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Somehow, suddenly, Philadelphia got cool. Rapid change has transformed Center City from the wayward capital of a defunct 'Workshop of the World' to a place teeming with stellar restaurants, comfortable cafes, world-class museums and some stunning architecture - not to mention those pretzels.
It's a city whose renaissance will thrill you: catch the symphony or watch the Phillies; dip into bars, restaurants and clubs (including a major gay scene that's being touted by the city's tourism department); stroll through leafy parks. While you're at it, get a major dose of history, too.
Fast Facts
Population
1,600,000
Currency
Name: US Dollar
Code: USD
Symbol: US$
Electrical Plugs
110V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Essential: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -5
Country Dialing Code
+1
Weights & Measures
Imperial
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