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Blossoming Culture -The Philadelphia Flower Show, Arts and Culture (March 2-9, 2008)

(trip #313)

3 days in Philadelphia, PA ($$$) — Round up your friends and head to fabulous Philly for a few days of colorful culture in this specially-designed itinerary that will excite all your senses. First, step into the Pennsylvania Convention Center as it blossoms into New Orleans. This year, the Pennsylvania Flower Show takes on the theme, "Jazz It Up" including themed arrangements and mood music, sure to make the 2008 show memorable! Then, venture outside the show and enlighten your senses at the Philadelphia Art Museum, where you can tour the Frida Kahlo Exhibit or become inspired at the Flowers in Art Tour. Engage all your senses and excite your taste buds with dinner prepared by the esteemed students of the JNA Institute of Culinary Arts. This itinerary promises to leave your senses completely inspired.

Trip Idea Presented by Philadelphia Flower Show

The Philadelphia Flower Show is an extraordinary source of gardening information and expert advice. Horticultural schools, organizations and experts present 100's of displays and presentations to benefit gardening enthusiasts of all levels.

Special Offer: Discounts on dining and attractions can be found on the Flower Show website.

How to use

Day 1

Day 1 4:00PM  Group Hotel Option 1
at Holiday Inn Express Midtown

Located only 3 blocks from the PA Convention Center and amidst Philadelphia's famed Restaurant Row and many local attractions. Package includes overni... more »

Day 1 4:30PM  Group Hotel Option 2
at Hilton Garden Inn

Located just steps away from "Jazz it Up!" at the PA Convention Center. The Garden Inn offers guests a deep sleep experience in our Garden S... more »

Day 1 6:00PM  Welcome Dinner
at Buddakan

Once your group arrives, head to Buddakan, named one of "America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and "Top Restaurant for ... more »

Day 2

Day 2 7:00AM  Breakfast at the Hotel
at Holiday Inn Express Midtown

Grab breakfast at the Hotel before heading out for a day of of exploring Philly's most cultural venues. The hotel's deluxe breakfast bar includes new... more »

Day 2 9:30AM  The Philadelphia Flower Show
at The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Explore the Flower Show and experience all the color and style displayed and designed by experts and enthusiasts. Get ideas for your own garden or jus... more »

Day 2 1:00PM  Lunch at the Art Museum
at The Museum Restaurant - Philadelphia Art Museum

After the morning at the Flower Show, head over to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Before getting a tour of one of the exhibits, stop at the Zagat-rated... more »

Day 2 3:00PM  Frida Kahlo Exhibit
at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Organized in celebration of the centenary of Frida Kahlo's birth, this exhibition of approximately 50 paintings features the renown artist's extraordi... more »

Day 2 7:00PM  Food is an Art Too
at JNA Institute of Culinary Arts

The small seven table dining room resembles a Quaint European Terrace located near the Avenue of the Arts. The prix fixe menu changes quarterly and is... more »

Day 3

Day 3 7:00AM  Breakfast at the Hotel
at Holiday Inn Express Midtown

Grab breakfast at the Hotel before departing.

Day 3 9:30AM  The Philadelphia Flower Show
at The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Take one last pass through the Flower Show before you head home. This would be a good time to pick up anything you want to bring home from the Flower... more »

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Suggested Trip Idea provided by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (Philadelphia, PA). The Philadelphia Flower Show, the oldest and largest indoor Show of its kind, is produced by The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and presented by PNC Bank. PHS is considered the nation’s foremost authority on urban renewal through greening..

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