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Franklin
Center
The Franklin
Mint Museum houses a spectacular
permanent exhibition of 20th Century cultural icons,
including the white beaded Princess Diana gown and Jackie
Kennedy's original triple strand faux pearl necklace.
Changing exhibits showcase gingival artists and collectible
themes.
Kennett
Square
Longwood Gardens amazes
over 900,000 visitors a year with its 1,050 acres of
formal gardens, conservatories, children's gardens,
fountains, idea gardens, meadows and woodlands. www.longwoodgardens.org
King
of Prussia
The Plaza and The Court
mall is the
nation’s largest retail shopping complex, hosting
eight department stores, 365 specialty stores and 40
restaurants. Clothing is tax-free and wheelchair and
stroller rentals are complimentary. Brochures and maps
of the mall are printed in six languages, currency exchange
is available as well as translation assistance.
www.kingofprussiamall.com
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Fallingwater
- Frank Lloyd Wright
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Mill
Run
Fallingwater
is the only great Frank Lloyd Wright house open to the
public with its setting, original furnishings, and art
work intact. Almost all of the original Wright-designed
furnishings are still in place. Fine art, textiles,
objets d'art, books, and furnishings collected by the
Kaufmann family from the 1930's through the 1960's are
on view, and represent the eclectic tastes of a sophisticated,
world-traveled family. Included in the collections are
works by Audubon, Tiffany, Diego Rivera, Picasso, Jacques
Lipchitz, Richmond Barthe, and woodblock prints by Japanese
artists Hiroshige and Hokusai - gifts from Frank Lloyd
Wright to the Kaufmanns. www.paconserve.org
Orrtanna
Mister Ed's
Elephant Museum At
Mister Ed's Elephant Museum, the question is not what
you will see but what you will not. With some 6,000
pieces to browse, you'll come across everything from
an elephant potty chair to an elephant hair dryer. When
you're sure you've had your fill of elephants, why not
fill your belly with their favorite food—peanuts?
www.mistereds.com
Philadelphia
The University
of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
has an internationally acclaimed collection
of archaeological and anthropological artifacts from
all over the world. Highlights include a twelve-ton sphinx, Egyptian mummies, and
cuneiform tablets with the world's oldest writing.
upenn.edu
The
Japanese House and Garden is an oasis of
beauty and peace. The elegant building is an excellent
example of 17th century Japanese architecture. The garden,
which is landscaped in the traditional style, mirrors
the mountains, streams, and forests of Japan. www.shofuso.com
Pittsburgh
The
Andy
Warhol Museum
is essential to the understanding of the most influential
American artist of the second half of the 20th century.
It is also a primary resource for anyone who wishes
to gain insights into contemporary art and popular culture.
warhol.org
The
Pittsburgh CLO produces the magic of live
musical theater and Broadway classics and is a fashionable
place to be. Theater and music lovers have traveled
from all over Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and
points beyond to enjoy the critically acclaimed productions
produced by the Pittsburgh CLO.pittsburghclo.org
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