About this item
Portable, up-to-date, and to-the-point, Frommer's Philadelphia Day by Day is all about maximizing the time you have to spend in this fascinating and historic city. This itinerary-based book, written by long-time resident Reid Bramblett, hits all of Philly's highlights -- as well as hidden gems -- with plans crafted for visitors with a variety of needs and interests. Whether you want to immerse yourself in Revolutionary War history, hunt for the best cheesesteak in town, see some of the world's greatest works of art, or stroll through the city's buzziest neighborhoods, this guide is for you.Inside the guide: Full-color photos and useful maps, including a tear-resistant foldout map in its own re-sealable envelope Best of Philadelphia itineraries for seeing the city in a limited amount of time Rewarding experiences for families, couples, food lovers, and those interested in Philly's rich history Opinionated reviews of the best attractions, shops, restaurants, spas, nightlife, and hotels in all price ranges -- as well as the ones that aren't worth precious vacation time Helpful planning tips for getting there, getting around, saving money, and getting the most from your trip About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years.
About the Author
Reid Bramblett spent his adolescence living in Italy, which later served him well in writing ten guidebooks and contributing to more than two-dozen others (and launching ReidsItaly.com) . He has been a Contributing Editor or Writer to Concierge.com, TravelandLeisure.com, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine, where he was formerly Associate Editor. As a daily travel reporter for MSNBC.com he won two Lowell Thomas awards. His award-winning ReidsGuides.com trip planning site is recommended by CNN, USA Today, and National Geographic Traveler, and was proclaimed "Among the best" by Arthur Frommer. His old weekly adventure column in the Chicago Daily Herald, "The Intrepid Traveler," has been revived at TheIntrepidTraveler.net. He has served as a travel expert on CNN, NPR, Fox NEWS, and the Travel Channel. He is a Smithsonian lecturer and an occasional guest host of "The Travel Show" on WOR710 in New York.
