#The Lowdown
What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than in the place with it's strongest ties? In 1908 -- three years after her mother's death --Philadelphian resident Anna Jarvis founded the annual holiday that celebrates motherhood. Since then, Philly's restaurants and cultural institutions have embraced Mother's Day as a time to celebrate the most special women in your life.
Click through to check out some of our top picks for things to do in Philadelphia on this special day, and don't forget to check out our guide showing you the best way to spend a weekend in the city of brotherly love!