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The City of a Hundred Spires, with its French influences, slew of festivals, and pristinely preserved historic city centre has to be one of the most charming in North America, if not the world.

This popular and charming city in the Deep South has it all – magnificent scenery, a fascinating history and world-class attractions for all the family.

This popular and charming city in the Deep South has it all – magnificent scenery, a fascinating history and world-class attractions for all the family.

Philadelphia, known as the “City of Brotherly Love”, was an important meeting place for the Founding Fathers during the Revolutionary War. It was here that they discussed the American independence and the constitutional framework for the United States. As you can probably tell, ‘Philly’ is a city steeped in history with plenty of historical attractions to explore.