The New York Times, The Washington Post & Forbes Shine a Spotlight on Philly's Diverse Neighborhoods

PHILADELPHIA, July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Philadelphia neighborhoods have made headlines in several national travel stories, focusing on must-see and must-do attractions, shops and restaurants beyond the city's iconic Liberty Bell. Here's a look at what some of the country's most-read publications – The New York Times, The Washington Post and Forbes – had to say about Philly's diverse neighborhoods:

• The historic houses of Germantown and local dining spots got the star treatment in The New York Times' Frugal Traveler blog post, published on May 3. The article highlighted the Johnson House, Wyck Historic House and Garden, Cliveden, Stenton, Deshler-Morris House and the oft-overlooked Grumblethorpe, along with several down-home dining spots in Germantown and Chestnut Hill. 
• The New York Times' website showcased an online slideshow on June 5, depicting the resurgence of Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy, where new shops and restaurants reflect the neighborhood's lively and progressive atmosphere.
• Visitors coming to town to cheer on their favorite cyclist during the Philadelphia International Championship bike race got tips on how to do Manayunk like a local in a Washington Post story that ran on June 10. The piece focused on the neighborhood's locally owned shops and restaurants and the biking and hiking paths along the Schuylkill River Trail.
• In anticipation of Wawa Welcome America!, Philadelphia's annual Fourth of July celebration, a Forbes blog did an article on June 28 that gave visitors a primer on the Art Museum neighborhood where the 11-day festival culminates. Web readers got the inside scoop on the international cuisine available in the neighborhood's numerous cafes and restaurants, along with information about popular attractions such as Eastern State Penitentiary and the Mural Arts Program.

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside® a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region's vitality.

For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit visitphilly.com or uwishunu.com, where you can build itineraries; search event calendars; see photos and videos; view interactive maps; sign up for newsletters; listen to HearPhilly, an online radio station about what to see and do in the region; book hotel reservations and more. Or, call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Historic Philadelphia, at (800) 537-7676.

SOURCE Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation

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