Color Philadelphia for the Four Seasons

Color Philadelphia

Presented By Four Seasons

Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

Embark on a journey above the clouds to discover the modern lifestyle of Philadelphia’s first and only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel. Feel the tranquility of healing crystals from the moment you arrive at the Five-Star Spa and immerse yourself in rejuvenating treatments as you float above the city in 57th-floor infinity-edge pool. Savor unparalleled fine-dining by Michelinstarred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and inventive flavors by local James Beard Award-winner Chef Greg Vernick. Allow our team to curate your stay with the spirit of Brotherly Love.

Philadelphia - where people can Explore their History

Chock full of history, Philadelphia is home to many of America's most important centers of historical knowledge. Philadelphia's historical institutions give amazing perspectives on what American life and culture was like in the colonial era. Philadelphia also serves as the birthplace of the United States as we know it today, as both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were signed right here in this Cradle of Liberty. Beautiful. Extraordinary. Outstanding. Experience the present-day beauty of the city as you stroll along the cobblestone streets of Elfreth's Alley; immerse yourself in history at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell; uncover your greatest desires at LOVE Park; explore our world class museums; catch a ballgame at Citizens Bank Park; and take a stroll in Fairmont Park with beautiful views of the Schuylkill River and Boathouse Row.

We hope that your stay at Four Seasons Philadelphia will be an unforgettable experience

1. - Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

Crowning the 1,121-foot, 60-story Comcast Technology Center, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center towers above the rest as North America’s highest hotel. Occupying the top 12 floors of Philadelphia’s tallest building, the property opens up to stellar views of the City of Brotherly Love’s most iconic landmarks.

Architect Norman Foster and artistic director Jeff Leatham designed a space that is both modern and sleek while remaining warm and comfortable. They softened this urban hotel by subtly bringing the outside in with stunning florals and the strategic use of windows and mirrors that reflect back the blue sky and invite sunlight to flow naturally through the space. Plus, there’s an incredible infinity pool that “spills” out into the clouds.

2. - Sky Lobby on the 60th Floor

Step into a glass and steel elevator and soar silently up 984 feet with views from Logan Circle and beyond all the way to the Delaware River. When you reach the hotel’s dazzling 60th floor lobby, the sense of arrival is sharpened by polished black marble floors theatrically reflected in the soaring ceiling mirrors, which were set at calculated angles to capture the best possible views of the skyline.

3. - Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell is one of America’s greatest symbols of liberty. Created in 1751 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s first constitution, this bell summoned citizens in 1776 to hear the Declaration of Independence’s first public reading. In the early 1800s, abolitionists adopted the Bell as an anti-slavery symbol. The Bell obtained its sovereign name with Liberty Bell from George Lippard's 1847 story Ring, Grandfather, Ring. The Bell traveled across America in the late 1800s to help the nation recover from the Civil War and remind Americans of when they fought for independence. Now a global symbol, the bell's message of liberty is still relevant today.

Photo by William Zhang

4. Independence Hall

Risking their lives, fortune, and honor, 56 men gathered at the Pennsylvania State House in 1776 and defied the King of England. In 1787, representatives from 12 states gathered to shape the U.S. Constitution and create one unified nation. Today, Independence Hall is an UNESCO World Heritage Site that is part of the U.S. National Park Service and an Independence National Historical Park. George Washington’s “rising sun” chair dominates the Assembly Room, which is arranged as it was during the Constitutional Convention. In the West Wing, the inkstand used to sign the Declaration of Independence and an original draft of the Constitution is displayed.

Photo by Carol M. Highsmith

5. LOVE Park

The City of Brotherly Love’s best-known landmark is LOVE itself – the Robert Indiana sculpture in JFK Plaza, northwest of City Hall. First produced as a painting in 1964, Indiana lent the city a large aluminum sculpture of his “love” image as part of the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976. Though Indiana had the LOVE sculpture moved to New York in 1978, its disappearance sparked a local media uproar. Thus, F. Eugene Dixon bought it for $35,000, donated it back to the City of Brotherly Love, and had them reinstall it in the Plaza, now lovingly referred to as LOVE Park. In 2018, LOVE returned to the renovated JFK plaza with a red, green, and purple color scheme. An iconic image synonymous with Philadelphia, the piece is almost as prevalent as the concept of love itself.

Photo by Marco Rubino

6. Philadelphia City Hall

Philadelphia City Hall has stood as an architectural wonder in the city's center since 1901. Built by John McArthur Jr. and Thomas Walter, the 548-foot tower is the world’s tallest masonry structure without a steel frame, as well as the United States’ largest municipal building with over 14 acres of floor space. City Hall is an architectural treasure inside and out, as its lavish rooms complement its sculpturecovered exterior that is topped off by Alexander Milne Calder’s 37-foot statue of William Penn. Designed in the French Second Empire style, City Hall was derided for decades due to its archaic aesthetic. But over time, Philadelphians came to appreciate this historic beauty.

Photo by R Hood Photography

7. Elfreth's Alley

Nestled between Second Street and the Delaware River, Elfreth's Alley is made up of Federal and Georgian homes that stand as reminders of Philadelphia’s early days. Opened as a cart path in 1706, the Alley was saved from certain destruction thank to Dolly Ottey's dedication to preserve it as a colonial street. Today, Elfreth’s Alley is both a great example of early American structures built from 1720 to 1830 and a thriving residential community that is home to artists, artisans, educators, entrepreneurs, and everything in-between.

