Philadelphia for less: Big experiences without the big price tag
The Boston Globe · Diane Bair, Pamela Wright ·
Big Cities, Small Budget is an occasional series highlighting budget-friendly ways to visit popular destinations across the United States.
Big Cities, Small Budget is an occasional series highlighting budget-friendly ways to visit popular destinations across the United States.
Philadelphia is having a very big year. This summer, the city hosted the FIFA World Cup and the MLB All-Star Game, along with a slew of special events, new exhibits, art projects, community parades, and weekly neighborhood festivals in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
When the stats come out, officials are expecting that Philly hosted a record number of visitors this past summer. If you weren’t one of them, now might be the perfect time to go. The vacationing crowds have thinned, the soaring summer temperatures have dropped, and the fun continues in this thriving City of Brotherly Love. And there’s no need to bust your travel budget. Here are some low-priced ways to visit the historic Birthplace of America.
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