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Star Wars Exhibit Entrance

Do you get excited every time you hear the phrase, “Luke, I am your father” in a deep, breathy tone? Do you know the events that caused a young boy to turn into the beast that is Darth Vader? If so, you’re undoubtedly going to enjoy the new Star Wars exhibit coming to the Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia. This traveling exhibit will be in the City of Brotherly Love until May 4, so you have plenty of time to visit it as many times as you’ve seen the six installments of the Star Wars series.

The official name of the exhibit is Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination. And just like its name, the exhibit features a combination of displays that test the limits of science and imagination. Think of how exciting it would be to see Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder from the first Star Wars movie (which is actually the fourth episode in the series). Other than that, there are more than 100 other exhibits you’ll enjoy.

But wait! There’s more!

In addition to numerous displays, there are more than 20 exhibits that offer visitors the opportunity to interact. You can play the role of one of your favorite characters, whether it’s Hans Solo, C-3PO, or even Princess Leia. Sit in the driver’s seat of the Millennium Falcon and tour the galaxies while dodging comets, planets, and stars. Or see what it’s like to be in the body of a gold-plated, wise-cracking robot partnered with a smaller robot that only speaks in squeaks and beeps.

The exhibit also focuses on the possibility of making the science in Star Wars a reality today (or at least in the near future). Can you imagine your children being able to ride a hovercraft to school each day? Or learning about space exploration in school by actually going into space? With the technology used in the Star Wars movies, it could be a real possibility in your child’s lifetime.

If you want to visit the Philadelphia area so you can take part in fighting storm troopers and experience a “galaxy far, far away,” there are ten hotels in the area that are offering exclusive packages for fans. The Star Wars VIP Hotel Package includes a VIP pass, tickets to the exhibition that you can use any day of the week, and other features that only true fans will enjoy.

While you’re in the neighborhood, you can visit one of our 3 Philadelphia-area Mercedes-Benz dealerships and see the future of technology and luxury in the autos market. Our Product Specialists are ready to take you for a test drive so you can experience the smooth ride, true elegance, and special features that only a Mercedes provides. These cars may not take you through galaxies to fight cosmic invaders, but they are close to the next best thing. See what you’ve been missing and get behind the wheel today!

Geno's Steaks

Almost every large metropolitan city has cuisine unique to the area. Not only does the city have dishes that you can only find in that location, but each city has unique versions of everyday dishes that you can enjoy throughout the country. People often debate which is better: Chicago-style pizza or New York-style pizza? Others might quibble over sizzling shrimp or the best burgers.

Philadelphia is no different. Within this popular city, you’ll find delicious foods that either originated here or foods that you simply can’t find anywhere else.

Cheesesteak is possibly the most popular food associated with this historic town. This iconic item is a sandwich that involves sliced beef and melted cheese slathered on an Italian roll. Cheesesteak was created in the 1930s, when two hot dog vendors put some slices of grilled beef on a hot dog bun for a nearby taxi driver. The sandwich was such a hit that vendors began selling it at their hot dog carts. Later, a cook added melted cheese to the sandwich and an icon was born.

Today, dozens of restaurants throughout Philadelphia specialize in cheesesteak sandwiches, including Pat’s Steaks, Geno’s Steaks and more. Of course, each restaurant claims to have the best sandwich in town.

The soft pretzel is another food associated with the Philadelphia area. This snack is basically a mix of wheat flour and yeast twisted into a traditional pretzel shape and then sprinkled with salt before baking. Although it wasn’t created in this “City of Brotherly Love,” soft pretzels became popular in the area when many vendors began selling them on the streets from their carts. This delicious food item actually dates back to France’s 7th century and came to Philadelphia via the Pennsylvania Dutch.
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is also known for its hoagies. This is another great sandwich believed to have been created in Philadelphia. It was declared the city’s official sandwich in 1992. Generally, it’s made up of a variety of meats and cheeses along with lettuce, onions and tomatoes on an Italian roll. Hoagies are particularly familiar to residents along the northern East Coast in places like New York and New Jersey, but residents typically look to Philadelphia for unique hoagie specialists.

Some of the other popular Philadelphia foods include Italian ice, scrapple, roast pork Italian and Philadelphia Pepper Pot – a soup made from meat, tripe and vegetables. But sandwiches tend to be a staple of the Philadelphia lifestyle, especially the type that use an Italian roll.
 
Some people drive in from other cities and states just to experience the unique taste that only Philadelphia restaurant owners provide. Several rivalries throughout the city occur, with different restaurants claiming that they have the best dish around.
 
While you’re in town savoring the delicious cuisine, stop in to one of our three Philadelphia Mercedes locations in Fort Washington, PA; West Chester, PA, or Wilmington, DE. Check out the latest styles and technologies available on this sophisticated line of automobiles at affordable prices. You'll be able to say you dined in the lap of luxury!