Visit Philadelphia - information about the city

Population estimate: over 1,500,000
Urban Area Size: over 340 km2
State: Pennsylvania
Country: USA
Average temperature: 8-17 degrees
Currency: American Dollar
Nearest Airport(s): Philadelphia International Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport
Public transport: Trains, buses
Time zone: North American Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Activities in Philadelphia

Keen to get started enjoying the fantastic entertainment opportunities that await you in Philadelphia? Kaplan will take away all the hassle of planning, as our dedicated events coordinators provide you with a jam-packed schedule of fun things to do in and around the city with your new friends, from lively nights out to exciting day trips. Your line-up of Philadelphia’s best attractions could include:

Be independent : Stroll down to Independence National History Park, home of the world-famous Liberty Bell.
High society : Visit Society Hill’s charming cobbled, gas lit streets.
Have a bite to eat : There’s something to satisfy every appetite at the food stalls of the Reading Terminal Market
Show some brotherly love : Cheer the Phillies, Philadelphia’s best baseball team, to victory at Citizens Bank Park.
On your bike! Have a two-wheeled adventure in the beautiful Valley Forge National Historical Park
The perfect gift : Shop till you drop at Rittenhouse Square in the heart of Philadelphia.
Romantic nights : Take an after-dark tour of Philadelphia by candlelight.
Tasty treats : Once you’ve tried a Philly cheese steak sandwich, we guarantee you’ll soon be back for more.
Get cultured : Brush up on your local knowledge at one of Philadelphia’s many museums.