Tourism : Featured Stories

This must-see gem not only boasts a walkable downtown, historic character and a passionate community -- it also happens to be a global mecca for world-class concert production. 

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This tiny borough is benefitting from broader urban trends towards walkability, independent businesses and unique restaurants. Jenkintown's success reviving its town square and adjacent corridors bodes well for the region as a whole.

Take a day trip out to Northwest Philadelphia and revel in the verdant charms of Germantown, Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. All you need is a SEPTA ticket.

From September 24 through 26, a group of innovators working on small scale, place-based projects around the country convened in Detroit to talk about what works in their cities.

Historic Wellsboro is looking forward, tapping into its legacy of arts and culture whole fostering creative new businesses. Locals and tourists alike are loving the view.

Baldwin's Book Barn, housed in a revamped historic dairy, is the country's largest used book store. Run by a true Pennsylvania character, it's one of the region's hidden gems.

The recently released schedule only confirms what we already know: This festival is one of Philadelphia's most exciting institutions.

After a devastating fire crippled Main Street, this mountain hamlet got creative. Enter Tionesta Market Village, a proving ground for local artisans and entrepreneurs, bringing life to downtown.

WetLand, an inventive experiment in off-the-grid, on-the-water living, showcases a daring side of FringeArts. The festival runs September 5-21, but the houseboat/art installation is open now.

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Cities are reinventing themselves in exciting new ways. Can small-scale projects have big impact? Join the Urban Innovation Exchange this September 24-26 in Detroit to explore creative projects driving neighborhood transformation.

Catch Taney Dragons fever! The town of Williamsport has plenty of charms, and they're on full display every August during this international event. Hit up the Series -- even if it's just on your TV dial -- and fall in love with Philly's first ever entrant.

Check out our list of the week's top events.