May 10, 2013
This news may sound too good to be true, but it’s not. The first 1,000 (yes, 1,000) people to visit the Independence Visitor Center on Thursday, May 16 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. will receive 25,000 free frequent flyer miles from Spirit Airlines. That’s enough for a roundtrip flight! Just pay the taxes and [...]
Read more»January 2, 2013
With the holiday season in high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on the good fortune bestowed on Philadelphia this past year. From well-deserved accolades — being named one of the top 10 destinations for 2013, and home to the Best Sandwich in America — to exciting development projects — the opening of The [...]
Read more»June 29, 2012
As Philadelphia prepares for a slew of Fourth of July festivities, we’ve already filled you in on where to spend the day eating, drinking and watching fireworks with friends and family. To add to that list, Philadelphia’s Independence Visitor Center will host America’s Birthday Party, a celebratory July 4th event to follow the Philadelphia Independence [...]
Read more»June 26, 2012
The Independence Visitor Center’s Crosswalk Cafe (formerly Independence al Fresco) has all the makings of a perfect summer bar: casual vibe, impressive view, tasty menu; and now an extra special great deal. All summer long, check in to Crosswalk Cafe using Foursquare and get a FREE With Love Beer Koozie. The koozies made their debut [...]
Read more»May 11, 2012
In partnership with Doggie Style pet stores and Operation Ava, Crosswalk Cafe on Independence Mall is hosting Doggie “Yappy” Hour, Thursdays starting May 17, from 4-7 p.m. Dish on $1 Hot Dogs and $4 Dogfish Head Ale, plus $3 Domestic Bottles. The cafe will also offer special treats for your furry four-legged friends. The cafe, [...]
Read more»April 16, 2012
With an unparalleled view of Independence Mall, the newly christened Crosswalk Cafe at the Independence Visitor Center is officially open for the season. In 2008, the center opened Independence al Fresco, filling a need for a casual outdoor garden cafe in the perfect spot for a respite from sightseeing or the daily work day. The [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video takes you inside the Independence Visitor Center on Independence Mall, one of the city’s most valuable resources for information. The Visitor Center is just a stone’s throw from some of Philadelphia’s most popular attractions, including the new Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. After stopping at the IVC (whether you’re a visitor or resident) you’ll know where to go, what to see and how to get there. Knowledge supplemented, of course, by reading uwishunu daily. Watch the video to meet Diana Dow, a concierge at the IVC and learn what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
Today’s Philly 101 video takes you inside the Independence Visitor Center on Independence Mall, one of the city’s most valuable resources for information. The Visitor Center is just a stone’s throw from some of Philadelphia’s most popular attractions, including the new Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. After stopping at the [...]
Read more»July 26, 2011
It’s summertime and the living — and drinking — is easy. Starting today, July 26, the Independence Visitor Center’s new Independence al Fresco, a casual outdoor garden cafe, is running a great Foursquare/Facebook Places promotion. Check into the cafe using Foursquare or Facebook Places and show your mobile device to an employee to redeem a [...]
Read more»July 1, 2011
Where’s the best place to celebrate July 4th? The place it all began: Philadelphia. Monday, July 4th brings parades, historical commemorative ceremonies, an all-you-can-eat ice cream festival and so much more. And it’s all leading up to Wawa Welcome America’s grand finale event on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, featuring an awesome star-studded outdoor concert and [...]
Read more»June 27, 2011
Wawa Welcome America continues this week with Wawa Hoagie Day, Wednesday, June 29 from noon-2 p.m. This year, the event has a patriotic twist. Ed Rendell, in place of Mayor Nutter this year, will join Philadelphia police officers and firefighters, members of the USO, members of the Pennsylvania National Army Guard and Pennsylvania Nation Air [...]
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