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From the archives: October 16, 2007
This autumn, make the most of falling leaves and pleasant temps with a stop at one of these accessible urban oases.
On this page:Where to Watch the Season Change, Where to Eat.
Where to Watch the Season Change
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Kelly Drive
Read ReviewsFairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (map)
Run along the river, amid the falling leaves and Jacques Lipchitz sculptures, in this most scenic stretch of Philly roadways.
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Rittenhouse Hotel
Read Reviews210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Stroll alongside this classic Philadelphia scene after a leisurely dinner at the nearby Water Works.
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New Hope Winery
Write a review6123 Lower York Rd, New Hope, PA 18938 (map)
Head to these bucolic but eclectic environs and indulge in the season's harvest at this perfect place for day tripping.
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Valley Green
Read ReviewsValley Green Rd & Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA 19118 (map)
Experience fall outdoors on these hilly Victorian trails and bridle paths carved into Fairmount Park.
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Rittenhouse Square
Read Reviews1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
The city's most vibrant outdoor escape hosts high-steppers, punks, nannies, office dwellers -- all digging the same autumn scene.
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Washington Sq. Park
Read Reviews600 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)
Once a potter's field, it now holds court to the Tomb of the Unknown Solider and eastside office dwellers and landowners alike.
Where to Eat
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Rouge
Read Reviews205 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Red, orange, yellow or green -- watch autumn leaves fall in the Square across the street from this rather Parisian perch.
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Valley Green Inn
Read ReviewsValley Green Rd at Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (map)
This picturesque 150-year-old inn in the middle of the park is the perfect place to make time stand still.
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