Philadelphia is only 2 hours from the Big Apple and is considered one of the cities near NY with the most history. I assure you that you will find many things to see in Philadelphia, so it is well worth visiting.
If this is your first time in this city, the essentials that you should visit are Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House and Penn's Landing, where events and activities of all kinds are usually held.
Philadelphia is also one of the cities near New York with numerous museums, such as the Franklin Institute and the Mutter Museum. Also very interesting is the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which is where the Rocky Steps are located and, very close, the Rocky statue.
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In Philly there are also all kinds of gastronomic options, from the Reading Terminal Market to the mythical Philly cheesesteaks from Pat's or Geno's. In addition, you can find many gourmet restaurants in the Rittenhouse Square area, along with high-end stores and more informal stores.
If you want to know more, I leave you our guide on how to go from New York to Philadelphia, but if you have little time I recommend this one-day tour. Includes a visit to Philadelphia and Lancaster, a Pennsylvania city near New York known for its Amish community.
- Recommended Lodging: The Windsor Suites Philadelphia is right on Ben Franklin Parkway and has an outdoor terrace and rooftop pool. You can also find other hotels in our guide on where to stay in Philadelphia.