Destination
Philadelphia, United States
Philadelphia blends the birthplace of American independence with a serious food scene, major museums and a walkable centre.
Trips to Philadelphia from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- January: Mummers Parade on New Year's Day
- June, July: Wawa Welcome America festival around July 4
January, February: Cold and grey
Where to stay in Philadelphia
- Old City: Steps from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
- Rittenhouse Square: Elegant hotels, restaurants and shopping around the park.
- Center City / Avenue of the Arts: Theatres and City Hall in the middle of everything.
- Fishtown: Breweries, music venues and the newest restaurants.
What to do in Philadelphia
- See the Liberty Bell and tour Independence Hall
- Run the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Eat a cheesesteak at Pat's, Geno's or John's Roast Pork
- Graze through Reading Terminal Market
- Explore the Barnes Foundation's Impressionist collection
- Tour the cells of Eastern State Penitentiary
Good to know
| Airports | Philadelphia International (PHL) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Kind of trip | city, history, food, culture |
Questions about Philadelphia
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
April, May, June, September and October. January, February: Cold and grey
Do US citizens need a passport for Philadelphia?
No. Philadelphia is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
How expensive is Philadelphia on the ground?
Philadelphia is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.