Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country

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The best guide to the area, packed with essentials
11 city walking tours, with Independence Hall, Society Hill and the riverfront, Fairmount Park, and South Philadelphia
Art treasures, kid-pleasing museums, top shops, and jazz clubs
Side trips to Bucks County getaways, the scenic Brandywine Valley, and Amish villages and markets in Lancaster County

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Gracious luxury hotels, best convention choices, good-value lodgings around town, historic inns, and cozy B&Bs
Great French and Italian restaurants, trendy American eateries, seafood houses, diners and delis, and ethnic favorites

Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents

19 pages of maps, 9 vacation itineraries, and more
Important contacts
Smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes, the don't-miss activities
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Background essay and further reading
Complete index