Welcome to Philly
Its name means “brotherly love”, it’s one of the biggest cities in the US and it has given the world such iconic luminaries as Will Smith, Hall & Oates and Rocky..
But Brits still don’t quite realise just how cool a destination the city of Philadelphia is.
Somewhat overshadowed by neighbouring New York, Philly might just be the greatest east-coast metropolis you haven’t discovered yet, offering all the ingredients for a classic city break.
Here are five reasons to add it to your travel wish-list in 2009...


