Philadelphia Weekend Vacation

For a long time, Philadelphia has been a city which people passed by on their way to Washington or New York. But now the city of Philadelphia has become a hot destination to spend a weekend vacation.

Getting to Philadelphia

The airport of Philadelphia is a major hub with flights coming from around the world. The city lies on the primary thoroughfare of North/South Amtrak and can be reached easily by train from Boston and Washington. A drive from New York to Philadelphia takes less than 2 hours and from Washington to Philadelphia takes about 3 hours.

When to visit Philadelphia

Philadelphia can be a great weekend getaway any time of the year. During the summer it is the busiest and the crowd becomes lesser during the fall and spring when the weather is also quite pleasant. A wonderful time to travel Philidelphia is during the winter when the crowd is very less and almost everything remains open.

Getting around the city

There is no need to have a car during your weekend vacation in Philadelphia, as plenty of taxis are available here. Also, the city has a very efficient mass transit.

Accommodation and Dining

A great thing about a Philadelphia vacation is that you can get accommodations at wonderful inns and hotels without having to pay exorbitant rates of places like Washington and New York. You can also find pubs, bistros and restaurants here with Italian or fine dining which are as good as any other major cities.

Things to do in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia you will not have any shortage of things to do during your vacation. You can visit the Independence Hall, Liberty Bell or other historical sites of the city. You can take a walk along the Schuylkill River, do ice skating at Penn's Landing, enjoy dance, music and theater, visit the city's wonderful museums or browse the art galleries and antique stores in the city. You can also visit the wonderful markets of Philadelphia where you can sample the local fares and do as much shopping as you like.

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