Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founding history, museums, and lively neighborhoods.

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Inspiration

Why go there

  • Founding history
  • Top-tier museums
  • Distinct neighborhoods

Timing

Best time to visit

April–June, Sept–Oct for pleasant temps.

Eat & Drink

Good local food places

  • Pat’s/Genos (cheesesteak)
  • Reading Terminal Market
  • Zahav

Must-See

Popular places

  • Independence Hall
  • Liberty Bell
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art

Activities

Things to do

  • Run the ‘Rocky Steps’
  • Rittenhouse Square
  • Spruce Street Harbor Park

Quiet Corners

Off-path places to see / Hidden gems

  • Magic Gardens mosaic museum
  • Elfreth’s Alley

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