111 Places in Philadelphia That You Must Not Miss

<p>Come to Philadelphia for the arts. Stay to discover the city''s lesser-known contributions to American culture. It is the birthplace of the political cartoon and the rich history that followed, a hub of early American burlesque that led to Gypsy Rose Lee¿s discovery, and a national model for public art with the country¿s largest public arts program. Uncover the fun secrets, like where to score a free music degree, enjoy free orchestral concerts, and catch free circus arts performances around the city. And if you¿re searching for a painting so gruesome it was once considered too offensive for display but now calls two museums home, this book will tell you where to find it. <br></p><p>Whether your interests lie in high culture or the underground, the magnificent or the macabre, fitness or food, or even just the casually quirky, <strong><em>111 Places in Philadelphia That You Must Not Miss</em></strong> will reveal something new to everyone, even lifelong residents.</p>