Walking Philadelphia (eBook)

Explore the most interesting, scenic, and historic places in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, via 30 self-guided walking tours.From Broad Street to Independence National Park, from Manayunk to the Delaware River, the City of Brotherly Love is one of the worlds most fascinating places to explore. Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Local author Natalie Pompilio guides you through 30 unique walking tours in this comprehensive book. Walking Philadelphia makes you feel like youre being led by your closest friend as you soak up the architecture, trivia, and more. The tours include important historic facts, as well as Natalies behind-the-scenes stories and tidbits. Plus, Tricia Pompilios photography brings these walking tours to life.Find vintage boutiques and high-end shopping destinations. Try restaurants that showcase famed fare (like cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and beer that make Philadelphia a foodies paradise). Discover Philadelphias many firsts: the first zoo, first library system, and first hospitalplus dozens of historic sites that you learned about in school. Explore a Museum District thats second to none, an all-encompassing park system, and much more.Book Features30 self-guided tours through the City of Brotherly LoveAmericas Most Historic Square Mile, one of the countrys liveliest and most lived-in urban centersUnique and surprising stories about people, places, and thingsWhether youre looking for the Mural Mile in Center City or the historically modern charm of Society Hill, Walking Philadelphia will get you there. Find a route that appeals to you, and walk Philly!