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Barnes Foundation Offers Free Admission in Honor of Philadelphia Campus Opening

The Barnes Foundation, home to Albert Barnes' extensive collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern art, is set to debut its new Philadelphia campus. To commemorate the opening, visitors can enjoy free admission for ten days, from opening day May 19th to the 28th, and a Memorial Day weekend-long schedule of celebratory festivities.

Posted by Kimberly Jaso on March 23, 2012 at 4:22:53 PM EDT in News Tagged: Pennsylvania, Art, Museums, Galleries
World's Best Performing Arts Deals

A night out at a Broadway show, opera, or concert can easily set you back a cool Benjamin (or more). While students and seniors can often catch a price break, finding discounted seats requires a bit more digging for the rest of us. Read on for some terrific tips on snagging great seats and getting cultured on the cheap.

Posted by Alyssa Kim on February 28, 2012 at 4:50:32 PM EST in Deals, Travel Tips, Trip Ideas Tagged: Savings, New York City, London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Boston, Miami, Vienna, San Francisco, Toronto
Latest and Greatest Hotel Amenities

Hotels are doing more than just upgrading decor to woo their guests—they’re pulling out all the stops, from fostering the latest cutting-edge technology to revolutionizing room service. Herewith a roundup of the latest and greatest hotel amenities, touting some of our favorite bells and whistles.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on February 28, 2012 at 12:15:05 PM EST in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hotels, Amenities, Chicago, New York City, London, Poland, Stockholm, Atlanta
8 American Museum Shows to Travel for in 2012

Whether you're into painting, prints, photography, or fashion, major American museums from Los Angeles to Prouts Neck, Maine, are hosting exceptional art shows worth traveling for this year. We've picked the eight best, on now through the end of 2012, so you can plan ahead for art-filled weekend getaways from coast to coast.

Posted by Alyssa Kim on January 25, 2012 at 1:00:00 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: California, San Francisco, New York City, Illinois, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Maine, Art
Philly Wants High Line Like NYC

Residents in Philadelphia are raising money in hopes that the success of New York's High Line fuels plans to build a similar structure in their city.

Posted by Rachel Klein on October 18, 2011 at 11:26:32 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Pennsylvania
3 Last Minute Martin Luther King Weekend Ideas

Do you have a dream? In the spirit of Dr. King, here are three inspiring ways to spend your long weekend. January 17 is a national day of service, and marks the 25th anniversary of the federal holiday.

Posted by Cate Starmer on January 11, 2011 at 4:58:49 PM EST in Events Tagged: Savannah