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Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, United States of America · Pennsylvania
Destination guide
About Philadelphia
Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population was 1.60 million at the 2020 census and estimated at 1.57 million in 2025. The Philadelphia metropolitan area, also known as the Delaware Valley, is located in both the Mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States; home to 6.33 million residents, it is the nation's ninth-largest metropolitan area. Philadelphia is known for its culture, cuisine, and history, maintaining contemporary influence in technology and business, sports, and music.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 1,603,797
- Elevation
- 12 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Dilworth ParkPark · Dilworth Park, Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Lucky StrikeEntertainment · Lucky Strike, 1336 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States of America
- Philadelphia Film CenterEntertainment · Philadelphia Film Center, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States of America
- Love ParkPark · Love Park, Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Prince Music TheatreTheatre · Prince Music Theatre, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- William PennSightseeing · William Penn, 1 City Hall Walkways, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States of America
- Philadelfia city hall gatesSightseeing · Philadelfia city hall gates, 1 City Hall Walkways, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States of America
- Alexander Milne CalderSightseeing · Alexander Milne Calder, 1 City Hall Walkways, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States of America
- In CommemorationSightseeing · In Commemoration, City Hall Walkways, Philadelphia, PA 19110, United States of America
- City Hall CompassSightseeing · City Hall Compass, City Hall Walkways, Philadelphia, PA 19110, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Philadelphia
May - Oct
Location
Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
39.9527° N, 75.1635° W
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