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Further Distractions Italian Market Founded 125 years ago by Italian immigrants, the Italian Market in south Philadelphia is said to be the world's largest outdoor food market and is a 'must' for foodies and people-watchers. Imported and domestic products range from cheeses, spices, meats and fresh pastas, along with dry goods. Many shops and restaurants are still run by original family members. South Ninth Street between Wharton and Christian Streets Tel: (215) 922 5557. Website: www.phillyitalianmarket.com Opening hours: Tues-Sat 0830-1700 (outdoor stalls); shops also open Mon. Fairmount Park Fairmount Park, by the Schuylkill River, is the largest landscaped city park in the USA, with 3600 hectares (8900 acres) of lush parkland and sights, such as the Japanese House and Garden and Boathouse Row, a string of mid-nineteenth-century buildings along the river housing several rowing clubs. Dotted throughout the park are eighteenth- and nineteenth-century mansions, some of which can be toured (tel: (215) 684 7926). The park also houses the Philadelphia Zoo. Zoo: 34th Street and Girard Avenue Tel: (215) 243 1100. Website: www.philadelphiazoo.org Zoo opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1700, Sat and Sun 0930-1800 (Apr-Oct); daily 0930-1700 (Nov); daily 1000-1600 (Dec-Mar). Admission: US$10.50 (concessions available). |
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