Philadelphia

Founded by William Penn in 1682, Philadelphia is a culturally-rich, economically-diverse city with plenty to offer both business charter travelers and those taking a private charter for personal reasons. Originally a manufacturing and agricultural economy, Philadelphia has turned to the service and information sectors in recent years, with finance leading the way in service-related business. As a leader in major sports, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offers much both economically and in entertainment for media concerns; Philly has, of course, the Phillies, 76ers, and Eagles, but the city even boasts major league teams in soccer, hockey, and lacrosse. Finally, this is the location to several Fortune 500 companies, including Comcast, SIGNA, and GlaxoSmithKline. In addition, the U.S. Mint is located in Philadelphia along with many major law schools and medical research facilities. For those traveling to Philadelphia for fun, the city offers naturally the major sporting events aforementioned, over 200 historic sites, museums, and parks dot the city. In addition, numerous outstanding golf courses, luxury spas, and high-end shopping centers can be found in Philly. Some of the must-sees, however, include the Arden Theater Company, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Independence National Historic Park.