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A Philadelphia landmark, Boathouse Row is made up of classic 19th-century Tudor structures along the Schuylkill River. They house Philadelphia's "Schuylkill Navy" and its member rowing clubs. Noted for the hundreds of signature white lights, Boathouse Row creates a spectacular nighttime display.

All About Philly
There is so much to see and do in Philadelphia. The official visitor website has all the information you need to see the sites and experience this wonderful city.

Philly FAQs
Check out the long list of frequently asked questions and answers!

Philly Facts
Amaze your friends and family with Philadelphia trivia!

Getting to Philly
Drive. Fly. Take the Train or Bus.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is located just 7.2 miles southwest of Central Philadelphia. The Ground Transportation System at the Airport includes a network of taxicab, car rental, shuttle-bus, limousine, and van operations.

In addition, the Airport also offers SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) bus and regional rail service to downtown Philadelphia and points in between. The SEPTA High Speed Rail Line (R1) train operates from 5:25 a.m. until 11:25 p.m. daily, every 30 minutes. SEPTA stops right at the Philadelphia Marriott - Downtown at the Market East Station. Adult fare is about $8.00.

Getting Around Philly
Park your car and leave it because there is no need to drive anywhere in Center City Philadelphia. There are many parking lots located near the Philadelphia Marriott- Downtown.

Philly is an easy city to walk. But, if walking is not your favorite way to get around, hop on Phlash, the quick and easy connection between the city's historic attractions and cultural institutions that stops at more than 25 key locations in Center City! It even stops right outside the Philadelphia Marriott - Downtown where all NAD Conference activities take place. The fare is $2.00 each time you board or $5.00 for the day.

Horse-drawn carriage rides offer informative and entertaining tours of Philadelphia's historic areas, including Independence National Historical Park, America's most historic square mile, and the lovely Society Hill neighborhood.

Top Ten Things to Do
Check out the best places to grab a beer, have an Italian-American experience, see new attractions, eat outside, celebrate at Happy Hour, go for an art excursion, or get in the water in and around Philadelphia.

Reading Terminal Market - Not to be missed!
Located right across the street from the Philadelphia Marriott - Downtown, the Reading Terminal Market, established in 1892 is the nation’s oldest continuously operating farmers’ market. You can enjoy eating virtually every type of cuisine, from sublime soul food and exquisite Asian and Middle Eastern dishes to authentic Philly Cheesesteaks and traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare — all available from largely family-run stands.

The Reading Terminal Market houses more than 80 merchants selling every imaginable variety of fresh-farm produce and prepared foods. Visitors can savor Pennsylvania Dutch breakfasts, authentic Philadelphia lunches or soul-food dinners. More than 80 merchants offer a wide variety of fresh meats, seafood and produce, ethnic foods, unique crafts, hard-to-find specialties and much more.