Many visitors to the US will be restricted by time to visiting just one state or one coast, and many from Europe will choose the east coast.
From Boston to New York to Washington DC, the historical cities of the US are all found on the east.
But many may overlook the opportunity to visit Philadelphia, long been known only for the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and its infamous boxing son Rocky.
However there is much to do in one of the country's oldest cities, including taking a visit to the very rooms in which the US Declaration of Independence was signed, and visiting the Liberty Bell.
Philadelphia is also home to both the first and oldest university in the US and is a major draw for statue fans.
Head to South Philadelphia however and you will see the infamous battling cheesesteak restaurants, Pat's and Geno's.
But be warned; taking too long to order a cheesesteak on a football night can get you into trouble!
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