The Rittenhouse Hotel Blog
October suits Philadelphia. The trees around Rittenhouse Square turn copper and gold. Evening falls a little earlier, catching in the windows of the brownstones. Across town, candlelight flickers over cobblestones, an old theater welcomes an unusually macabre family to the stage, and even the Delaware seems a little moodier. For guests searching for Halloween events
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This summer, Philadelphia’s historic squares, grand parkways, and cobblestone streets will once again become the backdrop for a pivotal moment in America’s story. As the nation commemorates 250 years of independence, America’s birthplace evokes a profound connection between landscape and legacy in a way few other cities can. Here, America’s founding story still echoes through
There’s nothing quite as spectacular as Independence Day in Philadelphia, the city known as “America’s birthplace,” where the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago. Important landmarks, city-wide parades, and fun family traditions make Philadelphia one of the most exciting destinations to celebrate 4th of July, especially during America250 this summer. Close to Philadelphia’s
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Some cities have a good year. Philadelphia is having a landmark one. The nation’s 250th birthday, the FIFA World Cup, world-class exhibitions, and one of the most spirited fall cultural calendars in recent memory have all converged on a city that was already worth visiting. This season, there’s something here for every kind of traveler,
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