{"product_id":"walking-philadelphia-30-walking-tours-exploring-art-architecture-history-and-little-known-gems-paperback","title":"Walking Philadelphia: 30 Walking Tours Exploring Art, Architecture, History, and Little-Known Gems - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatalie Pompilio\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTricia Pompilio\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the most interesting, scenic, and historic places in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, via 30 self-guided walking tours.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Broad Street to Independence National Park, from Manayunk to the Delaware River, the City of Brotherly Love is one of the world's most fascinating places to explore. Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Local author Natalie Pompilio guides you through 30 unique walking tours in this comprehensive book. \u003ci\u003eWalking Philadelphia\u003c\/i\u003e makes you feel like you're being led by your closest friend as you soak up the architecture, trivia, and more. The tours include important historic facts, as well as Natalie's behind-the-scenes stories and tidbits. Plus, Tricia Pompilio's photography brings these walking tours to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind vintage boutiques and high-end shopping destinations. Try restaurants that showcase famed fare (like cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and beer that make Philadelphia a foodies' paradise). Discover Philadelphia's many \u003ci\u003efirsts: \u003c\/i\u003e the first zoo, first library system, and first hospital--plus dozens of historic sites that you learned about in school. Explore a Museum District that's second to none, an all-encompassing park system, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 self-guided tours through the City of Brotherly Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAmerica's Most Historic Square Mile, one of the country's liveliest and most lived-in urban centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnique and surprising stories about people, places, and things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking for the Mural Mile in Center City or the historically modern charm of Society Hill, \u003ci\u003eWalking Philadelphia\u003c\/i\u003e will get you there. Find a route that appeals to you, and walk Philly!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreelance journalist \u003cb\u003eNatalie Pompilio\u003c\/b\u003e lives and writes in a house on an alley off an alley in South Philadelphia. A former staff writer with \u003ci\u003eThe Philadelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Philadelphia Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e, she loves hearing and telling stories. Her idea of a perfect night is sitting on her roof deck at dusk with her husband, Jordan Barnett, their two cats, and a bottle of wine while watching the chimney swifts emerge for their nightly dance. This is her third book featuring Philadelphia. \u003ci\u003eMore Philadelphia Murals\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Stories They Tell\u003c\/i\u003e, with coauthors Jane Golden and Robin Race, was released by Temple University Press in 2006. She partnered with New Orleans photographer Jennifer Zdon to self-publish the children's alphabet book \u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia A to Z\u003c\/i\u003e in 2010. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTricia Pompilio\u003c\/b\u003e is a lifestyle and portrait photographer based in Philadelphia. After 15 years in television, she decided to focus on her children and her photography. When she's not following her husband, Vince Savarese, and their three daughters--Fiona, Luna, and Poppy--with a camera, she's probably re-reading Harry Potter 1-7 with her two black cats while Rob Thomas sings softly in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766350512416,"sku":"9781643590899","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b941f9ebb261a6914b32a887ab7d9c2a.webp?v=1780290919","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/walking-philadelphia-30-walking-tours-exploring-art-architecture-history-and-little-known-gems-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}