Mercato is one of more than 200 BYOBs
Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Hear Philly!
Want to know about what's happening in Philadelphia? Hear Philly! is a brand new Internet radio station devoted to keeping you informed.
Anchored by KYW journalist Krista Jasillo, the hour-long streaming broadcasts are updated daily with the latest buzz on all there is to do in the City of Brotherly Love.
You'll get the inside scoop on what's happening in Philly, including:
- events
- exhibitions
- attractions
- restaurants
- shops
- performing arts
- and more!
Philly Overnight® Hotel Package
The Popular Package is back - and it's a better value than ever!!
Get two nights for one great rate, PLUS:
- Free parking (upwards of a $50 value at most Center City hotels);
- An exclusive coupon book filled with more than 50 money-saving deals for restaurants, museums, shops and more;
- And a free gift: an adorable Philly's More Fun™ Teddy Bear.
The package is available ALL WEEK so you can book your trip to Philadelphia for a mid-week OR a weekend stay.
BOOK NOW!
Frida Kahlo
From February 20 through May 18, more than 40 of Frida Kahlo's paintings will be on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the only East Coast stop for this extraordinary collection. More than 100 photographs of the fiercely independent painter will also be on display, creating a wonderfully intimate look at an extraordinary – and complex – artist.
And check out our exclusive Frida Kahlo VIP Hotel Package for the best way to see Frida's famous self-portraits – in addition to un-timed tickets to the exhibition, you will get accommodations at one of Philadelphia’s finest hotels.
36 Hours in Philadelphia with Frida Kahlo
The new Frida Kahlo exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is an incredible showcase of the Mexican artist’s paintings and personal photographs. Coupled with special events at the Museum and throughout the city, the exhibition is the perfect excuse for a quick getaway to Philadelphia.
To sweeten the offer even more, we've created a Frida–themed weekend itinerary for you, complete with food, dancing, gardens and art. The itinerary — which you can also view as a photo gallery — is a two-night adventure in the City of Brotherly Love with plenty of authentic Mexican flavor and inspiring Spanish flair.
Happy reading – and happy traveling!
Star Wars
From February 9 through May 4, the magic of Star Wars is coming to life at the Franklin Institute, with light sabers, Stormtroopers and a replica of the Millennium Falcon bringing "a galaxy far, far away" to Philadelphia!
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination features a great mix of movie memorabilia and real-life science, so kids of all ages can have fun learning about space exploration, the Hubble telescope and the not-so-faraway future of hover crafts.
The Star Wars exhibit is tremendously popular. So to avoid the lines, book our exclusive Star Wars Hotel Package. You'll get you VIP, un-timed tickets to this awesome exhibit, so you can battle Darth Vader without waiting in line!
Philadelphia Hotel eBuzz
Check out the inaugural issue of the new and improved Philadelphia Hotel eBuzz, brought to you by gophila.com.
A mix of hotel news and special offers, the new, bi-monthly newsletter is designed to give you everything you need to stay smart AND well in Philadelphia and the Countryside™.
Be sure to sign up to receive it in your inbox — and please let us know what you think!
Travel Reservations
Now it’s easier than ever to book your Philly trip. Visit the Travel Reservations page to book a hotel, rent a car and even purchase tickets for some of Philadelphia’s most exciting attractions!
Photo Galleries
Check out our new photo galleries to view scenic images from Philadelphia and its surrounding counties — Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery. You can think of it as a visual guidebook to the Philadelphia region!
There are more than 300 images in the galleries, all arranged by category – so you can check out Philadelphia’s historic sites, boutiques in Rittenhouse Square and Old City, the city’s best restaurants and more.
Uwishunu - Philly. From the inside out.
Want to know what’s new and noteworthy in Philly? Uwishunu, our new insider blog, delivers the hottest, the freshest, the most secret things and places that Philly’s artists, filmmakers, writers, DJs, foodies and fashionistas know about. Check out the blog — and under-the-radar Philly favorites — at www.uwishunu.com.
New Hotel Packages
With more than 25 exclusive hotel packages exclusively available at Gophila.com, you don’t need to go far to find the best deal for your Philly trip.
You can explore Philly with an insider's perspective with the Philly Like a Local Hotel Package. Or set sail from Penn’s Landing with a Cruise Philly Hotel Package. And don’t miss the popular Philly Overnight® Hotel Package – it’s available seven days a week and includes two night’s accommodations, free parking and a free gift upon check-in.
You can check availability and compare rates at hotels across Philadelphia and The Countryside. Remember, Philly’s More Fun When You Sleep Over™, so book your package today and enjoy a great trip to Philadelphia!
Philadelphia is the place to B.Y.O.Be
Soon the BYOB (Bring-Your-Own-Bottle) restaurant will be as synonymous with Philadelphia as the cheesesteak, the soft pretzel and Rocky — after all, there are already more than 200 of them.
To help you find some of Philly’s best BYOBs, we’ve added a new Interactive BYOB Restaurant Map, which allows you to browse and find BYOBs by neighborhood and cuisine. Happy eating!
SoundAbout Philly
SoundAboutPhilly is a series of free, customizable sound-seeing tours told by "real" Philadelphians. The stories are accompanied by dynamic mapping, audio, text and vivid photography that provide a more intimate illustration of Philadelphia and can help you find your way around once you arrive.
Concentrated on insider, lesser-known Philadelphia experiences, SoundAboutPhilly combines interesting tales, fun facts and lively music to tell not only stories from the city's rich past, but also its vibrant present - check it out!
Boundless Philadelphia
Do you love the outdoors? Check out Boundless Philadelphia, our section devoted to biking, hiking, horseback riding and all other outdoor activities available in the greater Philadelphia region.
There’s even a great new video showing you all the Boundless possibilities in the area, ranging from biking by the Liberty Bell to logging 26.2 miles in the Philadelphia Marathon.
No matter if you’re a novice or expert, child or adult, Philadelphia’s outdoor attractions range all skill levels and interests.
And the real beauty of playing outside in Philadelphia is that you are never too far from a night on the town and all the dining and cultural options that go along with it.
New and Improved Events Calendar
Powered by the Philly Fun Guide, gophila.com's Events Calendar has been revamped and redesigned to make finding great activities a breeze. The new calendar is loaded with special events, featured performances and information and the search feature allows for easy access to what you want to do. Also, be sure to check out our monthly newsletter for happenings throughout the region.
Campus Visit/Philadelphia
Anytime is the perfect time for a Campus Visit. As home to more than 50 great colleges and nearly 220,000 students, Philadelphia really does feel like One Big Campus. Everyone should have the chance to study here! Hotel, airline, AMTRAK or US Airways discounts and reservation are at your fingertips. Just visit http://www.onebigcampus.com/, or call the Campus Visit/Philadelphia Travel Desk at 877-88-PHILA.
Gophila.com
Since the launch of our new, dramatically redesigned website in November 2005, gophila.com has undergone improvements and content updates.
As always, the website provides an extensive selection of itineraries and online hotel booking capabilities, along with links to hundreds of regional sites. And our strong online partnerships with phila.gov, phillyfunguide.com, onebigcampus.com and regional convention and visitor bureaus will continue to strengthen gophila.com and keep you well connected.
We’d love to know what you think about the site. Please send us your comments.