Mercato is one of more than 200 BYOBs
Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
No doubt about it — Philadelphia loves Fall.
So when the air gets crisp and the leaves turn to hues of red and gold, we'll be outside at harvest festivals, Eagles football games and spooky Halloween tours along cobblestone streets.
Oh, and don't miss the 6ABC/Boscov's Thanksgiving Day Parade — the oldest in the country.
So check out our Top 10 Picks for autumnal activities, and we'll see you in Philadelphia!
The Comcast Center
Philadelphia's skyline just got a little taller.
At 975 feet tall, The Comcast Center is now the tallest building in Philadelphia — as well as the tallest green building in the country.
But this is no building to just admire from afar. Step inside to dine at Table 31, a steakhouse from the creators of “a Le Bec-Fin. Or relax at the food court after perusing the Center's premium shops. Or take in a 360° view of Philadelphia through the building's eco-friendly "glass curtain."
Most stunning of all is "The Comcast Experience" — a 2,000 square-foot LED screen projecting images so realistic, you'll think they're jumping out of the wall. The Experience is free and open to the public, so visit the Comcast Center and be amazed!
Hotel News
Traveling to Philadelphia? Check out our great hotel packages — you can get free parking (valued at $75) with the Philly Overnight Hotel Package or tickets to both the Philadelphia Zoo and the Adventure Aquarium with the Animal Discoveries Hotel Package!
And now, two brand new hotels give you even more reasons to stay over!
The aloft Philadelphia Airport is a modern experience with interactive lounges, iPod docking stations and the cool w xyz bar. Located just five minutes from the airport, the aloft is both fun and convenient.
And The Independent is a 24-room boutique hotel with in-room fireplaces, exposed brick walls, cathedral ceilings and/or French windows. Located in Center City, the Independent evokes Philadelphia's historic spirit.
A Weekend in Historic Philadelphia
Ready for a weekend getaway? Check out our three new Historic Philadelphia weekend itineraries — customized just for you.
So check out the new itineraries, pack your bags and see a new side of Historic Philadelphia!
Historic Philadelphia
In Historic Philadelphia, you can get your history with a side of nightlife – so you can have fun by day and by night!
In the daylight, stroll through America's most historic streets to visit attractions, shop at local boutiques and take fun- and fact-filled guided tours.
And after hours, our Founding Fathers' neighborhood gets lively with music, dancing, cocktails and incredible food. Check out what a night here has in store for you.
History Goes Mobile!
And now you can access information about Historic Philadelphia on mobile devices, including your cell phones, so you can discover historic sites, cultural attractions, restaurants, shops and more – on the go! Just type gophila.com in your mobile browser and start exploring!
New Feature! Videos + Slideshows
Now you can see and hear Philadelphia with gophila.com's brand new videos and photo slideshows! In just one click, video and slideshow overlays give you a better preview of your Philadelphia experience, without even leaving the page. You can watch a video about Historic Philadelphia, view incredible photos of Spanish tapas restaurant Amada and even go on a photo tour of a great night in Northern Liberties.
Hear Philly!
Want to know about what's happening in Philadelphia? Hear Philly! is a brand new Internet radio station devoted to keeping you informed.
Anchored by KYW journalist Krista Jasillo, the hour-long streaming broadcasts are updated daily with the latest buzz on all there is to do in the City of Brotherly Love.
You'll get the inside scoop on what's happening in Philly, including:
- events
- exhibitions
- attractions
- restaurants
- shops
- performing arts
- and more!
Philly Overnight® Hotel Package
The Popular Package is back - and it's a better value than ever!!
Get two nights for one great rate, PLUS:
- Free parking (upwards of a $50 value at most Center City hotels);
- An exclusive coupon book filled with more than 50 money-saving deals for restaurants, museums, shops and more;
- And a free gift: an adorable Philly's More Fun™ Teddy Bear.
The package is available ALL WEEK so you can book your trip to Philadelphia for a mid-week OR a weekend stay.
BOOK NOW!
Philadelphia Hotel eBuzz
Check out the inaugural issue of the new and improved Philadelphia Hotel eBuzz, brought to you by gophila.com.
A mix of hotel news and special offers, the new, bi-monthly newsletter is designed to give you everything you need to stay smart AND well in Philadelphia and the Countryside™.
