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PHILADELPHIA AND TRAVEL RELATED SITES |
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The Philadelphia Pass – Enjoy the city at your fingertips!
Save on admission to 30 of the top attractions and museums in the city. www.philadelphiapass.com |
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GoPhila.com -
The Region's main visitor portal.
» Highlights: Dining, Cultural Files, Regional Information (including information on Bucks, Chester, Brandywine, Lancaster, and Valley Forge/ Montgomery counties.
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Independence Visitor Center - Philadelphia's official visitor center designed to educate visitors about the region through an exciting, informative and state-of-the-art experience. |
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The
Philadelphia Convention and Visitor's Bureau
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Philadelphiamac.org
- A division of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitor's
Bureau focused on promoting the multicultural heritage
of the region.
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Phila.gov
- The City of Philadelphia's Web site.
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Ghost Tour of Philadelphia - Peer into the other side of America's most historic and most haunted city on this entertaining candelight walking tour through Independence Park and Society Hill.
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CULTURAL EVENTS AND VENUES |
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CenterCityPhila.org
- Focused on how to get around in Downtown Philadelphia
and where to dine, what to see, and where to go.
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UCityPhila.org
- Across the Schuylkill River from Center City, University
City offers a variety of arts, entertainment, outdoor
events and more. |
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PhillyFunGuide.com
- A great source for half-priced tickets to a variety
of the city's cultural venues, sports events, outdoor
activities and more. |
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Opera
Company of Philadelphia - Housed at the Academy of
Music this grand opera production casts a unique blend
of international stars and rising young talent.
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The
Philadelphia Orchestra - One of America's most acclaimed
orchestras offers special student priced tickets throughout
the season.
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Philadelphia
Museum of Art - This world-renowned art museum offers
special Wednesday night events. Centered around a specific
theme the night includes tours, performances, food, and
more.
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The
Academy of Natural Sciences - The oldest museum of
natural science in the nation created for the encouragement
and cultivation of the sciences, and the advancement of
useful learning.
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Delaware Art Museum - Newly redesigned, featuring spacious galleries of American art and illustration, the region's first sculpture park, DelART cafe, Outdoor Terrace, Museum S.
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NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT SOURCES |
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Philly.com
- The online news source for the Philadelphia Daily News
and the Philadelphia Inquirer, two of Philadelphia's major
daily newspapers.
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CityNet.com
- Philadelphia's leading city weekly paper, distributed
free on Thursdays throughout the city.
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PhiladelphiaWeekly.com
- The alternative news source in Philadelphia. Found throughout
the region in retail and entertainment locations, and
in performing arts venues.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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Philadelphia
International Airport - Located just outside the city,
the airport serves all major airlines.
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SEPTA
- The city's public transportation system, also a convenient
and inexpensive ride from the airport to Downtown Philadelphia.
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Amtrak
- Located at the 30th Street Station at Market and
30th streets.
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PATCO
- The Port Authority Transit Corporation travels from
Center City to southern New Jersey.
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Greyhound
- The terminal is located at 10th and Filbert streets.
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Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (PennDOT) - The state's
source for traffic delays, construction problems and more. |
COLLEGE RELATED SITES |
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Pennsylvania
Higher Education |
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PASFAA.org
- Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators.
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PHEAAmentor.org
- PHEAAmentor is a student services Web site offering
access to information and admissions applications for
statewide and independent colleges and universities within
Pennsylvania.
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General College
Information Sites |
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Citizens
Bank - Educational loan options and advice for financing
your college education.
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MyRoad.com
- College and career planning.
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CollegeNet.com
- 1,500 customized Internet admissions applications built
for college and university programs.
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CollegeParents.com
- National membership association helping parents prepare
for and put their children through college more easily,
economically and safely.
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PrincetonReview.com
- Explore schools, raise test scores, online applications,
mastering the financial aid process.
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USNews.com
- US News Education Section provides top rankings and
general information about the college decision process.
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