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Marketing Campaign Touts Philly As Fun And Affordable This Holiday Season
Special Web Site And Affordable Hotel Deal Aim To Bring Visitors To Philly For The Holidays
Philly’s More Holiday Fun, an award-winning campaign by the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) to promote the region’s seasonal experiences, kicks off its second year with even more great ways to celebrate the holidays in the region. The tourism campaign includes a specialized microsite, gophila.com/holidays (details below); a public relations push focused on local, regional and national media; an advertising campaign running online and in print in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Central Pennsylvania and the
...25 Philly Gifts—All For Under $25
If your holiday gift list is long and your budget is small, fear not. Philadelphia shops offer loads of presents guaranteed to be thoroughly thoughtful and completely unique for all those difficult-to-buy-for people in your life—from your gourmet-loving girlfriend to your style-conscious co-worker. Here are 25 ideas that can satisfy the needs of everyone on your list. Best of all, they’re all less than $25, which means you might actually stay within budget this year.
...25 Ways To Celebrate The Holidays In Philadelphia For Less Than $25
Affordable Holiday Experiences From Thanksgiving Through The New Year
It doesn’t take a holly, jolly budget to have a holly, jolly holiday—especially in Philadelphia and The Countryside®, where even Ebenezer Scrooge would be impressed with all the budget-conscious ways to celebrate the season. Here are 25 entertaining reasons to make merry in 2008—all while keeping the tab under $25 per person*. Find these experiences on the interactive map on gophila.com/holidays along with plenty of other reasons to get festive in Philly this year.
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...Holiday Fun In Philly For The Whole Family
The following itinerary is available on gophila.com/holidays.
LOCATION: Center City, Penn’s Landing, South Philly, Kennett Square
TRANSPORTATION: Foot, taxi or car
DURATION: Two days and two nights
Holiday time is family time, but too often, busy schedules and bustling activities have everyone running in different directions. In 2008, start a new holiday tradition. Head to Philadelphia for a weekend of memory-making, affordable family fun. With the Philly Overnight® Hotel Package available at more than
...Holiday Shopping Philly Style
The following itinerary is available on gophila.com/holidays.
LOCATION: Center City, Manayunk and King of Prussia
TRANSPORTATION: Foot, taxi and car
DURATION: Two nights and two days
’Tis the season to be shopping. But a long holiday gift list can be overwhelming—even if shopping is usually your favorite sport. Turn your to-do list into a fun two-day retail marathon exploring Philadelphia’s independent boutiques, upscale malls and trendy fashion districts. With the Philly Overnight® Hotel Package,
...Philly's More Romantic During The Holiday Season
The following itinerary is available on gophila.com/holidays.
LOCATION: Center City, Penn’s Landing and the Brandywine Valley
TRANSPORTATION: Foot, taxi and car
DURATION: Two days and two nights
Crisp starry skies…cozy firelight dinners…colorful twinkling lights. The holidays are here, and all around Philadelphia, romance is in the air. Time for you and your sweetie to slip away from the holiday hubbub and slip into a romantic getaway. More than 30 area hotels offer two-day packages
...Many Of Philly's Finest Attractions Are Free—Or Almost
Places To Go And Things To Do For Visitors On A Budget
When it comes to visiting Philadelphia, some of the best things to see and do are free—or close to it. For families and budget travelers eager to explore the region, that’s great news. Check out the city’s many low-cost or no-cost attractions, including historic Independence Hall; free student recitals at the Curtis Institute of Music; the hi-tech production line of Herr’s Potato Chip Factory; and the always-colorful Mummers Museum.
Historical Sites:
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Galileo, The Medici And The Age Of Astronomy Exhibit Comes To U.S.
Special Exhibition Makes The Franklin Its Exclusive Home in 2009
This is a release from The Franklin.
The Franklin, the most-visited museum in Pennsylvania and a Top Twenty most visited museum in the United States*, has announced that it will be hosting an exclusive world appearance of Galileo, The Medici and The Age of Astronomy. The exhibit, timed to take place during the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s astronomical discoveries as well as the International Year of Astronomy, will explore the extraordinary effect that Galileo’s
...The Franklin & The International Year Of Astronomy
This is a release from The Franklin.
The Franklin aims to harness the stars when it becomes the home of the exclusive world exhibit Galileo, The Medici and The Age of Astronomy. This unique exhibition, which features the original telescope that Galileo used, has been timed to take place during the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s astronomical discoveries and the 75th anniversary of The Franklin’s Planetarium.
This quadricentennial celebration of the modern era of
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The Franklin’s Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy Exhibition
This release is from The Franklin.
The Creation of The Franklin’s newest exhibit, Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy
When The Franklin learned that the museum in Florence, Italy, which houses the Galileo telescopes, would be closed for renovations in 2009, it began a dedicated campaign to bring the original telescope exclusively to the United States. Competing with many major museums worldwide, The Franklin eventually won the right to create the unique exhibition