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History of Philadelphia
Knowing the history of Philadelphia when you visit can make your vacation come alive.
When the American colonies were founded in the 1600s the guiding principle for The New England colonies was the freedom to practice religions not popular in England. William Penn (1644-1718) arrived in 1681 from a London that had recently burned and was just discovering sanitary plumbing. He wanted Philadelphia to be "a greene Country Towne, which will never be burnt, and allways be wholsome." Founded on Quaker principles of tolerance and harmonious living, Philadelphia had a religious foundation, like its New England neighbors, but welcomed other beliefs and races, as well. Like its southern neighbors, it started with an agricultural economy, but slave auctions were banned early. A community of ex-slaves grew, centered around the Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the cornerstone of the A.M.E. movement. By 1790, there were 300 slaves in Pennsylvania and 7,579 free blacks. By 1860, there were 22,185 free blacks and Philadelphia was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, the secret network that helped slaves escape from southern slave states. The town was built with no fortifications. Indians were welcome. Even the name of the town demonstrated peace. While most other colonial towns were named for founders or expedition sponsors, Philadelphia is Latin for "City of Brotherly Love".

Touring Philadelphia
This was the first major city to be designed on a grid system, which means that directions actually make sense: You can easily drive or walk from the east end of Market Street to the west end in a straight line. After you pick up your rental car at Philadelphia International Airport, you'll find ample parking garages with rates lower than New York and discounts for all-day parking. The local public transportation, SEPTA, has routes that cover the whole region, including a light rail from the airport.

Philadelphia occupies as much land as New York City, but with a smaller population of about 1.5 million spread out over the area. Downtown Philadelphia is referred to as Center City. This covers 30 blocks from the Delaware River on the east end to the Schuykill River on the west side, as far north as Spring Garden Street and south to South Street. But once you leave the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in your rental van, you'll find within this area, even more neighborhoods.

Start your tour in your rental car from the Philadelphia International Airport, with the neighborhood around Independence Hall. This is where the Liberty Bell rang out and where the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights were written and signed. Mail postcards home from Benjamin Franklin’s Post Office. This area is Society Hill, where you can tour Independence National Park, then do some shopping and have a cocktail at an intimate bar. Head up the block to a play, concert, or movie; then discuss the show over a late dinner. Head out again to hear live music, all within a few blocks. North of Market Street is Old City, which is Philadelphia's version of New York's Soho, the artistic center, with wonderful restaurants, small art galleries and a growing number of design firms. East of Old City, along the Delaware River, Penn's Landing is a backdrop for outdoor festivals and free summer concerts, as well as fireworks on holidays. You can take a ferry in your rental convertible across the river to the aquarium. In the summer, open-air clubs north of the Ben Franklin Bridge take advantage of the breathtaking view. Drive your rental car to the west of Old City, between 8th and 13th Streets, where Chinatown is located. These days Chinatown is about half Chinese and half a combination of Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Burmese and Pan-Asian.

Modeled on Parisian boulevards, the Ben Franklin Parkway presents a wonderful, tree-lined walk past Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, several expensive hotels where tourists can stay, the main Library and several museums. Drive in your rental van from PHL , to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.at the end of the Parkway

Across the Schuykill River in West Philly, the University of Pennsylvania and six other major schools are located. take your rental SUV from the Philadelphia International Airport tonorth of Old City, Northern Liberties, the "new frontier" of the hip scene. The Silk City Diner at 5th and Spring Garden is the place to go for a grilled cheese sandwich at 4am Sunday morning or the best huevos rancheros for breakfast. Whiile you're in Philadelphia, don't forget the Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches.

Continue your vacation by taking a drive in your luxury rental car from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on the Schuykill Choiceway or Kelly Drive for ten minutes to an old canal path in Manayunk. Main Street is two miles of terrific restaurants, exclusive stores and a few nightclubs.