Philadelphia, PA, USA

Philadelphia travel at your fingertips

Philadelphia also known as ‘City of Brotherly Love’ is the home of the North American style of democracy.

The first thing visitors notice in Philadelphia is that it is a pedestrian friendly city. The majority of the places are within a mile of the City Hall, on pleasant, tree-lined streets with a rich mix of architecture boasting different styles from Colonial to Victorian to Bauhaus, sometimes within the same block.

Attractions

A good place to start sightseeing in Philadelphia is Independence National Historic Park. Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were adopted is to be found here.

On the other side of the garde is the Liberty Bell Pavilion, designed for the bicentennial and open every day of the year.

Catch a glimpse of Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia at Franklin Court which is to be found between 3rd, 4th, Chestnut and Market streets.

Situated on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway is the Franklin Institute Science Museum and Futures Center. This museum displays a futuristic aspect to the historic centre of the city. Also worth a visit is the Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum on 7th.

Entertainment

Eating out in Philadelphia will not be that difficult as the city is a perfect place for some sophisticated dining. There are numerous restaurants and eateries scattered all over the city offering an unending choice of foods. Fast food and beverages are available at budget prices at one of the hundreds of street stands spread throughout the city.

Hotels in Philadelphia

Like in other important American cities, there’s a wide range of hotels in Philadelphia. Hotels are to be found in the centre of the city but also in the surrounding area. Staying in a Philadelphia hotel gives you the best opportunity to explore this ‘walking town’.

Hotels in Philadelphia can be booked on-line. Booking your hotel on-line is easy and safe. Rates for Philadelphia hotels are less expensive when you make your reservation on-line.

Out and about – car hire in Philadelphia

The surrounding area of Philadelphia offers excellent trips by hiring a car from Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Dutch Country is a 90-minute drive west of Philadelphia and easy accessible by hire car. The well known car hire companies do all serve the city.

The Valley Forge National Historic Park, 32km northwest of downtown Philadelphia, is one of the US’s most famous historical sites and another worthwhile attraction that can be reached by a Philadelphia hire car. Hiring a car can be done on-line. It is advisable to pre-book car hire on-line as it will be cheaper. Renting a car is the most practical way to explore the attractions in the Philadelphia area.