Friday, January 11, 2013

Philadelphia






OVERVIEW
From old NYT articles
http://travel.nytimes.com/2013/01/06/travel/36-hours-in-philadelphia.html?ref=36hours

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/05/10/travel/10hours.html?_r=0



FOOD

From KL
Many choices
http://www.tastingtable.com/city_guide/national/158

From KH
Anthony Bourdain goes beyond cheesesteaks (thank god!)
http://www.travelchannel.com/tv-shows/the-layover/episodes/philly

I learned about this via a podcast with designer Roberto deVicq de Cumptich (yup, that's a real name) http://ilpittore.com/



ART

From KC
Calder's Diana Re-gilded. Get ready to pose.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/23/nyregion/a-gilded-goddess-would-rather-be-in-philadelphia.html?ref=design&_r=1

Must-sees

Philadelphia Museum of Art
Barnes
Rodin Museum



OTHER

Science: Franklin Institute
Odditites: Mutter Museum
Muurals: http://www.muralarts.org/



HISTORY

Close to Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell

http://constitutioncenter.org/

Possible tea with Mama T
http://www.unionleague.org/



LODGING

Windsor Suites, sweets