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This is the season of spooks and scares, but if you live anywhere other than Philadelphia, you may never have experienced something as skin-crawling as our very own Terror Behind the Walls at the abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary, one of the most studied edifices in America due to its reported paranormal activity and related investigations. Intrigued? Attendees
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Pope Francis is coming to Philadelphia this fall, an unprecedented event that will no doubt attract thousands of admirers and those who are religious. The head of the Catholic Church will be visiting the City of Brotherly Love this September 26 and 27. He’ll be joined by tens of thousands of families at The World
Looking for fun family things to do in Philadelphia this summer? You’ll find an exciting array of kid-friendly attractions and events all season long in this premium vacation destination. RiverRink SummerFest – Discover a roller-skating rink, kids play area, fun games, and a boathouse-style lodge for food and drinks at this attraction at Penn’s Landing.
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The Wawa Welcome America festival is a summer extravaganza that comes to Philadelphia each year for the Fourth of July holiday. This iconic Independence Day event celebrates our nation’s liberty in the city where all the action unfolded back in 1776. Plan your stay at the Rittenhouse, and take this opportunity to explore historic landmarks
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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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The P5 Suite at the Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia has made the prestigious list of “Top 101 Suites” in the July/August 2014 issue of Elite Traveler – the private jet lifestyle magazine. The annual picks by the editors of Elite Traveler and a panel of celebrity readers provide jet setters a “flight plan” of the
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Plan a special day this year with Philadelphia Father’s Day celebrations, from exciting midnight cruises and comedy shows to miniature golf and burgers galore. Make this Father’s Day one to remember at one of these events, and stay at our luxury hotel to create a truly memorable experience. * Spirit of Philadelphia Midnight Party Cruise
We are excited to announce that The Rittenhouse has won a prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award for 2014, as determined by reviews from past clients. The Couples’ Choice Award recognizes business amongst the top 5% of wedding professionals nationwide. Our wonderfully appointed on-site venue is conveniently located in the heart of Philadelphia and accessible from
Nearly everyone does a bit of traveling for the holiday season. Be it 30 miles or 3,000 miles, the skies and roads are typically crowded in the days building up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The holiday travel rush doesn’t need to be stressful or full of hassles, though, as previous years may have
A crowd of over 500 joined the merry crowds in Rittenhouse Square for the annual Philadelphia holiday tree lighting ceremony on December 3rd. Dressed in over 5,000 lights, the 30-foot tree and Rittenhouse Square is now positively glowing with festiveness. Santa stopped by to help launch the dazzling tableau of light and color. The Rittenhouse