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Phillies

If you’re looking for something to do with your family in Philadelphia for the weekend, look no further. Here are three popular and kid friendly things to do in Philly, so pack climb into the Benz and explore.
Phillies Defend Their NL East Championship

For the first time in 14 years the Philadelphia Phillies stepped up to the plate and advanced to the Major League Baseball playoffs in 2007. With an incredible roster in 2008, this year might be the year for the Phillies. Visit the recently built Citizens Bank Park where there isn’t a bad seat in the stadium and take the kids to the Phanatics Fun Zone where they can play in the biggest play area in the Major Leagues.

Perhaps the most exciting part of the Phillies experience is the food. Voted Best Ballpark Eats in the Food Network Awards, Citizens Bank Park has something for everyone. From cheese steaks at Rick’s Steaks to Crab Fries at Chickie’s and Pete’s to roast pork sandwiches at Tony Luke’s -- whatever you do, arrive hungry.

Baseball As America Exhibit

There’s more than just Phillies games for baseball fans in Philadelphia this spring. The Baseball As America exhibit is on until May 11th and it features more than 500 artifacts from America’s favorite pastime’s history.
The first major exhibition of its kind, Baseball As America has a special section devoted to Philly’s rich baseball history. From the spikes Richie Ashburn wore in 1950 to Jimmy Rollins' helmet from the legendary 36-game hit streak to the 1980 Phillies World Championship ring, it’s a fascinating trip down memory lane for ball fans young and old.

Dad Vail Regatta

Visit the 70th racing of the Philadelphia tradition, the Dad Vail Regatta. This epic rowing event is the largest in the country and Philly welcomes over 3,500 athletes from over 100 teams across North America from May 9-10.
Witness the spectacle as crowds of over 10,000 watch two days of exciting racing. Make sure to come prepared, though -- during the regatta Kelly Drive is closed, so you’ll have to park the Benz the Art Museum or Boathouse Row and take the shuttle bus to the grandstands.

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Philadelphia

Looking for something to do in the Philadelphia area this spring? Spring and summer make Philadelphia come alive so make sure to check out some of these local events.

Ninth Street Italian Market Festival

Visit America’s oldest continuously operating open air market on the weekend it truly comes to life. Bring your appetite and take in the multitude of sensory delight as 9th Street is closed off for the entire weekend and you can dine alfresco to take in the sights and sounds. See stands offering fresh peppers and sausage, snack on roast pork sandwiches, famous mango roses, endless pastries and more.
If you’re in the mood for a walk, stroll down blocks of marketplace where merchants offer snacks made especially for the festival, musicians make their rounds and the area’s top chefs give live cooking demonstrations to show off the best they’ve got.

Brandywine River Blues Festival

Looking for something to do on Memorial Day weekend? Consider heading down to the gorgeous Brandywine Valley for their annual festival celebrating great music and great wine. You can bring your own picnic or eat at Chester County’s Chaddsford Winery.

There are two live blues bands playing each day, and admission to the festival gets you two concerts, wine tasting, and a souvenir wine glass. Take a tour of the wine making and barrel aging cellars or just sit back and have a picnic at this lively festival. Keep in mind, kids aren’t recommended at the River Blues Festival, and pets aren’t allowed.

Frida Kahlo Exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

In its only East coast stop, the Frida Kahlo exhibit is at the Philadelphia Museum of Art until May 18th. The exhibit, put together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kahlo’s birth, features over 40 of her works in the first major exhibit of its kind in the US in over 15 years.

Drink in the beauty of this iconic Mexican artist’s take on love, Mexican life, and family. Kahlo was known for her small and personal Surrealist paintings that burst with color, symbolism, and raw passion.

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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!

Everybody knows that Philadelphia played a pivotal role in this nation’s freedom. Battles were fought in Philadelphia and many of the meetings that led to our current system of government were held in these hallowed buildings. You can even walk some of the same streets and visit some of the same Philadelphia haunts that American greats like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin frequented. But did you know Philadelphia has been the birthplace of many other inventions and ideas? Following are just a few of the more important innovations that started in this historic city.

Public Library

You can find one of these in almost every city in the nation. But the idea of the modern American public library system as we know it originated in Philadelphia. Although other cities claim this distinction, the Library Company of Philadelphia was formed by Benjamin Franklin in 1731. This was the beginning of the subscription library – an idea that allowed people to buy shares of the facility. They then used the money raised to buy more books and each shareholder could borrow those books in much the same way we do today.

