What They're Saying About Philadelphia
Travel + Leisure magazine: "America's Favorite Cities"
Philadelphia has once again been named among the top 30 of "America's Favorite Cities" based on votes of visitors and residents on a range of criteria, including culture, shopping, dining, attractiveness of the people, and for the first time this year, hotels and local airports. Philadelphia scored high for its historical sites/monuments and museums/galleries. (November 2009) Read the article>>
Budget Travel: "25 Reasons We Love Philadelphia "
From affordable art, Chef Jose Gaces, and boating on the Schuylkill River, to local designers and hot nightlife - Budget Travel loves Philadelphia for many reasons. (April 2009) Read the article>>
Apartments.com and Career Builder's CBCampus.com: "Top 10 Most Affordable Cities for Young College Graduates"
Philadelphia was named THE #1 MOST AFFORDABLE CITY FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES based on research criteria including the population of people age 20 to 24, the number of entry-level job openings for new grads, and the average rental cost for a one-bedroom apartment. (September/October 2008)
ShermansTravel.com: "Top 10 Kid Friendly Museums"
The Web site's editorial staff says The Franklin made this "Top 10" list because it provides an educational outing "under the guise of child-like fun, with hands-on exhibits...that are bound to keep the adults entertained, too."
Business Facilities: "Editor's Location Picks 2008"
Philadelphia was one of seven selected destinations. The City was distinguished because it "has a 'CEO Council for Growth' that was so determined to create a high-powered entity to market the region it raised $16 million four years ago to establish a business marketing organization called Select Greater Philadelphia, whose job is to be a single source of regional information." (September 2008)
Wine Spectator: "The World of Cheese: 100 Great Cheeses"
DiBruno Bros. and Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop were both featured. (September 2008)
Parents' Magazine: "Top 10 Best Science Centers"
The Franklin was recognized as one of "The Top 10" in America. (September 2008)
Simply The Best: "Best Hotels In The World 2008"
The Rittenhouse Hotel was showcased for being "a 98-room urban oasis off the city’s pristine Rittenhouse Square." (September/October 2008)
Imbibe: "100 Best Places to Drink Beer in America"
Four local establishments were listed: Tria, Eulogy Belgian Tavern, Monk's Café, and Standard Tap. (September/October 2008)
Bon Appetit: "The Hot 10: Raising the Wine Bar"
Tria was recognized as a wine bar with "eclectic lists, first-rate food, and owners who want to please." (October 2008)
