Hotels: Philadelphia Hotels And Motels
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Philadelphia combines all the advantages of East Coast living–culture, history, and nightlife–with the added benefits of comparative affordability. An easy train, bus or car trip from New York makes Philly a good destination for a day trip or a vacation from nearby areas. Enthusiasts of American history flock here every year.
A History Buffs Dream
Philadelphia was the location of many of the nations most important events, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, and the Liberty Bell are all downtown within walking distance of each other, and Valley Forge is another nearby destination.
But outside the usual tourist attractions, Philly is fantastic place to find antiques, shop, dine, and browse. A fairly walkable city, it nonetheless has a reliable and safe public transportation system and plenty of cabs. Philadelphia prices are not very expensive, so you should have plenty of money left over for food. The cheesesteak is a mainstay of the local diet, and you would be remiss not to try at least a few varieties from different vendors. Philadelphia offers a lot of alternatives for after-hours. You can find a huge variety of live music, excellent cuisine and bars around town. South Street is the most well-known area in Philly, but Old City and Center City are also fun places to go, and if youre looking for clubs, check out Delaware Avenue.
Being a major metropolitan center, lodging in this city ranges from basic to world-class depending on the area. Hotels in Philly are priced around $60 to $100, which is reasonable, at least compared to the rates of nearby New York City. You may want to use a travel website to find the best deals. Overall, youll find that Philadelphia has everything you could want in a major city without all the congestion, expense and noise.
Posted on: Friday, June 20, 2008 at 2:30 pm 
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