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For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budgets in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:

• Only color color guide to Philadelphia

• Chapter on Side Trips from Philadelphia (includes Valley Forge, Brandywine Valley, Bucks County, LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Plymouth Meeting, and Sesame Place)

• Chapter on Lancaster County (includes Lancaster, Hershey Park, and Gettysburg) TOURISM TRENDS:

• Fodor's Go List 2022 includes New Hope, Pennsylvania which is featured in the book's Side Trips from Philadelphia chapter.

• The Greater Philadelphia Region's Tourism Industry began its rebound from Covid-19 in 2021, welcoming 36.2 million visitors to the the five-county region, which was a 21% increase from 2020. A full recovery is expected in late 2023.

• Philadelphia will host the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and accompanying All-Star Week events.

• Philadelphia will be one of 11 U.S. Host Cities for FIFA World Cup 2026.

• Philadelphia hosting the NCAA Men's Final Four Lacrosse in 2023 and 2024. FULLY REDESIGNED!

• New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front

• New back cover is fully-redesigned

• “Best of” Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going)

• Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons

• Other useful features including Great Itineraries, Walking Tours, Calendar of Events, Free Things to Do, Ideas for Traveling with Kids, and more.

• “Travel Smart” (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel

• Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational

CURATED AND RELEVANT:

• Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time.
• Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.

CONCISE:

• Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus. Please see additional key selling points in the book main description

Zusammenfassung

Whether you want to eat a cheesesteak, see the Liberty Bell, or visit the Philadelphia's best museums, the local Fodor's travel experts in Philadelphia are here to help! Fodor's Philadelphia guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Philadelphia includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on“Philadelphia's Best Museums,” “Philadelphia's Best Historic Sights,” and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on “Reading Terminal Market,” “Visting Independence National Historic Park,” “America's Garden Capital, “ “What to Watch and Read,” and “What to Eat and Drink”
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, City Hall, Avenue of the Arts, Boathouse Row, the Philadelphia Zoo, Sesame Place, Rittenhouse Square, the Barnes Foundation, the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Reading Terminal Market, Independence Hall, National Constitution Center, African American Museum, Valley Forge Planning on visiting our nation's capital? Check out Fodor's Washington D.C.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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