Grab one of the country's best Philly Cheesesteaks or stroll through Fairmount Park. Spend the day visiting The Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Museum of Art, or Independence Hall. SEPTA provides city transportation, while The Acela Express trains provide easy access between Boston, New York and Washington, DC.
The city is home to neighborhoods such as University City, home of University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, and Bella Vista - Southwark, with eclectic boutiques, coffee shops, gastropubs and restaurants.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Hutchinson Street
The Liberty Bell
Philadelphia is the 4th most walkable large city in the US with 1,526,006 residents.
Philadelphia has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.
Find apartments in Philadelphia's most walkable neighborhoods: Center City West, Rittenhouse Square and Avenue of the Arts South.
According to HomeAdvisor Data, these characteristics make up the average home in Philadelphia
There are about 4,081 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Philadelphia.
People in Philadelphia can walk to an average of 4 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
The Gold Standard Cafe
Earth Bread+Brewery
Many nearby public transportation options. Find Philadelphia apartments for rent near public transit.
Philadelphia has good public transportation and about 92 bus, 13 rail, 2 subway and 5 light rail lines.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Philadelphia on public transit.
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Some bike infrastructure.
Stinger Square Park
St Gabriel School
Rhoads James School
Liberty Baptist Church
Visit one of the most historic American symbols of all time. The bell is located inside a learning center that showcases all of the great history behind it. #publicart #historicplace #kidfriendly Photo: pepsiline
Walk Score Team
on The Liberty Bell
Passyunk Food Cart
Overbrook Train Station
Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park
Cedar Park
Great neighborhood park. Includes pool, swings and jungle gym. Also had an indoor recreation center for indoor activities. This park hold many neighborhood events.
Zahkiyah Allen
on Stinger Square Park
Dati's Homemade Water Ice
Charles L Durham Library
St. Gabriel's Church and School. This place had been around for generations. You have grandparents, children and grandchildren who have all attended. #GraysFerry
Zahkiyah Allen
on St Gabriel School
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Krista Guerrieri
on Hutchinson Street