This is a brilliant city for on-foot explorations, guided walking tours or leisurely cycling.
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Head to Love Park for a stroll and to savour favourite speciality snacks. The Eastern State Penitentiary has preserved the cell where gangster Al Capone was held - in considerable style - which makes for an intriguing stop.įoodies will delight in the wonders of the Italian Market - the oldest outdoor market in the country - the Reading Terminal Market and the vast array of fine dining restaurants, charming bistros, outdoor cafés and bustling food trucks. Head to the Avenue of the Arts for top-notch theatrical shows, see historic highlights towards the east of the downtown area, and look out for eclectic events and exhibitions hosted by the city’s thriving university population. Discover the city on foot or by bicycle to spot some of the 3,600+ murals brightening public spaces, the fantastic Museum of Art and the Benjamin Franklin Museum. Philadelphia’s artistic treasures are clustered in the north-western part of the city, including the fabulous Barnes Foundation and the Rodin Museum. Our selection of the best places to stay in Philadelphia also boasts an unusually extensive array of self-catering suites and apartments, ideal for those looking to visit for longer. Accommodation options range from cosy B&Bs to swish luxury hotels, fit for a range of budgets.
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Full of iconic sights - from City Hall and Independence Hall to the Liberty Bell - it also boasts a rich arts scene and has heaps of foodie appeal. It was the site of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, and, a few years later, the signing of the US Constitution. The largest city in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is steeped in history.