Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania Country: United States
Philadelphia By The Numbers:
Population: 5,398,000 Elevation: 10 feet/ 3 meters Average Annual Rainfall: 41 inches/ 104 centimeters Average Annual Snowfall: 20.8 inches/ 53 centimeters Average January Temperature: 32 degrees F/ 0 degree C Average July Temperature: 77 degrees F/ 25 degrees C
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Oil, Electronics, Computers, Automobile Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Chemicals, Higher Education, Shipping Ethnic Mix: Caucasian (71%), African American (12%), Latino (12%), Asian (4%), Native American (0.9%) Electricity: 110 volts, 50Hz, standard two pin plugs Time Zone: GMT- 5 (GMT - 4 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October) Country Dialing Code: 1 Area Code: 215, 267, 445
Did You Know?
Philadelphia has an international reputation for its Rowing competitions such as Head of the Schuylkill. Inter-collegiate and professional rowing teams are a popular sight up and down the Schuylkill River that runs through Philly. The City of Brotherly Love is also home to the Liberty Bell and the place where the Continental Congress met in 1776 to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Orientation:
Philadelphia is on the Delaware River, in southeastern Pennsylvania near the New Jersey border.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Philadelphia Travel Experiences
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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 »
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Mishap and mayhem in Independence NHP
Before I get too far into my story about INDE, I would like to note that I was very happy that I made the trip to the park. It was a pla... Continue reading »
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Home of the Liberty Bell
America's roads are harder to drive than we thought - and as we approach Philly it's already getting dark and raining. We pull into a mot... Continue reading »
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Day 8
We rented a car and drove to Valley Forge. Valley Forge is about 35 miles from downtown Philly. The visitor center has g... 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 »
Popular Philadelphia Hotels
- Sofitel Philadelphia
- The Ritz-carlton Philadelphia
- Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City
- The Westin Philadelphia
- Hilton Inn At Penn
- Omni Hotel at Independence Park
- Loews Philadelphia Hotel
- Best Western Independence Park Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
- Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia
Popular Philadelphia Things to Do
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Independence Hall
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Salon L'Etoile
- Christmas Light Show
- Betsy Ross House
- Love Park
- Franklin Institute Science Museum
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Barsky Diamonds
Popular Philadelphia Restaurants
- Geno's Steaks
- Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar
- Jim's Steaks
- Alma De Cuba
- Buddakan
- Le Bec-Fin
- Tangerine
- Pandora's Lunchbox
- Pod
- Adobe Cafe
