Visiting Philadelphia Metro Area

The City of Brotherly Love – Philadelphia. Pennsylvania's largest city, Philly hosts visitors from across the US ready to discover history. Icons like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall showcase the role of Philadelphia in the development of US independence. Spring is in full bloom at Longwood Gardens with an explosion of colorful flowering trees spring flowers. The Phillies are back home for regular season baseball at Citizens Bank Ballpark. Crews dot the Schuylkill River, rowing and enjoying the pleasant spring weather. Philadelphia has come alive for spring, a delightful place for residents and visitors alike. Take in a baseball game, watch a regatta or enjoy a spring day at one of many historical sites.

Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Row district, a popular downtown neighborhood, livens up this spring. The Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival is held the first of May, celebrating Philly's best food, fashion and entertainment. Rittenhouse Square holds the 79th Annual Fine Arts Show June 4th through 6th. Featuring original art, this is the US' longest running outdoor artworks show. Diverse artists from across the US fill the square with an amazing display of original work. A terrific show and marketplace, and the ideal time of year in Philadelphia to spend a day strolling outdoors.

The Best Western Center City, north of Rittenhouse and the Best Western Independence Park Inn to the east, are ideal locations to enjoy a weekend in the city. Both Hotels are within walking distance of Rittenhouse Row and other well-known Philadelphia attractions. Best Western's clean and comfortable accommodations are perfect for a downtown getaway or vacation.

Athletes, PHLYTRI – the Philadelphia Triathlon, is June 25th through 27th. This popular multi-sport event includes both the shorter distance sprint course and Olympic course event. Kids also get into action in fun runs and kid's duathlons on Saturday. Everyone has a great time participating, cheering on athletes and celebrating at post-race parties. Bring the family out for a challenging and spirited summer event.

The conservatory at Longwood Gardens hosts its first major exhibition in 2010. Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance will run through November. With a focus on the seasons most fragrant plants, spring visitors will be treated to lilies and lilacs which will be transitioned to roses, lavender and geraniums as summer arrives. A visual and sensory treat, visitors learn the science behind perfume creation, and create their own basic fragrance at the exhibit. A wonderful and unique opportunity to see, touch and smell. Visit Longwood Gardens and engage your senses this spring.

Philadelphia's 30th Annual Hispanic Fiesta is held the weekend of July 10th and 11th. A long running and popular cultural event featuring Latin American music, dancing, cuisine and fun. Plan now to attend this event for a staycation to countries like Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico. The fiesta is held on the riverfront at Penn's Landing. Best Western features nine hotels in the greater Philadelphia area, convenient for travelers to the city from all directions.