Philadelphia Named One of Top 10 US Travel Destinations for 2013

The City of Philadelphia

‘The City of Brotherly Love’

The City of Philadelphia just keeps shinning and gets recognized for many excellent attributes.

Every year, travel publisher Lonely Planet, lists their top travel destinations for the upcoming year. Did you hear that Philly has been named as one of their top 10 US travel destinations for 2013.

Our historic city was mentioned not for our cheesesteaks and sports, for which this city is referenced about most often. The article highlighted that Philadelphia is becoming known as an art capital. Mentioning that Northern Liberties and Fishtown neighborhoods have been turned into the new hot arts hub. And that First Fridays has become a popular addition and tradition to where the after parties continue through the many bars and clubs that sparkle in this great city.

Over the last year or so, Philadelphia has been recognized for many great things.

Did you know : Philadelphia was named having the best sandwich in America, #2 in best burgers in the country by Travel + Leisure and in the last 12 months, the city has been recognized for top 10 parks in the world, best cheesesteaks, and #1 in Culture. We can feel that the list will be growing in 2013.

This city, even though small to several other recognized cities, can certainly fool ones imagination. There are hundreds of excellent restaurants and bars, 29 universities and collages in the region, 20 + museums, some of the oldest theatres in the country, and much more.

Never traveled to Philadelphia. Well, the journalists and past visitors have spoken. Philadelphia is certainly a city to visit. Come check out this awesome city and if you have been before, it’s time to come back, because you’ll always able to find something new and interesting.