In the modern metropolis of Philadelphia, education and science meet innovative creativity and fresh energy. History was made here. Even today, the spirit of independence is reflected in the city and region.
Stroll through the streets of the lively metropolis and experience the fascinating mix of history and present. Explore downtown on foot, discovering a variety of parks, shops, restaurants, art exhibits, and museums along the way. Travelers will find the most popular shopping spots on Chestnut Street and Walnut Street. In Pennsylvania , clothing and shoes are also tax-free, which makes shopping very cheap.
The perfect plan for a Philadelphia getaway
The metropolis on the east coast of the USA combines exciting history and creative modernity like no other metropolis. The “City of Love” is located between Washington D.C. and New York City and is an ideal starting point for numerous adventures.
Philadelphia is the birthplace of the United States, with more historical sites than any other major city in the United States. At the same time, Philadelphia convinces with an impressive artistic atmosphere, beautiful parks and great restaurants.
Experience Philadelphia’s diversity
Compared to Philadelphia, located east of Pennsylvania, no other American city has such a close relationship to the country’s history and origins. Philadelphians jokingly call the Independent National Historical Park “the most historic square mile in the United States.” It was here that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. To this day, travelers can visit the famous Liberty Bell. All of the historic sites are located in the center of Philadelphia.
The convenient connection also speaks for a visit to the “Brotherly City of Love”. By rental car, bus or train, you can reach major cities such as Boston, New York or Washington D.C. in no time. Traveling by train is highly recommended — travelers can drive to Washington D.C. or New York in less than two hours, and they’ll be in Boston in about six hours by car. In addition, the local bus companies have a well-developed network and travel cheaply through the country.
Philadelphia today presents itself as a lovable, modern metropolis with classic skyscrapers, spacious shopping malls and upscale boutiques, world-class museums and galleries, many bars and exclusive restaurants. Countless green spaces and parks invite you to relax. It is not without reason that “Philly” also bears the title of “the greenest city in the USA”.
What attractions does Philadelphia offer?
The Independent National Historical Park and the Liberty Bell
Short excursions will take you to the most important historical monuments and attractions in the United States, such as the Liberty Bell or Independence Hall. The Independent Visitors Center offers free tickets to the Liberty Bell Center and also to Independence Hall.
The Museum of Art
The museum is one of the most important cultural institutions in the United States. Renowned collections, first-class special exhibitions and interesting shows speak for a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Franklin Institute Science Museum
The main attractions of the exhibition include a giant human heart model, a gigantic IMAX screen and a working 350-ton locomotive.
The Reading Terminal Market
At this active and historic weekly market, more than 80 vendors offer goods. Visitors can taste vegetables, fruits and numerous other products from the farms in the area.
The Elfreth ́s Alley
Cobblestone streets and colonial buildings give America’s oldest passage real colonial charm.
The Rodin Museum
Opened in 1929, the museum houses one of Rodin’s greatest works outside of Paris, including the famous sculptural artist (“The Thinker”).
National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center is the only museum in the world dedicated to the U.S. Constitution that vividly presents documents through interactive exhibits, films, photographs, and artifacts.
The Kimmel Performing Arts Center
Be beguiled by the symphony orchestra or enjoy the sound of the huge concert organ in this stunning performing arts center.
The Eastern State Penitentiary
Here is a former prison where Al Capone already served his sentence. This strange and beautiful ruin is definitely worth a visit.
The birthplace of the United States
Philadelphia is still romanticized by the Wilhelminian and colonial era. A ride in a horse-drawn carriage gives travelers a real feeling of the stylish metropolis: Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln walked on these streets. Are the buildings original or fake? Creatively supplemented or restored true to the original? The differences are often very difficult to identify.
