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Visiting Philadelphia

History buffs will enjoy exploring Philadelphia, and visitors give high marks for the fascinating museums, renowned art and university vibe. Tourists who journey to this urban city can discover its theatres, sporting events and live music. Top sights in the city include Reading Terminal Market, Rittenhouse Square and Ben Franklin National Memorial.

• There are 848 hotels and other accommodation options in Philadelphia
• The closest major airport is in Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.), 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 11.8 mi (19 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Philadelphia

Known for its museums, art and theatres, the city's cultural venues include Philadelphia Museum of Art, Please Touch Museum and Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Attractions like Philadelphia Zoo, Sesame Place and Benjamin Franklin Parkway are fun for kids of all ages. The city is notable for its historic sites and landmarks like Rittenhouse Square, Ben Franklin National Memorial, and Liberty Bell Center.

In Langhorne, there are 848 hotels and other accommodation options to make it easy to plan your perfect holiday retreat at an affordable rate. Here are highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• The Inn at Grace Winery - With a stay at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to a winery and an outdoor pool, along with free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its pool and clean, comfortable rooms.
• The Gables B&B Philadelphia - Our customers like the central location and WiFi at this B&B. This 4-star bed & breakfast in University City features free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking.
• Manayunk Chambers Guest House - This 3.5-star bed & breakfast in Manayunk features free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Expedia customers like its breakfast and comfortable beds.

Other favourite sights in Philadelphia include Reading Terminal Market, Independence Hall and Penn's Landing. Popular places to see around the area include Longwood Gardens, 27.8 mi/44.7 km from the heart of the city, and Adventure Aquarium, which is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Getting around Philadelphia

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of Philadelphia is simple. You can walk to nearby metro stations including City Hall Station, 13th St. Station and Walnut Locust Station. If you want to journey outside the area, hop aboard a train from Philadelphia 30th St Station, Philadelphia University City Station or Philadelphia Temple University Station.

Dressing for Philadelphia

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 15°C during the day and -4°C at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 30°C, whilst the average at night is 4°C
• July to September has daytime averages of 31°C with night-time averages of 12°C
• Between October and December, you can expect daytime averages of 22°C and night-time averages of -3°C
• Average annual rainfall for Philadelphia is 1053 millimetres
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 30°C, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging -3°C