Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and is known as the city of Brotherly Love and PhillyPhiladelphia has many national historical sites related to the founding of America, such as the Independence National Historical Park, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and the First and Second Banks of the United States. Travelers can also the first zoo and hospital in the United States here. Philadelphia also has many science museums, such as the Franklin Institute, the Academy of Natural Sciences, and the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Philadelphia has many places dedicated to the arts, such as the Rodin Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.They also have annual events such as the New Year’s Day Mummers Parade and various other parades and film festivals.As with many other cities, Philadelphia is known for its food too, mainly their hoagie, soft pretzels, water ice, and is the home of the cheese steak.

Lodging

If you’re in Philadelphia to catch a sports event, you might want to stay at the Holiday Inn Philadelphia Stadium.For travelers that are history buffs, stay near the historic district at the Holiday Inn Historic District Philadelphia or the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing.The Sofitel Philadelphia is also a great place to stay; it is the former Philadelphia Stock Exchange that has been renovated.For travelers looking for cheap hotels, try Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia, Holiday Inn Philadelphia City Line, and the DoubleTree Hotel Philadelphia.

Travel

The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the only airport serving the Philadelphia metropolitan region.There are over 30 airlines serving Philadelphia International with over 700 daily flights to over 100 different cities.There are also 52 daily nonstop flights to 31 international destinations.With all of these flights and destination choices passengers can find a cheap flight from anywhere in the world.

Ariports in Philadelphia

• Philadelphia International
• Mustin Alf
• N Philadelphia Rail St
• North Philadelphia
• SPB
• Trenton Rail STN