's Landing and South Street. Each locality has an uniqueness of its own; while some are famous for its bustling city life, others for their art and culture, while some others for their discreet aristocracy.
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The most popular traditional neighborhoods however, is the Italian Market which has held its charm for over a 100 years.
Some must explore sites across the city's area includes University City, Philadelphia being,a major hub for education. Next come the exquisite locales of BoatHouse Row, Kelly Drive, Art Museum , Twin Bridges, all divinely beautiful in the evening light. The roadside trip finally meets its destination in the world famous Fairmount Park. The people of the city are passionately patriotic and proudly flaunt the city's historical relevance.
For the visitor, however, some exciting food joints serving incredible delicacies are El Vez, Friday Saturday Sunday, Mezza Luna, Tangerine, Standard Tap, Bistro Romano, Le Bec Fin, White Dog Cafe, Ariana, Morimoto and Vetri. One is bound to find any food delicacy from any part of the world in these restaurants . Some of the famous and luxurious hotels to lodge in Philadelphia are Sefitel,Four Seasons, The Rittenhouse, Courtyard and Penn's View.
Traveling in to Center City from the international airport of Philadelphia is best suited through the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority. Taxis have a fixed rate of $25 for traveling to Center City however, a rental car is not always necessary.
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