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More to see in Philadelphia

The choice of entertainment options in Philadelphia is literally unlimited, as there is a place for recreation for every taste in this modern city. Beautiful city parks are worth mentioning; they will surprise tourists with its harmonious environment and a variety of landscapes. Fairmount Park is perfect for private rest and sports entertainment. There is a special area for a picnic and equipped playgrounds for sports entertainment. The Smith Kids Play Place is equipped for children visiting the park. Here, there are attractions for both youngest children and teenagers. Enjoy the abundance of beautiful flowers and exotic plants in Bartrams Garden. Visitors can spend hours strolling along its winding paths admiring beautiful flower arrangements. Aquarium Adventures is very popular among families with children. This large-scale entertainment center offers visitors a huge variety of leisure activities. A collection of marine life in aquarium numbers about 8,000 animals, every day they participate in the interesting show. Younger guests will have an opportunity to feed the colorful fish and even touch the friendliest inhabitants of the aquarium. An entertainment complex features cutting-edge 4D- cinema, where informative and colorful movies are broadcasted daily. The mass of impressions will give a visit to Philly Zoo; it is the oldest zoo in the United States. The zoo is home to over 2,000 animals, birds and reptiles. Graceful white lions are considered to be the real pride … Read further

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Cuisine and top restaurants

If you are a sweet tooth, it’s necessary to visit the Sabrina's cafe, where you won’t resist the variety of cakes offered. Guests will be pleased not only with acceptable prices, but also with an impressive size of servings. In addition to all kinds of sweets and soft drinks, the cafe serves excellent pizzas, as well as traditional French fries. The French restaurant Bibou would appeal to demanding … Open

Travel guide to Philadelphia

One more world-famous attraction of Philadelphia is an original house, called the Magic Gardens. The author of the unusual construction is a famous avant-garde artist I. Zagar. He built an extraordinary house with a unique design. It is a complex maze of numerous terraces, staircases, and grottoes. All the walls have a unique finish. They are totally covered with a variety of finishing elements: tiles, items of old … Open

Advices for travellers

2. It is customary to leave a tip in local restaurants and cafes; it is usually quite high and make out 18-20% of the total bill. In some large restaurants a service charge is included into the total order; in this case, there would be ‘gratuities’ or ‘tips’ mark in the check. 3. All public places are non-smoking, so you should pay special attention to signs. As a rule, there are smoking areas … Open

Attractions and active leisure

A collection of marine life in aquarium numbers about 8,000 animals, every day they participate in the interesting show. Younger guests will have an opportunity to feed the colorful fish and even touch the friendliest inhabitants of the aquarium. An entertainment complex features cutting-edge 4D- cinema, where informative and colorful movies are broadcasted daily. The mass of impressions will give a visit to … Open

Cultural excursion through Philadelphia - things to see

The Betsy Ross House is the most remarkable among those buildings. According to one legend, in the middle of the 18th century, there lived a girl named Betsy. She has sewed the first American flag in the world, which has been remaining the undisputed symbol of the country for many years. There are about twenty religious monuments of different eras in the city. Gloria Dei Church and Old Pine Street Presbyterian … Open

Philadelphia sightseeing

Particular attention should be paid to the historical monuments of Philadelphia. Independence Hall is by far the most popular sight of the city. In the end of the 18th century this hall became the witness of two important events. In 1776 here was proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, and in 1787 the hall became the place of the U.S. Constitution adoption. One of the hall’s pavilions still carefully keeps … Open

Top sigths of USA

New York has the right to be called one of the main cultural centers in the United States. This is where the famous Lincoln Center is located. It includes Metropolitan Opera, several theatres, concert halls and famous Avery Fisher Hall. The city is famous for its Broadway shows. Les Miserables, Cats, Miss Saigon, Titanic and Phantom of the Opera - these titles are well-known around the world. … Open

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