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Scenic Running in Philadelphia this Fall When: Sunday, November 23rd at 7am Start Location: 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Registration: $145 through November 1st Drawing more than 30,000 runners from all 50 states and over 40 countries, the GORE-TEX Marathon is truly a sight to behold. Not only is it the largest marathon in
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Whether you are a Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor or Slytherin, this magical festival is for you. Celebrate all things Harry Potter this fall as Chestnut Hill turns into a wizardly wonderland. You’ll find a wide range of fun and adventures, for small children, teens and adults. Start with the pub crawl (tickets required), and then make
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Beer, food, music and fun come together this fall at the annual Bloktoberfest street party. Taking place on South Street from Broad to 18th, this free event is an all-ages celebration of craft brews, local foods and live bands. From noon to 8PM on Saturday, October 11, head down to the South of South neighborhood
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Welcome to the #1 Hotel in Philadelphia All summer long, The Rittenhouse has enjoyed being the top-ranked local hotel on TripAdvisor. It’s another distinction we’re proud of, along with the travel site’s Certificate of Excellence 2014, and our AAA Five Diamond Award. All this means we’re not just one of the best hotels in Philadelphia,
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Experience how design, style and architecture influence your daily life at the 2014 DesignPhiladelphia Festival. The oldest and largest architecture and design festival in the country, this event is presented by the Philadelphia Center for Architecture. It features the works of over 400 artists, designers, architects and creative professionals. Enjoy a wide range of design,
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Do you like to scream? Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the wildest, scariest haunted houses in existence. Located in an abandoned prison, it’s only 1.4 miles from our hotel. Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary is a haunted house to end all haunted houses. Located on the grounds of a
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Indulge in luxury at the now open The Rittenhouse Spa and Salon at The Rittenhouse Hotel. Unwind from the daily grind with endless service options including massages, reflexology, scalp treatments, and a variety of scrubs. Update your look in the salon with hair services by Paul Labrecque, air bronze spray tans, or a signature manicure.
Inspired by Victorian motifs of the domestic sphere, Lauren Dombrowiak presents a new art exhibition at the Philadelphia Art Alliance. Her sculpture art includes tower-like forms created out of dinnerware, mirrors, wood furnishings and other household objects. Fragile in form and expertly balanced, these works of art change function to form before your very eyes.
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Are you planning a Philadelphia wedding? Let us design the celebration of your dreams, right in the heart of the city. Showcase your distinct personality as a couple with a wedding that’s as unique as you are. From bridal showers to rehearsal dinners and small ceremonies to lavish receptions, we’ll create an unforgettable celebration. Your
Embark on a special themed two-hour cruise to celebrate Labor Day 2014. The Spirit of Philadelphia is an incredible boat with three interior decks with panoramic windows, spacious dance floors, full service bars and a topside open-air rooftop deck. They’re offering two specialty cruises this Labor Day weekend: • Eat, Drink & B. Mary Lunch
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