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Rare nickel worth $5 million to be auctioned at World's Fair of Money
One of the rarest nickels to be ever made, worth an estimated $5 million, is coming to Philly next month for the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This coin, called the Eliasberg 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, is only one of five ever produced.
SMG names new general manager for PA Convention Center
SMG, the world’s leader in public facilities management, has selected a new top executive to lead the helm of its operations at the 2 million-square-foot Pennsylvania Convention Center. Kelvin D. Moore, CMP, will serve as General Manager beginning July 16.
Philly is celebrating the Fourth of July. Welcome to the party!
This year, America turns 242 — and she’s asking for a little more than just dinner and a movie. Luckily, Philadelphia knows how to throw a party. And you’re on the guest list.
Philadelphia City Hall
1 East Penn SquarePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Phone: (215) 686-1776
The largest municipal building in the country and the finest example of the Second Empire style, Philadelphia’s City Hall contains more than 14.5 acres of floor space. It is an architectural treasure inside and out. Outside is the newly refurbished Dilworth Park, a short walk from the Convention Center.
Reading Terminal Market
51 North 12th StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Phone: (215) 922-2317
Reading Terminal Market, an affiliate of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, is Philadelphia’s famous indoor foodie paradise. Vendors offer everything from fresh produce and delicious sandwiches to artisanal cheeses and desserts.
The Liberty Bell Center
Market StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: (215) 965-2305
Most of the 3.5 million annual visitors to Independence National Historical Park line up to see what is the park’s most visited and most famous attraction, the Liberty Bell.
Independence Hall
Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: (215) 965-2305
While historical attractions abound in Philly, Independence Hall has particular significance to the development of the nation. In this building in 1776, the Founding Fathers came together to sign the Declaration of Independence. Eleven years later, representatives from a dozen states met here to lay the framework for the U.S. Constitution. Today, the building is the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park, and guided tours are available to visitors year-round.
Independence National Historical Park
1 North Independence Mall WestPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: (215) 965-2305
Known as the birthplace of American democracy, Historic Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park (INHP) is located on the site of many of the seminal events that carried the nation through its founding as a global leader of democratic ideals. INHP welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors every year.
Independence Visitor Center
1 North Independence Mall WestPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: (800) 537-7676
The official Visitor Center of Philadelphia and Independence National Historical Park, the Independence Visitor Center welcomes around two and a half million people every year. It’s the perfect place to begin your visit to Historic Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin ParkwayPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19130
Phone: (215) 763-8100
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the largest art collections in the United States. The statue from the film, “Rocky,” and the Rocky Steps, which are outside the Art Museum, are among popular attractions in Philadelphia.
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing
201 South Christopher Columbus BoulevardPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
The Windsor Suites Philadelphia
1700 Benjamin Franklin ParkwayPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Airport
101 Taylor AvenueTinicum Township, Pennsylvania 19029
DoubleTree By Hilton Philadelphia Center City
237 Broad StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
220 South 17th StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Embassy Suites Philadelphia – Center City
1776 Benjamin Franklin ParkwayPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Rittenhouse 1715 A Boutique Hotel
1715 Rittenhouse SquarePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
201 North 17th StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City
1 East Penn SquarePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Holiday Inn Express, Penn’s Landing
100 North Christopher Columbus BoulevardPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Airport
4101B Island AvenuePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19153




























































































