20 REASONS TO VISIT PHILADELPHIA AND THE COUNTRYSIDE® IN FALL 2009

Mark The Calendar For
Princess Diana, Jim Henson, Halloween, Philadelphia Marathon And The Thanksgiving Day Parade

PHILADELPHIA, July 17, 2009 – As summer’s high temperatures subside and leaves turn red, orange and yellow, Philadelphia and The Countryside^® welcomes autumn with special exhibitions, Halloween haunts and all-ages annual events. Princess Diana, Jim Henson, Henri Matisse and George Washington Carver lead the lineup, which also includes Body Worlds 2 at The Franklin Institute Science Museum, tattoos galore at the Independence Seaport Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary’s Terror Behind the Walls, fall festivals and much more.

Fall Into A Philadelphia Hotel:

As part of the new With Love, Philadelphia XOXO^™ campaign, fall-loving visitors who book one of the nearly 100 featured packages on gophila.com/withlove will receive a special gift at check-in. The giveaway includes a Philadelphia Privileges coupon book, a five-pack of With Love postcards, a With Love pin and Philly Fill-Ins word games, along with other brochures, coupons and maps. After checking the Web site, visitors can book their selected packages online or by calling the hotel directly.

Here are some of the events making the Philadelphia region a great destination for a fun fall getaway:

Historic And Scientific Events:

• Diana: A Celebration, a 10,000-square-foot National Constitution Center exhibition, showcases the life and work of the popular princess of Whales. Royals and commoners alike can explore Diana’s childhood, her engagement to Prince Charles, her lavish royal wedding, her children and her works as a global humanitarian. October 2-December 31. 525 Arch Street, (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org
• Visitors to The Franklin Institute can uncover the incredible intricacies of human anatomy during Gunther von Hagens’ Body Worlds 2 & The Three Pound Gem. More than 200 specimens, including 20 whole bodies, healthy and unhealthy organs and body sections, provide an unprecedented view inside the human body. And the “The Three Pound Gem” feature delves into the mysterious world of the brain. October 2009-Spring 2010 (exact dates TBD). 222 N. 20^th Street, (215) 448-1200, fi.edu

• Born into slavery, George Washington Carver devoted his life to science, education and humanitarian efforts. Videos, hands-on activities and more than 150 artifacts at The Academy of Natural Sciences guide visitors through the life and work of this visionary. November 12-February 28. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 299-1000, ansp.org

The Arts, From Matisse To Kermit:

• Including approximately 35 paintings and sculptures, Matisse and Modern Art on the French Riviera at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Perelman Building celebrates the French Riviera’s mythic allure for modern artists. Museum-goers experience the dazzling optical effects of the sun-drenched coastline—all without leaving the country. Through October 25. Fairmount & Pennsylvania Avenues, (215) 763-8100, philamuseum.org
• The Independence Seaport Museum presents Skin & Bones – Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor, a new and original exhibition using historical and contemporary images, objects and tattoos to illustrate sailors’ stories and recount the meaning of their tattoos and the belief in their power to protect sailors at sea. Through January 3. Columbus Boulevard at Walnut Street, (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org
• Jim Henson’s Fantastic World at the James A. Michener Art Museum documents the beloved figure’s process of visual thinking through works of art, photographs, documents, puppets and film and video clips. September 12-November 29. 138 Pine Street, Doylestown, (215) 340-9800, michenermuseum.org
• During the 10^th annual Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, or “Post” to locals, visitors can look into the workshops of local artists across all mediums in neighborhoods th
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