Fodor's Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Founded more than 300 years ago by William Penn, his City of Brotherly Love has entered the 21st century, as a treasury of America's most sacred historical landmarks. Philadelphia often feels more like a cluster of small towns. This guide offers advice on how to explore Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

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Founded more than 300 years ago by William Penn, his City of Brotherly Love has entered the 21st century as a treasury of America's most sacred historical landmarks, a place of genteel cultural institutions, a major contender in the nation's dining scene, a serious shopper's gold mine with a marvellous host of festivals and special events. Thanks in part to the distinct personalities of its numerous neighbourhoods, Philadelphia often feels more like a cluster of small towns than a metropolis but if it should ever feel too big, you can easily escape to the nearby countryside. The beautiful gardens of the Brandywine Valley and the rural galleries and antiques shops of Bucks County are within easy reach, together with the battlefields of Gettysburg. This practical, comprehensive guide offers detailed advice on how to explore the old and extensive information about all that's new. Before you leave for Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, be certain to pack your "Fodor's" travel guide to make sure you don't miss a thing.