Setting for various White House events (e.g. State Arrivals, Easter Egg Roll). Marine One lands/departs on the South Lawn. Watch this video of the first family on the South Lawn. En savoir plus .
Once a commandeered respite for Confederate Generals, the tavern’s a great spot for drinner & drinks. Don’t mind the ghosts, they don’t eat much. En savoir plus .
In Sept. of 1777, the Liberty Bell was camouflaged by hay and manure in a wagon, transported from Philadelphia & hidden here to protect it from the invading British. En savoir plus .
South Philly’s new trendy shopping area, stroll here for gourmet Italian and independently owned specialty shops and boutiques. En savoir plus .
This 2008 addition is lined with arrestingly cool vignettes: You'll want to buy complete displays, which are devoted to everything from letterpress tools to '60s political propaganda. En savoir plus .
Standouts include iced pea and mascarpone soup, seared wild salmon with asparagus and herbed potatoes, and dark chocolate torte w/ ground almonds and organic ice cream. En savoir plus .
Skip the uninspired pizzas in favor of the meats: prosciutto di Parma; properly rustic crispy pork belly; or any of the housemade pâtés and terrines. En savoir plus .
Well-priced and delicious. Try the chicken enchiladas poblenas, smothered in flavourful mole sauce (with beans and rice), a summery non-alc Sangria Señorial on the side, and a spongey flan to end. En savoir plus .
Welcome to the state capital! Stop here to learn about our history & heritage, fun things to do and yes, kiss-worthy chocolate. En savoir plus .
Pop in here for directions, maps or book an Amish Farmlands Tour. Ask about The Pilgrim's Pathway and follow the path to freedom. En savoir plus .
There's a frankly hodge-podge cast to the exhibits here: organ-grinder carts, hand-carved puppets, etc. But the real draw is the conversation between the museum's founder and his visitors. En savoir plus .
For brunch, eggs Benedict gets a twist, being served on crispy waffles studded with chewy lardons. A regular special is deliciously light pancakes with cream and fruit, like freshly sliced peaches. En savoir plus .
Don't just admire the fountain - walk behind the falls to read inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. En savoir plus .
June 30 is Social Media Day, a day to celebrate the revolution of media becoming social. Join thousands celebrating all over the world! Check in using #smday. En savoir plus .
The brunch crowd here is a mix of college students and stroller-steering parents. For traditionalists, there are blueberry pancakes; for the adventurous, coconut pancakes with passion-fruit syrup. En savoir plus .