Medical School

Many consider the Academy and College of Philadelphia the first medical school in the United States. Benjamin Franklin founded the facility in 1749, nearly three decades before the nation was officially formed. He also became its president and opened the academy two years later. The first commencement had seven male graduates. A few years later in 1765, two more prominent doctors founded the Medical School of the College of Philadelphia as well.

Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo was the first zoo in the nation. Although it was slated to open in 1859, the American Civil War postponed its opening for 25 years in 1874. The Philadelphia Zoo includes more than 40 acres and 1,300 animals, including common animals, endangered species and rare breeds. Families still frequent the Philadelphia Zoo to see the animals, take a balloon ride or enjoy one of the many other activities that it has to offer.

Children’s Hospital

Philadelphia is home to one of the oldest children’s hospital – not only in the United States, but in the entire world. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, or CHOP for short, is also consistently ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report. In 2007, it even received the distinction of the #1 children’s hospital. Currently, the Philadelphia children’s hospital has more than 400 beds and admits at least 15,000 children every year. Over 600,000 are treated in the emergency room and through outpatient departments.

Stock Exchange

You might think the New York Stock Exchange is the oldest in the nation, but the Philadelphia Stock Exchange predates it. The PHLX was created in 1790 and the and has merged with some of the nation’s more prominent stock exchanges through the years, including the Washington Stock Exchange, the Baltimore Stock Exchange and more recently, the Pittsburgh Stock Exchange.

The residents of Philadelphia have many things to be proud of. It’s a beautiful town steeped in historical significance. The city has also been a birthplace for some of the most important things in our nation today. One more thing to be proud of is our local Philadelphia Mercedes-Benz dealer showrooms in three convenient area locations – West Chester, Fort Washington and Wilmington. If you’ve never owned a Mercedes Benz, stop in and create a “first” of your own.

The holidays are finally over and you’ve made it through them without permanently losing your sanity. You spent months preparing and thinking and shopping for your loved ones and it was all over in a matter of a couple days. Now you probably have all this extra time on your hands and feeling blue because there’s nothing to look forward to for another year. This is a common feeling that millions of people deal with every January and February. But you can chase those blues away by doing a few simple things. Consider these tips to keep your holiday spirit alive until next year (or at least until life gets back to normal).

Keep the Halls Decked with Boughs of Holly

Instead of taking your Christmas decorations down right away, leave some of them up for a few weeks. Many people keep their lights up through January and some even leave their tree up. You can even think about leaving your tree up all year-round and decorating it for different holidays. After a few weeks, you’ll likely grow tired of them and want to rip them all down anyways.

Look to the Ghost of Christmas Future

Keep in mind the fun you had this past Christmas and think of how you can make next year even better. Think of some new traditions or start saving right now to reduce the financial stress next season. Start looking up new recipes to try next year. If you start now, you have plenty of time to practice making them (and tasting them, of course) before next year rolls around.

Make a List and Check it Twice

Write down everybody you spent time with this past Christmas and write them letters. Mention how much you enjoyed spending time with them and how you look forward to doing it again next year. If these people gave you gifts, thank them for it in the letter. Carry on the holiday spirit by promising to keep in touch (and actually do it) instead of only spending time together once a year.

Wait to See what Develops

If you still take pictures with actual film instead of a digital camera, save those undeveloped rolls for a couple weeks. When you’re feeling down, take them to a place that can develop them in an hour. The anticipation of seeing your pictures gives you a renewed sense of excitement and anticipation that you felt before the holidays were over.

Keep on a Wassling

Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean you need to stow away those beloved Christmas carols. Putting some Christmas songs in your normal mix of music can help you keep the spirit alive throughout the year. If people look at you weird when you’re singing along to “White Christmas” in August, just remember to keep that smile on your face and remember the good memories that it conjures up.

Think of the Sales

The Christmas season is the best time for sales everywhere. Your local department stores have great sales, but car dealers do, too. The Annual Philadelphia area Mercedes-Benz Winter Sales Event starts before Christmas and runs through the first of the year. Who can be depressed when they’re thinking about sitting behind the wheel of a brand new luxury vehicle?

If you take these steps and your post-holiday depression still persists, see your family doctor or a qualified therapist. There could be something more serious that requires professional treatment.