Be sure to sign up to receive it in your inbox — and please let us know what you think!
Travel Reservations
Now it’s easier than ever to book your Philly trip. Visit the Travel Reservations page to book a hotel, rent a car and even purchase tickets for some of Philadelphia’s most exciting attractions!
Photo Galleries
Check out our new photo galleries to view scenic images from Philadelphia and its surrounding counties — Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery. You can think of it as a visual guidebook to the Philadelphia region!
There are more than 300 images in the galleries, all arranged by category – so you can check out Philadelphia’s historic sites, boutiques in Rittenhouse Square and Old City, the city’s best restaurants and more.
Uwishunu - Philly. From the inside out.
Want to know what’s new and noteworthy in Philly? Uwishunu, our new insider blog, delivers the hottest, the freshest, the most secret things and places that Philly’s artists, filmmakers, writers, DJs, foodies and fashionistas know about. Check out the blog — and under-the-radar Philly favorites — at www.uwishunu.com.
New Hotel Packages
With more than 25 exclusive hotel packages exclusively available at Gophila.com, you don’t need to go far to find the best deal for your Philly trip.
You can explore Philly with an insider's perspective with the Philly Like a Local Hotel Package. Or set sail from Penn’s Landing with a Cruise Philly Hotel Package. And don’t miss the popular Philly Overnight® Hotel Package – it’s available seven days a week and includes two night’s accommodations, free parking and a free gift upon check-in.
You can check availability and compare rates at hotels across Philadelphia and The Countryside. Remember, Philly’s More Fun When You Sleep Over™, so book your package today and enjoy a great trip to Philadelphia!
Philadelphia is the place to B.Y.O.Be
Soon the BYOB (Bring-Your-Own-Bottle) restaurant will be as synonymous with Philadelphia as the cheesesteak, the soft pretzel and Rocky — after all, there are already more than 200 of them.
To help you find some of Philly’s best BYOBs, we’ve added a new Interactive BYOB Restaurant Map, which allows you to browse and find BYOBs by neighborhood and cuisine. Happy eating!
SoundAbout Philly
SoundAboutPhilly is a series of free, customizable sound-seeing tours told by "real" Philadelphians. The stories are accompanied by dynamic mapping, audio, text and vivid photography that provide a more intimate illustration of Philadelphia and can help you find your way around once you arrive.
Concentrated on insider, lesser-known Philadelphia experiences, SoundAboutPhilly combines interesting tales, fun facts and lively music to tell not only stories from the city's rich past, but also its vibrant present - check it out!
Boundless Philadelphia
Do you love the outdoors? Check out Boundless Philadelphia, our section devoted to biking, hiking, horseback riding and all other outdoor activities available in the greater Philadelphia region.
There’s even a great new video showing you all the Boundless possibilities in the area, ranging from biking by the Liberty Bell to logging 26.2 miles in the Philadelphia Marathon.
No matter if you’re a novice or expert, child or adult, Philadelphia’s outdoor attractions range all skill levels and interests.
And the real beauty of playing outside in Philadelphia is that you are never too far from a night on the town and all the dining and cultural options that go along with it.
New and Improved Events Calendar
Powered by the Philly Fun Guide, gophila.com's Events Calendar has been revamped and redesigned to make finding great activities a breeze. The new calendar is loaded with special events, featured performances and information and the search feature allows for easy access to what you want to do. Also, be sure to check out our monthly newsletter for happenings throughout the region.
Campus Visit/Philadelphia
Anytime is the perfect time for a Campus Visit. As home to more than 50 great colleges and nearly 220,000 students, Philadelphia really does feel like One Big Campus. Everyone should have the chance to study here! Hotel, airline, AMTRAK or US Airways discounts and reservation are at your fingertips. Just visit http://www.onebigcampus.com/, or call the Campus Visit/Philadelphia Travel Desk at 877-88-PHILA.
Gophila.com
Since the launch of our new, dramatically redesigned website in November 2005, gophila.com has undergone improvements and content updates.
As always, the website provides an extensive selection of itineraries and online hotel booking capabilities, along with links to hundreds of regional sites. And our strong online partnerships with phila.gov, phillyfunguide.com, onebigcampus.com and regional convention and visitor bureaus will continue to strengthen gophila.com and keep you well connected.
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