Hi, my name is…

Mimi

I’m from…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My hometown is known for…

Being the birthplace of America. The Declaration of Independence was signed there on July 4, 1776. It’s also where the American Constitution was written.

My favorite thing about my hometown is…

The sports teams! Philadelphians are famous for being passionate sports fans, whether cheering for the Eagles (football), Flyers (ice hockey), Phillies (baseball), or 76ers (basketball). Don’t make the mistake of wearing any New York Giants or Mets gear on game day—Philly fans will be sure to let you know what they think of your team.

If you came to visit me, I’d take you…

Shopping at the King of Prussia Mall, the second largest mall in the US located half an hour outside of the city. And then on to Hershey, Pennsylvania, the headquarters of the Hershey company and Hershey Park, the “sweetest place on earth.” I used to go every summer growing up. The town’s streetlamps are in the shape of Hershey’s Kisses and after a day of rollercoasters, you either relax at the spa or take a free tour of the Hershey facilitywhere you get a special Hershey’s treat at the end.

Things you have to try before you leave…

A Philly cheesesteak for lunch and a water ice for dessert. True Philadelphians know to order a cheesesteak with Cheez Wiz and call it “wooder” ice.

For more information about visiting Pennsylvania, check out Discover America.