Photo by Kjetli Ree

8. Citizens Bank Park

Home to the Philadelphia Phillies since 2004, Citizens Bank Park boasts a beautiful view of the Philadelphia skyline. Named after Phillies’ great Richie Ashburn, the Ashburn Alley features a Memory Lane of Phillies lore, along with batting and throwing games. Honored by Food Network with the title of Best Ballpark Eats, Citizens Bank Park has a huge bounty of food to eat. One of the nation’s most kid-friendly ballparks, Citizens Bank Park also contains the Phanatic Fun Zone, where youngsters can enjoy the Major Leagues’ largest play area for kids. But that’s just the start, as kids can build their own Phanatic, rock climb, and enjoy dollar dogs and soft drinks all game long.

Photo by Chris6d

9. Philadelphia Museum of Art

With its world-renowned collection, the Philadelphia Museum of Art brings the beauty and power of the arts to life. Founded in 1876 at the Centennial Exhibition's Memorial Hall, the Museum opened its landmark building on Fairmount in 1928. Its highlights include the world’s largest collection of Marcel Duchamp’s works, the United States’ finest collection of Auguste Rodin’s sculptures, Impressionist paintings, and architectural ensembles from around the world. The museum’s exterior elements are also a beloved attraction, specifically the Rocky Statue and the “Rocky Steps”. Created by A. Thomas Schomberg in 1980 for Rocky III, the Rocky Statue celebrates the City of Brotherly Love’s favorite celluloid son Rocky Balboa. Since 2006, the statue has been located at the bottom of the stairs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s east entrance – which was where Rocky made his famous trek up the 72 steps in the first Rocky movie.

Photo by Samuel Burges Photography

Some animals roam above you in see-through mesh trails.

10. Philadelphia Zoo

Opened in 1874 as the United States' first zoo, Philadelphia Zoo is one of the world’s most renowned zoos. The Zoo educates visitors about conservation via the Zoo360 exploration trail system and the KidZooU children’s zoo and education center. Zoo360 delivers unparalleled animal interaction by giving animals greater freedom of movement while also providing guests with direct access to see the animals. The KidZooU Children’s Zoo & Education Center has conservation stations, programs, and exhibits that shows visitors how saving energy and recycling can help save wildlife. A visit is not complete without seeing exhibits like KeyBank Big Cat Falls, Bear Country, Penn's Woodland Trail, PECO Primate Reserve, and McNeil Avian Center.

11. Boathouse Row

- Lining the Schuylkill River west of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, historic 19thcentury boathouses outline one of the city’s loveliest views, Boathouse Row. From a single rower on a river in the morning to colorful races, rowers of all ages and skill levels flock to the Schuylkill River and Boathouse Row to practice, compete, learn, and explore rowing.

Boathouse Row features a series of historic structures, starting with Fairmount Park’s recreation center, Lloyd Hall, and rowing clubs claiming the next 10 buildings all the way to the Sedgely Club. Each club is a member of the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, America’s oldest amateur athletic governing body.

Historical Landmarks and City Attractions

1. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia towers above the rest as North America’s highest hotel.

2. Four Seasons Sky Lobby

Enjoy stellar views of Philadelphia’s most iconic landmarks from our 60th floor lobby.

3. Liberty Bell

6. Philadelphia City Hall

Look up to see the Statue of William Penn. Go up to the top to see the Philadelphia skyline.

7. Elfreth's Alley

Walk down the cobblestone streets and enjoy the colonial scenery.

8. Citizens Bank Park

Catch a ballgame and be amazed at the Philly cityscape.

9. Philadelphia Museum of Art

Take a picture of the Rocky statue. Once you are done, try to run up the 72 stairs as fast as you can.

10. Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered.

11. Boathouse Row

Row down and check out these beautiful houses.

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Book design by Jake Rose. Illustrations by Joni McKown

Jake Rose - Author

Color Our Town coloring books illustrate the beauty and diversity of America’s cities. For the Four Seasons Philadelphia, Jake collaborated with the talented Joni McKown to create this beautiful coloring guidebook, celebrating Philadelphia's locales, museums, historical sites, and the magnificent Four Seasons Philadelphia.

Please use Color Philadelphia as your guide through this wonderful city. As you color these pages, may this book become a keepsake of your visit.

Visit Jake at ColorOurTown.com and on Instagram and Facebook @colorourtown.

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Joni McKown - Illustrator

Joni loves to create art at any given opportunity. She enjoys traveling worldwide and visiting museums, landmarks, shops, and parks during her adventures. Joni’s media include ink and pencil drawings and watercolor and acrylic paintings. She visits the beautiful state of Pennsylvania often - a short trip away from New York City where she resides with her husband Scott, kids Brody and Libby, and Maltese dog Daisy. Joni felt the rich history of Philadelphia come alive with every pen stroke while helping Color Our Town create this book for Four Seasons Philadelphia.

Please visit Joni on Instagram at @joni.mckown.art and at her website jonimckown.com.