Fodor's Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 14th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) [Paperback]

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Series: Fodor's Gold Guides | Publication Date: December 6, 2005

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 14 edition (December 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400015677
• ISBN-13: 978-1400015672
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,168,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice resource if you want to visit Philly, September 23, 2006

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This review is from: Fodor's Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 14th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

I have been to Philadelphia quite a few times; this volume is always a great help.

Any book that purports to be a guide to a large city is going to run into difficulties: restaurants come and go--even good ones, so that there will be some obsolescence in the work; some good places will not be listed, simply because of the large number of possible places to visit, dine at, stay at, etc.

All that said, this is still a good help for those wanting to spend some time in Philadelphia and the surrounding region. The maps are very helpful in getting a sense of what attractions and facilities are where. The section on dining is quite nice, although it does leave out some estimable restaurants; the discussion of hotels is very helpful and has informed me when I have planned trips to the city. Interested in cultural opportunities? The book does a good job of outlining attractions to visit.

And another positive aspect of this particular volume is the description of nearby attractions--from Bucks County to Lancaster County to Hershey to Gettysburg.

In short, if you are thinking of a trip to Philadelphia and/or the surrounding area, this is a good companion to have with you to help plan itineraries.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what we needed!, April 6, 2007

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This review is from: Fodor's Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 14th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

This guide was very helpful during our recent trip to Philadelphia. It fits in a small pocket book. We tried a few of the recommended restaurants and weren't disappointed. Good short descriptions of important places to visit.