“One of the things that makes the art and culture scene in Philadelphia so wonderful is the variety,” says Irene Baker, author of 100 Things to Do in Philadelphia and Unique Eats & Eateries of Philadelphia. Walk down the Midtown Village neighbourhood to view the street art in Gaybourhood, Philly’s iconic queer community area that is hands-down the merriest part of the city, or see the 3,000 sqft Sanctuary City, Sanctuary Neighbourhood mural that acknowledges immigrants. These highlight the city’s reverence for inclusivity.
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