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Area 367 Square Kilometers
Population 1.55 Million
Winter Temperature -12C
Summer Temperature 32C
Best Time To Visit The best time to visit Philadelphia is from March to May, when the city thaws from the cold winter and moderate room rates can be found at the hotels. Fall and winter are the coldest and cheapest seasons to visit the City of Brotherly Love.
You can take a plane from any part of the nation or outside to Philadelphiaâs International Airport.
You can also reach Philly by bus. It is served by the Peter Pan, Trailways, Greyhound and Bieber bus routes. These connect Philly to cities throughout the U.S. A Bus service known as the Chinatown Bus are inexpensive options for anyone who wants to get to Philly from Washington Dc or New Work City. The buses might be a bargain when compared to corporate competitors, they are not known to be very safe and anyone travelling with family and lacking the heart of an adventurer might wish to avoid it.
The largest cities of the nation have trains running from them to Philadelphia. It's very possible to get from NYC to Philadelphia via commuter rail. One can take the New Jersey transit from the Penn station and get down at Trenton. T Trenton, one needs to transfer to the R7 regional rail of Septa. While this is an inexpensive option, the journey takes more time than what it would take to reach Philly using other modes of travel.
Independence National Historical Park is quite possibly America's most historic square mile. Famous sites such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Congress Hall, along with many other important attractions line the cobbled streets of this old area.
The liberty bell has long been a symbol of freedom and independence in the United States. It went on tour around the country in the late 19th C in an effort to inspire a sense of freedom and conquer divisions left by the Civil War. The bell completed its journey in Philadelphia in 1915, where it has remained.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art contains one of the United States' largest collections of art. It is housed in a neoclassical building fronted by a broad set of stairs which became famous after they were used the classic American "Rocky" films.
The Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 with the aim of rehabilitating criminals through solitary confinement. At the time of its opening, it was considered the world's most expensive and high-tech prison. Willie Sutton and Al Capone were some of the prison's notable "guests". It closed in 1971. Today it is open to the public as a museum with tours of the facility showing some sections which remain much the same as they were during its operational years.
With more than 100 works by famous French sculptor, Auguste Rodin, this museum contains one of the most extensive collections of his work outside of France. On display are bronze casts of some of his most famous masterpieces.
This Fine Arts Museum features a strong collection of American Art from the 18th, 19th, and 20th Centuries, including works by early American artists right through to Andy Warhol. The academy is also known for being the oldest of its kind in the United States.
Clothing Store · Bella Vista
Address: 820 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, U
Shopping Mall · Center City
Dome-topped retail complex in the business district with a mix of shops, services & a food court.
Address: 1625 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Electronics Store · South Philadelphia
Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.
Address: 2300 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Eye Care Center · Center City
Located in: Philadelphia Building
Address: Philadelphia Building, 1315 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Chocolate Shop · Center City
Charming, landmark shop with hand-molded & filled chocolates, plus other goodies & an espresso bar.
Address: 34 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City
Omakase & other Japanese creations emerge from an Iron Chef in a sleek, color-changing setting.
Address: 723 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Italian Restaurant · Center City
Beer or wine can be paired with a gourmet prix fixe dinner in an intimate townhouse setting.
Address: 1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
New American Restaurant · Passyunk Square
New American cooking comes with homemade bread & desserts plus wine & cocktails at this tiny spot.
Address: 1537 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
Indian Restaurant · Center City
Modern & traditional Indian fare plus a tasting menu, vegetarian eats & brunch served in sleek digs.
Address: 205 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA