Meet, Plan, Play at Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport

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meet, plan, play  at Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport

The 99 days of summer are upon us; however that doesn't mean you have to stop working. Meeting planning and Group planning go on and on. But at Embassy Suites Philadelphia-Airport you can do both - Plan now and Play later. Take advantage of our Meet, Plan, Play special and Plan now before you have no time to Play later! Book your next Group at Embassy Suites Philadelphia-Airport by September 30, 2013* with a minimum of $10,000 in room revenue and choose where you want to "Play" for 2 nights from among these Full Service Hilton Hotels .

MEET, PLAN, PLAY includes: $500 Airline Voucher $150 American Express  Gift Card Triple HHonor Event Planner Points And for your smaller meetings, you still get to Play:  Groups that total $7,500, you win a Retina Display iPad Groups that total $5,000, you win an iPad Mini Groups that total $3,500, you win an iPad Touch  *Qualifying Group Terms and Conditions Group contract must be signed by September 30, 2013 and must be consumed by March 31, 2014 to qualify for offer. Offer must be referenced at start of negotiation process. Minimum of $10,000 in room revenue to qualify for 2 night trip, airline voucher and Gift Card. Not valid with any room blocks, meetings currently booked or under negotiation or that have occurred. Offers subject to availability of guest rooms and meeting facilities at time of booking.

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Embassy Suites Philadelphia - Airport 9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 Tel: 1-215-365-4500

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The Secret Garden of Philadelphia - Bartram's Garden

Bartram's Garden

from bartramsgarden.org

History
If it's truly a Philadelphia Institution -it must have a long history and Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia fits the bill perfectly.
John Bartram (1699-1777) was a third-generation Pennsylvania Quaker, born in nearby Darby, Pennsylvania.  Bartram had a  curiosity and reverence for nature, as well as a passion for scientific inquiry.  Bartram purchased 102 acres from Swedish settlers in 1728, and systematically began gathering the most varied collection of North American plants in the world.  As a result, he was the first Botanist in this country.

His garden became a source of inquiry and pleasure for luminaries like Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.  Bartram's Garden was the first botanical garden and nursery in the United States.  His seed and plant business thrived, with lists appearing as early as the 1750’s in London publications.  In 1783, Bartram published the first ever nursery catalog in the United States.  His international plant trade and nursery business survived him and thrived under the care of three generations of Bartrams.

Today

The property consists of Bartram's historic home, a central garden area and a series of woodland paths, some of which border the nearby Schuylkill river. There are numerous unusual and old trees on the property. When in the garden, you lose all trace of the city of Philadelphia around you. Quiet and scenic a true Oasis in the middle of the Eastwick section of Philadelphia.

Trail

Completed in the summer of 2012, the mile-long trail at Bartram’s Garden connects visitors to the Schuylkill riverfront.  The Bartram Trail is a new tranquil thruway  for bicycles, strollers, and nature lovers.

Bartram's Garden Trail

To plan your visit, visit here for a bike map.

For a list of Bartram Garden Events click here

Planning is underway for the Bartram’s Mile trail, an initiative with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Penn Praxis, which will connect Bartram’s Garden to center city via the Gray’s Ferry Crescent by 2015.

  

Where to Stay?

If your visiting the Eastwick Section of Philadelphia (better known as Philadelphia Airport Area) the Embassy Suites Philadelphia offers all Bartram Garden Visitors:

• Free cooked to order breakfast
• Complimentary drinks and snacks at the Evening Reception
• Two Room Suite
• Shuttle in 3 mile radius and to nearby public transportation
• Free Internet Access
• Indoor Pool
• Fitness Center

Click Here to choose the Overnight Special perfect for your Bartram Garden Experience

Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport

9000 Bartram Avenue

Philadelphia, PA  19153