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Transportation

PATCO unveils commemorative train for America's 250th anniversary

PATCO 250th train

Food & Drink

Reading Terminal Market to open an outdoor plaza with bar, shops ahead of World Cup

Reading Terminal Market plaza

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How this year's All-Star Game in Philly echoes baseball's first showcase in 1933

Babe Ruth John McGraw

Diner En Blanc

Dîner en Blanc returns Aug. 20 with an America250 theme

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Visiting Philly? Instead of climbing to the top of the Rocky Steps, get a view of the city's skyline here

Bok Bar TT

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Visiting Philly? Instead of going to Rita's, get a frozen treat at these places

Milk Jawn

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Visiting Philly? Instead of going to the LOVE statue, check out these places for a photo op

Magic Gardens

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Visiting Philly? Instead of seeing the Liberty Bell, go to these historical museums

Eastern State Penitentiary

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Visiting Philly? Instead of going to Pat's or Geno's, get a cheesesteak at one of these places

Angelo's cheesesteak

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Visiting Philly? Instead of going to Stateside Live!, go to one of these sports bars

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Visiting Philly? Instead of touring 'Rocky' sites, go to these movie locations

Blobfest

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Visiting Philly? Instead of going to Reading Terminal, try one of these food hubs

Gather Food Hall

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Visiting Philly? Instead of going to West Fairmount Park, check out one of these green spaces

Bartram's Garden

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Visiting Philly? Instead of trying to eat at a Michelin restaurant, get a reservation here

Talula's Garden

Dogs

American Kennel Club dog diving and agility event is coming to The Navy Yard in June

American Kennel Club - Navy Yard Event

Parades

Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade returns May 25

Marching in Parade Kennett Square

Attractions

Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway brings Revolutionary-era Philly to life

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Valley Forge National Historical Park will celebrate America’s 250th with a three-day event

Valley Forge Park Huts

Summer

Elmwood Park Zoo will offer free admission on three summer holidays

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Historic Union Pacific steam train to visit Philly for Fourth of July

Union Pacific Locomotive

Festivals

Havertown Irish Festival returns with free, daylong celebration on June 13

HAvertown Irish Festival

Travel

Southwest unveils new plane designed for America's 250th anniversary. Its first flight is to Philly

Independence One Southwest

Philly Tech Week

Philly Tech Week returns May 4-8 with citywide events tied to America 250

Philly Tech Week

Museums

Stenton Museum event will honor formerly enslaved Black woman who secured her freedom in 1776

Dinah Day

Food & Drink

West Chester tasting room to release commemorative wines for America's 250th birthday

Semiquincentennial wine

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An easy weekend getaway with an America250 twist: Crawford County, Pa.

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Spring in Harford County brings festivals, blooms and waterfront views

Limited - Hopkins Brewery

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You can’t tell the story of America without Gettysburg

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Festivals

Yards’ Real Ale Invitational is back April 12 with 40+ cask beers

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Museums

‘A Nation of Artists’ exhibition opens April 12 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and PAFA

PMA for A Nation of Artists

Outdoors

Schuylkill River Sojourn returns with 112-mile paddle to Boathouse Row this June

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Museums

Flashlight tours and crafts headline Family Fun Night at Constitution Center

Flashlight Tours Constitution Center

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Philadelphia’s deep Irish roots make Ireland a meaningful trip for America’s 250th

Tourism Ireland - Glenariff, County Antrim

Shows

Antiques dealers from across the country coming to Valley Forge for Pennsylvania Antiques Show

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Tours

Brew N’ History Tour will bring beer and Revolutionary stories to Christ Church Burial Ground

Burial History Tour

Spring Break

The Museum of the American Revolution will turn spring break into two weeks of interactive history

Visitor poses in The Declaration's Journey selfie station

Tours

Carpenters’ Hall adds monthly food tastings to after-hours whisky tours

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Kayaking

Philly Phlotilla will bring 100 kayakers to the Schuylkill for America250 celebration this summer

SRG Paddlers Philly Phlotilla

Black History Month

African American Museum plans special events for Black History Month

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Fitness

Lottery for Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run runs Feb. 1-13

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Eastern State marks America’s 250th with yearlong ‘A Time for Liberty’ series

Eastern State - A Time for Liberty

Exhibits

A fireworks history exhibition is coming to Old City for America’s 250th

Science History Institute - Fireworks