August 9, 2009

Fast Facts: Philadelphia

Located at 39.953333°N 75.17°W, Philadelphia, PA, is...

  • 1064 miles from Waverly
  • 1418.03 miles from Fosston
  • 119.59 miles from the Bwawablah Family Inn
  • 98.90 miles from NYC
  • 71.89 miles from the NJ shore

It boasts an international airport, several Amtrak stops, and the SEPTA train/bus system.

Home of the Philly cheesesteak, the Liberty Bell, and the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia is rich with cultural, artistic, and historical heritage.

It is the sixth most populous city in the USA, although at one point is was the second most populous in the Brittish Empire.

Philadelphia is home to America's first Botanical garden, cancer hospital, electronic computer, fire company (also fire insurance company... lots of fires?), medical school, pediatric hospital, post office, public library, and zoo. (Check out here for more Philly firsts.)

1 comment:

Paul said...

Let's not forget Tastykakes, soft pretzels, sticky buns...

*sniffle* I love Philadelphia.