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A Small Selection of Philadelphia Sites
We've selected a few sites that we hope will help you as you decide where to go and what to do while in Philadelphia (in addition to attending the conference, of course.) In no way is this intended as a definitive list, but merely some sites we found informative and helpful.
NFOIC is not responsible for any of the content you'll find on these sites, their opinions are not necessarily ours, and we do not intend a link as an endorsement.
General Interest
These sites have a lot of good information for weary travellers and tourists as well as local folks and those familiar with Philadelphia.
- National Weather Service and Wunderground.com —Rain or shine, these folks keep you informed.
- Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation —Your gateway to Philadelphia and The Countryside™. It is now easier than ever for you to plan your visit—restaurants, hotels, itineraries and much more are all at your fingertips. (These kind folks granted us permission to use some of their beautiful photography on our site. Thanks for that.)
- philly.com —Anything and everything Philly.
- Philadelphia.com —Urban and urbane, Philadelphia is a rich mix of traditions, races and immigrant cultures, as well as home to an exciting collection of cultural, culinary and recreational amenities that only a city of Philadelphia's heritage can provide.
- Philadelphia portal via Wikipedia —Some good introductory information and loads of links.
- Philadelphia City Archive —PhillyHistory.org is run by the City of Philadelphia's Department of Records. As a government organization it does not have 501c3 status. Sales from the photos on PhillyHistory.org go towards the continued maintenance of the site and scanning of the over two million photographs found in the Archives.
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Dining
Philidelphia is a city of great restaurants. Since we can't hope to list them all, the following are directories, not individual restaurants.
- Cuisine of Philly.com —The culinary encyclopedia of Philadelphia.
- from gophila.com —Those who think cheesesteak when thinking Philly food: Think again. Philadelphia —long known for American history, passionate sports fans and, yes, cheesesteaks—continues to emerge as one of the country's finest culinary destinations.
- from Philadelphia.com —Though it lacks the hype of New York or San Francisco, Philadelphia is one of country's best food cities. Saveur magazine named it the nation's "most underappreciated American food town." Ethnic diversity, big spenders and a deep pool of culinary talent have all helped to make Philly a world class-dining destination.
- PhiladelphiaRestaurants.com —Our company is partnering with some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia, and we refer thousands of customers to local restaurants every month.
- DiningGuide.network Welcome to MetroGuide.Network's Philadelphia DiningGuide, a directory of restaurants and related restaurant information for Metropolitan Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Use MetroGuide's DiningGuide service to find Philadelphia restaurants by location or cuisine.
- PhillyStyleMag.com —Brought to you by the people who define STYLE in Philadelphia, DC and AC, PhillySTYLEMag.com brings you Philadelphia's hot events, dining suggestions, and more.
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Lodging
Yes, we have a wonderful place to stay. If you've not seen this information elsewhere on our site, don't overlook it this time.
- Loews Philadelphia Hotel—Hotel overview.
- To reserve a room—Call the Loews Philadelphia Hotel directly at 1-215-231-7333.
- Directions to the hotel —For those driving.
- Satellite and map —Link to hybrid, satellite-map view of area surrounding the hotel via Google Maps. It's a lot of image, so please be patient.
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Attractions and the Arts
Philadelphia offers a plethora of arts and attractions. Following are a few ideas.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art —As one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, and enriching programs, both in person and online.
- Philadelphia Orchestra —Founded in 1900, The Philadelphia Orchestra has distinguished itself as one of the leading orchestras in the world through over a century of acclaimed performances, historic international tours, best-selling recordings, and its unprecedented record of innovation in recording technologies and outreach.
- The Franklin Institute —In 1824, The Franklin Institute was established as the first professional organization of mechanical engineers and professional draftsmen in the United States. The Franklin Institute has survived for more than 175 years, finding ways to adapt, flourish, and create opportunities for expanding knowledge.
- Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia —A choice of tours awaits, taking you on a walking journey through America's most historic area—the birthplace of our nation. Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created.
- Independence National Historical Park —The old cracked Bell still proclaims Liberty and Independence Hall echoes the words, "We the People." Explore Franklin's Philadelphia and learn about the past and America's continuing struggle to fulfill the Founders' Declaration that "all men are created equal."
- Avenue of the Arts, Inc. —This site provides information about our outstanding venues and organizations, marvelous restaurants, new development projects and a calendar of events so you can plan your next trip or visit to the Avenue.
- Philadelphia Art Alliance —The oldest multidisciplinary arts center in the United States, bringing the visual, literary and performance arts to the Philadelphia area for all who wish to enjoy innovative creativity at its best.
- Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia —A choice of tours awaits, taking you on a walking journey through America's most historic area—the birthplace of our nation. Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created.
- Rodin Museum —The Rodin Museum was the gift of movie theater magnate Jules Mastbaum (American, 1872Ð1926) to the city of Philadelphia. Mastbaum began collecting works by Rodin in 1923 with the intent of founding a museum to enrich the lives of his fellow citizens.
- Philly Gallery Guide —A comprehensive guide of Philadelphia Art Galleries and exhibitions. All content found on the Philly Gallery Guide website has been contributed by participating galleries and museums.
- Public Art Program —The City of Philadelphia Public Art Program consists of the Percent for Art Program, and the Conservation and Collection Management Program, and supports the commissioning of new works of public art and oversees the preservation of the City's public art collection.
- Art Institute of Philadelphia —A private, four-year college with student enrollment reaching 3,600 in the fall of 2006.
- Historical Society of Philadelphia —The materials collected here represent various topics in Philadelphia history, gleaned from the Society's collections and interpretive activities. They offer a lens into the local, national and global stories in which Philadelphia has played a central role.
- Philadelphia City Archive —One of the country's largest municipal archives, with an estimated 2 million photographs that date from the late 1800's. These gorgeous pictures paint a stunning portrait of Philadelphia and its industry, architecture, culture and people.
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts —Kimmel Center, Inc., a charitable, not-for-profit organization, owns, manages, supports and maintains The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which includes Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, Innovation Studio and the Merck Arts Education Center. Kimmel Center, Inc. also manages the Academy of Music, owned by the Philadelphia Orchestra Association.
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Media
Philadelphia is blessed with many media outlets.
Instead of trying to list them all ourselves, we'll give you one link that contains many links, and the folks who put the list together should get the credit, anyway.
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Downtown Philadelphia and Business
Philadelphia has a vibrant downtown; following are some of the ins and outs, as well as some of the folks who are working in its behalf.
- Center City District and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation —Sharing a common mission: to enhance the vitality of Center City Philadelphia as a thriving 24-hour downtown, and a premier place to live, work or play.
- Keep Philadelphia Beautiful —Keep Philadelphia Beautiful assist communities in the improvement the physical and visual aspects of neighborhood environments. Keep Philadelphia Beautiful is specifically focused on the areas that individuals can directly impact through their own actions./li>
- Philadelphia's downtown boom —How dramatic is the excitement of moving to Philly's downtown? CoolTown Studios provides some answers.
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Government Sites
Infrastructure, public safety, transportation, and the like.
- PHILA.GOV —The official site of the city of Philadelphia.
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority —SEPTA's Center City Shopping Spree is operating with a new route and schedule. The new Spree route operates between 18th Street and Penn's Landing, traveling eastbound on Market Street and westbound on Walnut Street, extending service to attractions in Old City including Independence National Historical Park, The Bourse, and Penn's Landing.
- Philadelphia Government Information —From Temple University libraries.
- PA.gov —The official site of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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