Synopses & Reviews
You've seen the Liberty Bell, tasted a Philly cheesesteak, and toured Independence Hall. Ready to wrap up your visit? Don't even think about it! Philadelphia has so much more to offer. Get into the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series. Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide will help you discover the hidden places in the City of Brotherly Love that most tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon.
Native or newcomer, use this guide to find: little-known museums, historical sites, and architectural gems; less well-known features of major attractions; unique restaurants and places to stay; one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques; detailed maps and directions.
Synopsis
In a city this big, there are lots of hidden nooks that hold wonderful, uniquely Philadelphian treasures. By all means, visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall -- the historic district can still inspire even the most jaded Philadelphian. But this guide will also help you uncover houses that still have bullet holes and bloodstains from the Revolutionary War; churches where the graveyards out back hold statuary worthy of a museum; and an abandoned prison that's become a venue for the arts. It's these odds and ends that this book explores, along with worthy restaurants, shops, collections, and gardens often missed by those who stick to the trail well trod.
Synopsis
Discover the less-well-known side of Philadelphia and enjoy funky shops and eateries, truly unique museums and galleries, and obscure theater and music venues.
About the Author
A former broadcast journalist in Philadelphia and New York, author
Karen Ivory is a freelance writer happily based in the City of Brotherly Love.