Plan a Perfect Vacation to Philadelphia

by Veronica Delacruz Marketing

Known for its rich history and the awesome display at Liberty Bell, with a little research of travel websites you definitely can plan a perfect vacation to Philadelphia. The triumphant run that Sylvester Stallone has in the film ‘Rocky’ on the iconic steps is not the only iconic thing about this city. There is a lot more to it. Here is all that you need to know to plan a perfect vacation to Philadelphia:

When to visit?

The best time to visit Philadelphia is actually from March to May. It is the time when the city does not face very extreme temperatures and has great rates for everybody who wishes to explore it. Popularly known as the city of Brotherly Love, it is actually during the winter and fall when the true lovely colors of this city come out. You can plan according to what you want to enjoy, the weather, the crowd or the best rates. Organise your trip using travel itinerary planner for your upcoming holiday.

How to travel around?

The best of travel websites will advise you to enter Philadelphia via air. You can get in by air as well as train. To get around, all you need is to access the public transport. Your options to get around the city are:

SEPTA
Buses
Tourist Buses
PHLASH
Car
On Foot

Where to eat?

Philadelphia has some great food to offer to you. Here are the best restaurants that you definitely must try out:

Zahav
Vetri
Vernick Food and Drink
Fork
Townsend
Vedge
La Virtu
Kanella South
Barbuzzo
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Wm Mulherin’s Sons
Osteria
Palizzi Social Club
Abe Fisher
Double Knot
Bud and Marilyn’s
Royal Izakaya
NOORD Eetcafe
Zeppoli
Little Nonna’s

Where to stay?

There are options for every budget in Philadelphia. The best ones are:

Budget:

City House Hostel Philadelphia
Apple Hostels of Philadelphia
Comfort Inn
Rodeway Inn
Knights Inn Philadelphia
Gene’s Motel

Mid range:

Philadelphia Airport Marriott
Microtel Hotel Philadelphia
Extended Stay America
Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast
Holiday Inn Bensalem- Philadelphia

Luxury:

The Rittenhouse Hotel
The Ritz Carlton, Philadelphia
Kimpton Hotel Palomar
Hotel Sofitel Philadelphia
The Westin Philadelphia

Where to go?

In order to plan a perfect vacation to Philadelphia, you need to include all of these attractions in your itinerary:

Liberty Bell which was rung last in 1845.
Independence Hall which is famous for its association with Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia Museum of Art which is a must visit for all art enthusiasts
Reading Terminal Market which features on every avid reader’s itinerary.
Philadelphia City Hall which is capped by 11 meters statue of the city’s founder- William Penn
Franklin Institute which consists of various interesting and interactive science exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary which is a gothic prison turned into a popular attraction
Rocky Steps which are extremely iconic