Philadelphia - Pennsylvania Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Philadelphia - Pennsylvania Travel Guide http://goo.gl/gB5fmj Philadelphia was once dubbed the, "Athens of the Americas," as it was the undisputed cultural centre of the New World. Today, it remains one of America's most historical cities; quite significant in a country officially only 230 years old. Philadelphia is where the American War of Independence began and ended, with the creation and signing of the Constitution. But Philly is so much more than just a beacon of American liberty. Philadelphia also has a vibrant arts scene, diverse population, renowned orchestra, plus world-class museums and some fantastic restaurants. It is said Philadelphia is the only place in America where you could feed your brain and your belly at the same time and you only have to taste a Philly Cheesesteak once to understand that statement. Cheesesteaks and pretzels aside, you'll be amazed at the comprehensive choice of food available in the city, from fine dining to ethnic cuisine. This eclectic mix is visible in over 100 multi-ethnic neighbourhoods, encompassing everything from the bustling Italian market to African-American festivals and the traditional Amish community, who sell produce and foodstuffs in Reading Terminal Market, a purveyor of fresh farm food since 1892. This diversity has also helped produce some legendary musicians. In fact, few would argue that Philly's musical heritage could rival that of New York. Since colonial times, it has been a melting pot of many forms of music from classical to contemporary. Philadelphia was also the home of Dick Clark's famous American Bandstand TV show, which showcased some of America's leading singers and musicians in the 1960's, such as Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell, themselves natives of Philly's south side. 'Me and Mrs Jones', 'Love Train' and the Three Degrees' 'When Will I See You Again' were all products of TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia), which followed Motown into the 1970s as the shining light of soul music. Sightseers have plenty to feast their eyes on, not least Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Meanwhile, the 2012 opening of the Barnes Foundation means that, together with the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the refurbished Rodin Museum, Philadelphia is home to one of the world's finest art collections, including the largest collection of Renoirs outside Paris and more Cézanne's than all the Parisian museums put together. However, no trip to the city would be complete without a visit to the Rocky statue, at the base of the Museum of Art steps, which featured iconically in the Rocky movies. This landmark attracts more visitors than all of Philly's museums and art galleries. Meanwhile, take time to wander around the Old City District where former foundries, factories and warehouses have been turned into boutiques, art galleries and restaurants, with historic tours also available. For those looking to explore futher afield, Philadelphia is the gateway into Pennsylvania Dutch Country to the west, the ski resorts of the Pocono Mountains to the north, and the Delaware Peninsula and Atlantic Seaboard beaches to the south east. It's easy to see why Philly rates so highly when compared with New York just an hour or two to the north. Even the American comedian, writer and actor WC Fields wanted to have on his gravestone "Here lies WC Fields but I'd rather be living in Philadelphia." ============================ Philadelphia Museums, Philadelphia Transport, Philadelphia Tours, Philadelphia Introduction, Philadelphia Attractions, Philadelphia Hotels, Philadelphia Restaurants, Philadelphia Shopping, Philadelphia Nightlife, world travel video, Philadelphia video, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Travel guide, Philadelphia Tourism, Philadelphia Vacation, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania travel guide, Pennsylvania tourism, Pennsylvania vacation, Pennsylvania Attractions, North America, United States of America === Philadelphia - Pennsylvania Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation, Travel Tips, Attractions

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