While many people hit the beach or pool for Memorial Day weekend, I took a different approach. I explored Philadelphia! It was a gorgeous weekend and the city was not busy at all. It’s a good thing that I walked many miles this weekend while sightseeing, because I certainly ate my share of calories in some of Philadelphia’s delicious restaurants. My favorites were Fork, Amada, and Parc.
A beautiful spot in the city is Rittenhouse Square. Parc restaurant’s outdoor seating is a perfect spot for people watching in Rittenhouse Square and the food is delicious. I loved the cranberry nut bread. Philadelphia has so many green park areas in the city. These flowers are gorgeous, don’t you think?

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a gorgeous building situated on top of a hill. Of course, I had to stand on the Rocky Steps that Sylvester Stallone ran up in the movie Rocky, too.

My favorite sites in the city were the historic sites. It’s such a thrill to see Independence Hall, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom and is a must-see on any trip to Philadelphia. An off the beaten path experience that I really enjoyed was a ghost tour. Although I had to wonder if our guide was pulling the ghost stories out of a hat during our tour, it was amusing and offered a unique view on the historic sites.

Of course, I couldn’t go to Philadelphia without a side trip to the Mother Ship, aka Lilly Pulitzer corporate store. Although I shop from the Ardmore store by phone quite frequently, I had not shopped there in person. Maryland Pink and Green reader Natasha was working on Sunday, and she and the other Lilly peeps at Ardmore were so sweet and helpful. I left the store with a gorgeous new find, the Beverly shirt in Bright Navy Hot Fun and a little tank top to wear under the shirt.

What was the highlight of your Memorial Day weekend?
xoxo

A beautiful spot in the city is Rittenhouse Square. Parc restaurant’s outdoor seating is a perfect spot for people watching in Rittenhouse Square and the food is delicious. I loved the cranberry nut bread. Philadelphia has so many green park areas in the city. These flowers are gorgeous, don’t you think?
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a gorgeous building situated on top of a hill. Of course, I had to stand on the Rocky Steps that Sylvester Stallone ran up in the movie Rocky, too.
My favorite sites in the city were the historic sites. It’s such a thrill to see Independence Hall, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom and is a must-see on any trip to Philadelphia. An off the beaten path experience that I really enjoyed was a ghost tour. Although I had to wonder if our guide was pulling the ghost stories out of a hat during our tour, it was amusing and offered a unique view on the historic sites.
Of course, I couldn’t go to Philadelphia without a side trip to the Mother Ship, aka Lilly Pulitzer corporate store. Although I shop from the Ardmore store by phone quite frequently, I had not shopped there in person. Maryland Pink and Green reader Natasha was working on Sunday, and she and the other Lilly peeps at Ardmore were so sweet and helpful. I left the store with a gorgeous new find, the Beverly shirt in Bright Navy Hot Fun and a little tank top to wear under the shirt.

What was the highlight of your Memorial Day weekend?
xoxo
