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Germans settled this charming county just west of Philadelphia in the 17th century.  It is home to many Amish who maintain a simple, old world lifestyle with farms without electricity.  They are noted for their woodworking.  This road is typical of the many back roads and lanes popular with visitors from Philadelphia.

One of Philadelphia's many tiny streets can be found in the center of the city, a few blocks from the financial and commercial center.

This picturesque bridge spans the county line between Delaware and Chester Counties over Crum Creek in suburban Philadelphia. It is the last covered bridge remaining in Delaware County, which once had over thirty covered bridges.

Carman's was a popular little eatery at 11th and Wharton Streets in the Passyunk Square area of South Philadelphia.

Large homes abound on the tree lined streets of this old, fashionable Philadelphia neighborhood.  Nearby Germantown Avenue boasts many charming shops and restaurants.

Nineteenth Century coach houses are found in many of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, like this one near Rittenhouse Square. Once lodging carriages and horses, they are located on the tiny streets running behind larger homes and mansions.

At the heart of this Ivy League school, this treasured structure is a fine example of High Victorian Gothic style.

A fashionable residential district, it includes Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia's favorite park, and also Fitler Square.

Located in suburban Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States.  It was founded in 1906 by Pierre S. du Pont, an American entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist, who dedicated over 1,077 acres to gardens and woodlands.  This gazebo and lily pond are very popular among Longwood visitors. There is also a sixty-one-foot-tall stone carillon tower and an organ that can be heard throughout the conservatory.

Often imitated around the world, Philadelphia is home to the original cheesesteak.