Philadelphia Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Philadelphia. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

This section tackles the hows of your trip to Philadelphia -- those issues required to get your trip together and get on the road, whether you're a frequent traveler or a first-timer, whether you're coming from across the way or across the wo... Continue reading »
Visitor information

by Frommers Travel Guides

Tourist Office -- The Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (tel. 800/537-7676, 215/965-7676, or 215/636-1666; www.independencevisitorcenter.com) is a great first stop. Separating the Liberty Bell and Ind... Continue reading »
When to go

by Frommers Travel Guides

Philadelphia is great to visit any time, although given the city's seasonal popularity and the constant flow of conventions, you'll find the best deals in the fall and winter. Concert and museum seasons run from early October to early June, a... Continue reading »
Calendar of events

by Frommers Travel Guides

For more details and up-to-the-minute information, contact the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (tel. 800/537-7676), or see the calendar at www.gophila.com. January Mummer's Parade. New Year's... Continue reading »
Getting there

by Frommers Travel Guides

By Plane The Major Airlines -- By air, Philadelphia is 2 1/2 hours from Miami or Chicago, and 6 hours from the West Coast. Some 20 carriers fly from more than 100 cities in the U.S. and 16 destinations abroad. US Airways (tel. 800/428-4322... Continue reading »
Escorted & package tours

by Frommers Travel Guides

Packages for the Independent Traveler Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at... Continue reading »
Entry requirements & customs

by Frommers Travel Guides

Passports --For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "Foreign Entry Requirement" Web page of the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov. International visitors can obtain a v... Continue reading »
Getting around

by Frommers Travel Guides

By Car If you plan to spend time outside Center City -- if, for example, you'd like to spend a day in Lancaster County, touring historic Valley Forge, visiting the chocolate factory and amusements of Hershey Park or the countryside and qua... Continue reading »
Money

by Frommers Travel Guides

Except for truly deluxe experiences (and for cab fares), you will find moderate prices in Philadelphia: less than those in New York and on a par with those in Boston or Washington, D.C. Credit cards are widely accepted. Notable cash-only e... Continue reading »
The 21st-century traveler

by Frommers Travel Guides

Internet Access Away From Home Without Your Own Computer -- To find cybercafes in Philadelphia, check www.cybercaptive.com, www.cybercafe.com, and www.internet-cafe-guide.com. If you're computer-less as you read this, visit the central bra... Continue reading »
Tips for multicultural travelers

by Frommers Travel Guides

Philadelphia offers a wealth of ethnic communities and neighborhoods, from the booming Vietnamese area in South Philadelphia to North Philadelphia's Latino melting pot El Centro de Oro to proudly African-American West Oak Lane and West Philly... Continue reading »
Health & safety

by Frommers Travel Guides

General Availability of Healthcare Philadelphia is blessed with an abundance of hospitals, medical universities, and privately practicing physicians. Travelers with commonplace complaints and rare ailments alike should be able to find trea... Continue reading »

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Traveling With History

I know the history of Philadelphia. I was born here for Pete's sake! With the exception of the fours years I spent in P... Continue reading »

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Day 5

As per the kids request(which was a little bit of a surprise) they chose to go to the art museum today. (And here I thought I was t... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Traveling Green
Day 4

Well, Americas oldest zoo was not worth the expense. $40.00 for one adult and two children. The day was beautiful, and made f... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Traveling Green
good old gordon

despite repeated warnings from friends on THIS side of the pond, and reports of some serious accidents and illegalities regarding the chi... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Louis
The city of brotherly love...

Stayed in a lovely B&B with big porch & really nice, friendly & chatty lady who gave us some great tips & also ticke... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Mark & Ciara