This American relic is known by most as the home of the
liberty bell, Ben Franklin and large chunks of historical nostalgia.
While all of this is true, Philadelphia is also very diverse, boasting
world-class museums, and one of the largest city park systems in the
world. Philadelphia can impress any visitor, regardless of your motives.
One of the first cities in the world to be designed on the elementary
grid system, thanks to William Penn, Philadelphia is an easy city to
maneuver through. “America’s most historic square mile”
is in the downtown district, and easily viewable on foot. The majestic
Fairmount Park is never far, despite your location in the city. Every
district is unique from the next, some with bustling nightlife, others
with classy restaurants, and so on. And if you want to escape the mass
of buildings and cars, escape out to one of many nearby Pennsylvania
wildlife refuges and hit the trails.
Regardless of your notions going in, Philadelphia is a city that has
benefited greatly from recent economic success. There are new buildings
downtown, better public transportation, cleaner streets, and developments
in every corner.
Philly is also close to several major cities on the east coast. Due
to its centrality, it is an easy drive to New York, Washington D.C.,
and Baltimore.
