Welcome to Philadelphia Center City! Philadelphia has one of the most beautiful exurban regions of any American city. Stroll down South Street between Front and 9th, the "hippest street in town," Cheer for one of Philly's teams, or spend some time in the Center City district known as Antique Row.

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Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia - Center City
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia Center City is surrounded by Philly's most prominent businesses, attractions, universities, and government offices. The hotel is located just blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Amtrak's 30th Street Station, and Philadelphia's historic sites. Relax at our outdoor rooftop pool with views of the city. Enjoy great hotel deals and packages for family travel and weekend trips. …more

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About Philadelphia

     Early to bed, early to rise as Benjamin Franklin advised? Not in Philadelphia. Native son W.C. Fields once joked, "Last week, I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed." Now Philly boasts more than a place in American history. It's hip. It's open all hours. Stroll along myriad streets and discover upscale galleries and fine boutiques, elegant haute-cuisine restaurants and gritty fast-food joints--Philly cheesesteak, anyone? In warm weather, dance in open-air clubs to river lights and a view of the Ben Franklin Bridge. This Colonial enclave has transformed itself into a city so happening that even old Ben would stay up past his bedtime.
     But don't forget history. Philadelphia is the "Cradle of the American Revolution," after all. No dry civics lesson here--this is where Independence Hall stands, where the Liberty Bell rang out (and cracked), where the Declaration of Independence was signed and our war for freedom began. Walk down Market Street, and you're following in the steps of the founding fathers.
     The neighborhoods in the City of Brotherly Love are exciting, too. In South Philly's Italian Market, Main Line socialites bicker over the price of basil, while commuters and families wait in line to order famous hoagies. On South Street, musicians play on the sidewalks and hipsters buy the latest fashions in trendy stores. All over town, bleary-eyed students sip lattes after late-night clubbing on Delaware Avenue. There's so much to do in Philly, both Ben and W.C. would be amused--early in the morning or late at night.
     Jog to the top of the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and--like Rocky Balboa in the movie--pump your arms in the air! Once you catch your breath, enter the museum to enjoy one of the world's premier art collections.
     Stroll down South Street between Front and 9th, the "hippest street in town." After checking out the funky boutiques and tattoo parlors, pull up a chair at one of the outdoor cafés or bars. In the City of Brotherly Love, this is where you go for people watching, and you'll see it all--preppies, punk rockers, old hippies, pierced skateboarders and lawyers in business suits.
     For romance, hail a horse-drawn cab at Head House Square. As the horse trots down Society Hill's 18th-century cobblestone streets, enjoy the sights: Colonial and Federal architecture, row houses and intimate courtyards.
     Cheer for one of Philly's teams. If there's a nip in the air, you can head to Lincoln Financial Field and take your chances on tickets for an Eagle's game. And if football's not your thing, applaud at Wachovia Center as a Sixer dunks the ball or a Flyer hooks the puck. In spring and summer, go to a Phillie's game at Citizen's Bank Park and catch a foul ball on the third base line. Warning: Philadelphia sports fans are very loyal to their teams.
     Spend some Benjamins in the Center City district known as Antique Row. From Jacobean armchairs to rare Victorian jewelry to Jetson-style patio sets, you'll find anything and everything here--from kitsch to high quality.
     Experience history from the inside. Lights of Liberty, an ambulatory light and sound show, is the best way to see and hear the drama of the American Revolution. Wearing a digital headset, you're wired for sound, music and thrilling narration on a moonlit walk through Independence National Historical Park.
     Chow down on a Philly cheesesteak, the famous hoagie made with thinly sliced rib eye, melted cheese and grilled onions. Most South Philly sandwich shops are open 24-7-365 (and most claim they cooked up the original idea). Two of the best are Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks.