Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country: Bucks County, Hershey, Valley Forge (Fodor’s Travel Guides) (Paperback)

Fresh, thorough, practical–and packed with essentialsCity-wide walking tours that let you see it all, from Independence Hall to Society Hill, the Liberty Bell to Ben Franklin’s CourtPleasures and treasures–ritzy Rittenhouse Square, sculling on the Schuylkill, great Eakins paintings, the sensational 76ersWhere to stay and eat, no matter what your budgetPosh hotels, the best convention choices, quaint B&Bs, reliable motels, and moreTop Philly fare from cheesesteaks to four-star French–the latest picks in America’s hottest restaurant cityAll reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residentsSeven scenic excursions to delight any day-tripperBucks County, Amish villages and farmer’s markets, Gettysburg and Valley Forge, the Brandywine Valley, and Hershey, plus bargain shopping in Reading25 pages of maps–and dozens of great featuresImportant Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; Fodor’s Choice; What’s Where; Pleasures & Pastimes; festivals; and more!

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Hidden Philadelphia and the Amish Country: Including Lancaster, Brandywine, and Bucks County (Hidden Travel) (Paperback)

Hidden Philadelphia and the Amish Counry details top sites, including Independence National Historic Park, then leads travelers away to little-visited side streets, parks, and museums. This publication includes a special guided tour of the city’s architectural gems, including many buildings that date back to Colonial and Victorian eras. Readers are directed to a wide variety of dining options, from authentic ethnic eateries and five-star restaurants to the best of the city’s famous cheesesteaks and hoagies. This new guidebook features in-depth coverage of pastoral getaways near Philadelphia with charming bed-and-breakfasts, fascinating Amish markets, and relaxing hiking trails through woodland valleys.

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Philadelphia (Travel Guides) (Paperback)

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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia: Including Surrounding Counties and Hunterdon and Mercer, NJ (Paperback)

Eager hikers will find not only well-known and obscure trails, but also in-depth information regarding the region’s history. Included are unique features of each hike and authoritative suggestions for fine dining, farmers’ markets, lodging, and flea markets. Hikers can also visit historic and artistic towns such as New Hope and Washington’s Crossing.

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Moon Philadelphia (Moon Handbooks) (Paperback)

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“It’s obvious [Karrie Gavin's] got a love for Philadelphia…she visited hundreds of restaurants, tourist sites and neighborhoods to research and write the book that reads like a friendly conversation. It’s as if the author were asked, ‘What should I do today?’” –South Philly Review, October 30, 2008In penning her love letter to Philadelphia, local author Karrie Gavin dusted off 350 years of history and delved into her own personal chronicles. She shared Philly’s centuries-old stories and spilled its best-kept secrets, all from the perspective of a 32-year-old born, raised and now residing in the City of Brotherly Love. The result is Moon Philadelphia, a new guidebook from Avalon Travel that celebrates Gavin’s loyalty to her hometown as much as it teaches visitors about Philadelphia’s tourist attractions….What sets the backpack-friendly book apart from previous area guides is that a single local author was chosen to research, organize, photograph and write up the (more…)

Philadelphia (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE) (Turtleback)

Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alikeEyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell.

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Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE) (Paperback)

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