10 Must-Dos in Philly This Weekend and Next

10 Must-Dos in Philly This Weekend and Next

Check Out Gophila.com For Events May 11-20, 2007

PHILADELPHIA, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitors and residents looking for fun in Philadelphia each weekend need look no further than gophila.com. The region's official tourism Web site will provide the lowdown on all of the weekend must-dos throughout the summer. For those looking to spend their weekend close to the action, the Philly Overnight(R) Hotel Package includes two-night accommodations, parking, a Philly's More Fun teddy bear and a coupon book with special offers at 60 area attractions, restaurants and shops. Here's a look at what's going on from May 11-20, 2007:

Through May 13, 2007:

1. The Scoop on Poop
Visitors are invited to listen in on an animal's digestive system,
learn the language of poop all over the world and examine fecal samples
at this down and dirty exhibition at The Academy of Natural Sciences.
(215) 299-1000, http://www.ansp.org/

2. The Life of Galileo
The Wilma Theater presents the story of how Galileo raised his
telescope to the skies and transformed his hypothesis into proof that
the earth is not the center of the universe. (215) 546-7824,

http://www.wilmatheater.org/

Through May 20, 2007:
3. Howard Pyle and the American Renaissance
This exhibition at the Brandywine River Museum takes a look at the
selected works of Pyle and his use of history as a dramatic, symbolic
work. (610) 388-2700, http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/

May 11-12, 2007:
4. Dad Vail Regatta
The largest collegiate regatta in the world takes place on the
Schuylkill River. (215) 542-1443, http://www.dadvail.org/

May 12, 2007:
5. Wine Tasting for Moms
Starting at noon, Crossing Vineyards and Winery pampers moms with a
five-course gourmet meal and wine-pairing. 1853 Wrightstown Road,
Washington Crossing, (215) 493-6500, http://www.crossingvineyards.com/

May 12-13, 2007:
6. Mother's Day Picnic Weekend
At Chaddsford Winery, all moms receive a spring wine glass and free
tasting, plus a special Mother's Day present from the gift shop. This
weekend-long event also features Spring Wine & Cheese picnics.
(610) 388-6221, http://www.chaddsford.com/

May 12-September 30, 2007:
7. King Tut Treasure Hunt
This Tut-themed, city-wide scavenger hunt takes geocachers to 12
different locations in search of a hidden box (cache) at each stop.
After uncovering each cache, players can stamp their brochure and
receive a small prize when they present their completed brochure at the
final stop. No admission fees are required to reach the caches.

http://www.gophila.com/geocaching

May 13, 2007:
8. Mother's Day Brunch
During the third annual Mother's Day Brunch at the National
Constitution Center, moms and their families enjoy a buffet with a
sweeping view of Philadelphia's Independence Mall. (215) 409-6700,

http://www.constitutioncenter.org/

May 18-20, 2007:
9. 4th Annual New Hope Gay Pride Celebration
A three-day celebration of New Hope's gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender (GLBT) visitors, friends and neighbors features a musical
showcase, dance parties, special performances, retail promotions, happy
hours, films, walking tours and more. http://www.newhopecelebrates.com/

May 19, 2007:
10. Around The World ... and Back
The Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale performs its 39th annual spring
concert at The Philadelphia Cathedral. The show features American
classics, as well as international compositions from Panama, Africa,
China and more. (215) 222-3500, http://www.phillyboyschoir.org/

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside(TM) a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region's vitality. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit http://www.gophila.com/ or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation

CONTACT: Anthony Malerba of Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing
Corporation, +1-215-599-2291, anthony@gptmc.com

Web site:

http://www.gophila.com/
http://www.gophila.com/pressroom
http://www.ansp.org/
http://www.wilmatheater.org/
http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/
http://www.dadvail.org/
http://www.crossingvineyards.com/
http://www.crossingvineyards.com/
http://www.chaddsford.com/
http://www.gophila.com/geocaching
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/
http://www.newhopecelebrates.com/
http://www.phillyboyschoir.org/

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