Lights of Liberty is the world`s first sound and light show guiding you through the events of the American Revolution and making you feel as if you are there witnessing the events as they unfold. The perfect sightseeing spot on the waterfront, Penn´s Landing is host to the Independence Seaport Museum, the Blue Cross RiverRink, and the RiverLink Ferry to the New Jersey Aquarium, and a full calendar of summer events, including the Sunoco Welcome America! Extravaganza. Within walking distance you`ll also find some great places to eat, as well as historical sites such as Pennsylvania founder William Penn`s original house and the International Sculpture Garden. The Betsy Ross House built in 1740 and named after the woman who made the first American flag, is the second most popular tourist attraction in Philadelphia. The National Constitution Center, located on Independence Mall, has more than 100 interactive, multi-media exhibits and artefacts about the U.S. Constitution, one of America’s most treasured documents.

Shopping is a part of every vacation and Philadelphia has plenty to offer in this area. Rittenhouse Row is a high-end shopping center with brands by famous names such as Nicole Miller, Ralph Lauren and Tiffany. Jewellers` Row is America`s oldest diamond district with more than 300 businesses. Antique Row is a paradise for antique and treasure lovers. `Philly,` as natives refer to it, celebrates with culture and the arts, with a renowned orchestra, world-class museums and fine restaurants. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is the shining jewel in the city’s artistic crown. Over 100 multi-ethnic neighbourhoods give the city a vibrant atmosphere, from the bustling Italian market to African-American festivals, from blues and jazz clubs to the traditional Amish community who sell produce and foodstuffs in Reading Terminal Market. Characteristically Philly foods such as cheese steaks, soft pretzels and hoagies reflect the range of traditions in the city. Philadelphia is also the gateway for those travelling west into Pennsylvania Dutch Country, north to the ski resorts of the Pocono Mountains and southeast to the Delaware Peninsula and Atlantic Seaboard beaches.

Due to Philadelphia`s prime location along the East coast, Philadelphia quickly became the cultural center of the New World. With a rich history, `The City of Firsts` is considered the birthplace of American democracy and the home of the American Revolution. Today it is a major metropolitan business, cultural and tourist attraction.