From the Publisher
- Frommer''s Philadelphia, 16th edition is written by
local experts who share their insider tips on the best of
Philadelphia and beyond.
- You''ll get Philly''s best museums, recreational activities for
families, where to spot "Ben Franklin" off duty, the best historic
walks and tours, the best spots for theater and comedy, the hippest
bars, the Gayborhood, and more.
- Covers exciting developments in Philadelphia''s dining scene,
including new restaurants from the city''s top chefs--plus "The
Ultimate Cheesesteak Taste Test."
- Lists all the best places to eat, drink, and even bathe in
chocolate in the town of Hershey. This guide also covers side trips
to Bucks County, Valley Forge, and the Brandywine Valley-plus
complete coverage of Lancaster County, home of the Amish.
From the Jacket
Take a side trip to Lancaster County, where you can arrange to
enjoy a meal in an Amish home. See chapter 12.
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Detailed maps throughout
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Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical
information
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Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping,
and nightlife
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Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
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Insider tips from local expert authors
About the Author
Lauren McCutcheon was born in, grew up outside of,
and currently lives in Philadelphia. She loves it here. She is an
editor at
Philadelphia magazine, author of
A Virgin's
Guide to Everything (Warner Books, 2005) and
The Right
Way (David & Charles, 2006), former restaurant critic for
Philadelphia Weekly, and former editor for the
Philadelphia site of www.citysearch.com. Some of her favorite
things to do in the city include breakfast at Parc on Rittenhouse
Square (or, if in a rush, a cappuccino at La Colombe), visit the
Perelman''s design exhibits at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, shop
at Vagabond in Old City, do yoga at Practice in Queen Village, and
consume oysters and Cava at the Oyster House. In that order.
Carrie Havranek writes about travel, food, and
culture from her home in Easton, PA, and uses the marble rolling
pin from her Pennsylvania Dutch great aunt nearly every day.
About the Book
<ul><li><i>Frommer's Philadelphia, 16th
edition</i> is written by local experts who share their
insider tips on the best of Philadelphia and
beyond.<li>You'll get Philly's best museums, recreational
activities for families, where to spot "Ben Franklin" off duty, the
best historic walks and tours, the best spots for theater and
comedy, the hippest bars, the Gayborhood, and more.<li>Covers
exciting developments in Philadelphia's dining scene, including new
restaurants from the city's top chefs--plus "The Ultimate
Cheesesteak Taste Test."<li>Lists all the best places to eat,
drink, and even bathe in chocolate in the town of Hershey. This
guide also covers side trips to Bucks County, Valley Forge, and the
Brandywine Valley—plus complete coverage of Lancaster
County, home of the Amish.</ul>
