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GETTING THERE
Escapes: Details, Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 135 miles from Washington up Interstate 95. Amtrak offers service from Washington, with fares starting at $35 each way. Megabus fares start at $5 each way.
STAYING THERE
The Independent
1234 Locust St.
215-772-1440
A 24-room boutique hotel, a short walk from Old City, with complimentary breakfast delivered to rooms and evening wine/cheese Monday through Thursday. Rates start at $149.
Loews Philadelphia
1200 Market St.
215-627-1200
The city’s first skyscraper is now one of the city’s best places to see Art Deco. Full spa, salon and lap pool. Rates start at $199.
EATING THERE
Tria Cafe
1137 Spruce St.
215-629-9200
Monday-Thursday happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. features “5 for 5” — five items (white wine, red wine, cheese plate and two beers), each for $5.
HipCityVeg
127 S. 18th Street
215-278-7605
New vegan cafe near Rittenhouse Square with locally sourced produce and compostable packaging. Arugula taco salad, Philly steak, Ziggy (tempeh) burger, all $8.50.
Wedge + Fig
160 N Third St.
267-603-3090
Grilled cheese bar. Basic sandwich, $8. Add-ons include avocado, peanut butter, bacon, sauerkraut, marmite and tapenade. BYOB.
PLAYING THERE
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St.
215-686-5322
Upcoming weekday author readings include Tony Danza and Andrew McCarthy. Free rare book department tour 11 a.m. daily.
Center City Pretzel
816 Washington Ave.
215-463-5664
This South Philly bakery opens for business at midnight Monday through Friday. Three pretzels for $1.
Rosenbach Museum and Library
2008-2010 Delancey Pl.
215-732-1600
New exhibit on Maurice Sendak’s work, including some pieces from “Where the Wild Things Are.” $10 includes a tour of the historic house.
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