Philadelphia Travel Guide
Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia is a large city in Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 1,627,134. It is an important urban centre on the east coast of the country.
Travellers arriving by air can use Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), North Philadelphia Airport (PNE), Philadelphia Sea Plane Base (PSQ) or Mustin Airfield (MUV). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so seaside trips require travelling farther afield.
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Weather in Philadelphia
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Pays in USD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in the United States for various service industries. It's a significant part of service workers' income.
Best time to visit Philadelphia
Jan
6°10Feb
8°9Mar
13°10Apr
19°11May
23°12Jun
29°9Jul
32°14Aug
29°9Sep
26°10Oct
21°6Nov
13°7Dec
7°10Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Philadelphia
Liberty Bell
monument
1.2 km
Philadelphia Museum of Art
art museum
2.1 km
3.3 km
Barnes Foundation
art museum
1.2 km
Second Bank of the United States Portrait Gallery
history museum
1.4 km
Penn Museum
civilization museum
2.4 km
Rodin Museum
art museum
1.4 km
3.5 km
Getting there
Philadelphia International Airport · 10.8 km
North Philadelphia Airport · 19.2 km
Mustin Airfield · 6.8 km
Philadelphia Sea Plane Base · 15.5 km
Frequently asked Questions
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