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Gay Travelers: Come Out To Philly And Play
U.S. Mr. Gay Competition, Gayborhood Games, Outfest & More
Fall is a cool time to come out and celebrate being gay and lesbian in Philadelphia. For the first time ever this year, the city welcomes hunks from around the country for the U.S. National Mr. Gay competition. Gay and lesbian travelers can also look forward to outdoor festivals, fabulous fundraisers and a medley of musical theater shows and performances at popular venues throughout the city. Here’s a look at fall in gay-friendly Philadelphia and
...Finger-Lickin' Philly
Chow Down On Fried Chicken & Barbecue In Philadelphia
Make no bones about it: Philadelphia has the sauciest, smokiest ribs and the crispiest, juiciest wings around. Whether it’s a box of baby backs from a takeout spot, an authentic Texas-style brisket on a picnic table or a high-end restaurant’s take on Korean fried chicken, these down-home eats are sure to appease any and all comfort-food cravings. Here are just a few places to pick up the delectable dishes all over the Philadelphia region:
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...Philadelphia Dresses Up: Where To Celebrate Halloween 2010
Hayrides, Soirees, Historical Frights & The Best Haunted House In The Country
The cornerstone of Philadelphia’s haunted season, Terror Behind the Walls at the historic Eastern State Penitentiary amps up the scary factor this year with a VIP offer that pairs the acclaimed haunted house with a chilling nighttime tour of the prison’s cellblocks. Thrill-seeking families, couples and friends continue their Halloween excursion with the hayrides, parties, festivals—and more haunted houses, of course—that transform one of the country’s most historic regions into a Halloween destination sure to
...Food Trucks Fuel Philadelphia
Philly’s Moveable Feasts Include Twitter Trucks, Fancy Faves, Destination Carts & More
A city reveals itself through its street food, and Philadelphia has always had a bountiful spread of on-the-fly options. Local food trucks run the gamut from student grub in stainless steel carts to upscale eats in high-tech mobile kitchens to roving trucks that keep foodies up-to-date on their whereabouts through Twitter. And now even Iron Chef Jose Garces is getting in on the food truck phenomenon with Guapos Tacos, an on-the-go taco truck that will
...Out Of The Kitchen & Into The Local Food Movement
Women have always had—and still have—a strong influence on what and how Americans eat. Yet from Betty Crocker to Rachel Ray, historically most have wielded that power from behind a stove. Today, there’s a new crop of women influencing the next generation of eaters—and many of them can be found right here in the Philadelphia region. But instead of making cooking simpler and eating easier, these female foodies are committed to providing quality, local food
...Fall's Harvest Time Brings Out The Best Of Philly Homegrown™
Hayrides, Mushroom Madness & Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins Put The Fab In Philly’s Fall Harvest Season
Come fall, Philadelphia and The Countryside® abound with opportunities to experience local festivals celebrating the region’s rich tradition of farming and seasonal harvests. From a fest that hails garlic in the Pocono Mountains to an urban harvest from Lancaster County farms in downtown Philly and a parade dedicated to all things mushroom in Kennett Square, fall is the best time to sample local homegrown flavors.
In Season In September:
- September 4-5: Garlic shows up
Dear Hispanic Traveler Y Familia, Celebrate Your Heritage In Philadelphia
Philly’s Hispanic Heritage Month Features Festivals, Exhibitions, Foodie Fun Y Mucho Mas!
A major art exhibition, a Puerto Rican parade, and grassroots community events keep the party going during Philadelphia’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, taking place from September 15 to October 15, 2010. The culturally inclined can check out special exhibitions, including The African American Museum in Philadelphia’s VOICES: African American and Latina Women Share their Stories of Success and Taller Puertorriqueño’s Faces/Facades: Mirror of a Community, while sports fans get their fill at the Phillies’ Latino
...Estimado Viajero Hispano Y Familia: Festejen Su Patrimonio Cultural En Filadelfia
Una exposición de arte a gran escala, un desfile puertorriqueño y actos comunitarios populares mantienen viva la fiesta durante los festejos del Mes del Patrimonio Hispano de Filadelfia, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre de 2010. Los amantes de lo cultural pueden echarle un ojo a las exposiciones especiales, entre ellas: «VOCES: Mujeres Afroamericanas y Latinas Platican sobre sus Éxitos» (VOICES: African American and Latina Women Share their Stories of Success)
...Two Hotel Deals, Two Last-Chance Exhibits & Four Weeks Of Fireworks Add Up To An Even Hotter Summer In Philadelphia
Fireworks Run Through Labor Day Weekend & The Hotel Discounts Won’t Last Long
As summer winds down, Philly gears up with end-of-season deals at two great Center City hotels and some fun must-dos, including weekly fireworks over the Delaware River at Penn’s Landing. The end of summer also marks visitors’ last chance to take in some big exhibitions and fun happenings, including Late Renoir at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the James A. Michener Art Museum’s Icons of Costume: Hollywood’s Golden Era.
Hotel Specials:
- To celebrate
Philadelphia And The Countryside® Calendar Of Events
Festivals, Exhibitions And Events In The Greater Philadelphia Region August 2010 Through July 2011
The Calendar of Events is organized as follows:
August 2010
September 2010
October 2010
November 2010
December 2010
January 2011
February 2011
March 2011
April 2011
May 2011
June 2011
July 2011
Ongoing Activities
Through August 1, 2010
THREE SISTERS. In its inaugural season, Temple Repertory Theater presents a daring staging of Chekhov’s masterwork. Legendary characters—the Prozorovs—find themselves stuck in boring country life while yearning for big city excitement. (215) 204-1334, temple.edu/theater
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