Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia delivers one destination, five counties and countless things to do: fascinating museums, vibrant parks, national historic sites and famous (and delicious) food. Yo, welcome to Philly!
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The only way to fully experience Philly? Stay over.
Book the Visit Philly Overnight Package and get free hotel parking and choose-your-own-adventure perks, including tickets to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, or the National Constitution Center and the Museum of the American Revolution.
Or maybe you’d prefer to buy two Philly hotel nights and get a third night for free? Then book the new Visit Philly 3-Day Stay package.
Which will you choose?
On Love + Grit, Visit Philadelphia’s podcast, listeners explore authentic and diverse stories of the city and get an insider’s look at the Philadelphians people should know, the foods they should try and the attractions they should explore. Listen now and subscribe to get new episodes delivered right to your device.
Philly Rewards does just what it says: rewards you for discovering the best of Philly. Sign up and earn points when you check into 200 Philadelphia region museums, attractions, parks and hotels. The more you visit, the more points you accrue for use toward cool Philly swag.
Bring an empty stomach to this now-permanent (yes!) weekend market in FDR Park, recently crowned “one of the best food markets in the nation” by Food & Wine.
Cheers! Two Philly bars — Andra Hem and Superfolie — made Esquire’s list of the best bars in the U.S.
Philly walks the walk in more ways than one: The 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards announced that Philadelphia has been named the Most Walkable City in the U.S. (As if there was any doubt …)
The culinary authority was good to Philly — again.
Public art? We’ve got loads. Travel + Leisure‘s recent piece highlighted Philly icons (Rocky statue, LOVE sculpture) and beloved murals (Keith haring’s We the Youth, Amy Sherald’s untitled mural).
Philly’s critically acclaimed Thai restaurant from chef Nok Suntaranon nabbed another major accolade: being named one of the best meals that Condé Nast Traveler’s editors ate in 2022.
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) — the first institution built by a major U.S. city to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage and culture of African Americans — will move to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Score! Philly has been chosen as one of 11 U.S. cities to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The owner of South Philly Barbacoa and Casa Mexico nabs well-earned honors at the prestigious awards ceremony.
Travel + Leisure lauded Midtown Village’s restored National Historic Landmark for its impeccable details, “invisible” luxury services and sound infrastructure.
Philadelphia is a city of vibrant neighborhoods bordered by a region of charming towns, with each area owning a distinctive personality. Explore the neighborhoods and towns in and around Philadelphia — their storied streets, interesting attractions, buzzed-about restaurants and year-round happenings.
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