Philadelphia

To read more about Philadelphia, you can also visit the following sites:

• www.gophila.com
• www.phila.gov
• www.pcvb.org

Quick Facts about Philadelphia

• Philadelphia was the nation's capital from 1790-1800.
• The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were written in Philadelphia.
• Philadelphia is the 5th largest city in the USA, 2nd largest city on the East Coast.
• The metropolitan area population is 1.8 million.
• The Philadelphia region is home to the second largest number of colleges and universities in the USA- 49.
• Philadelphia is 100 miles/160 km from New York City, 140 miles/225 km from Washington, DC, and 320 miles/516 km from Boston.

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Things to Do in Philadelphia

• Visit many historic sights, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
• Enjoy performances of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet, Opera Company of Philadelphia, several professional theatre groups, or productions of major Broadway plays
• See 1,700 exotic animals at the Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest in the USA
• Explore 50 museums, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Attend professional basketball (76ers), football (Eagles), baseball (Phillies), or ice hockey (Flyers) games
• See pop and rock stars in concert at the Spectrum, First Union Center, Camden E-Centre, Mann Music Center, or many other venues
• Shop at two of the largest malls in the USA (there is no tax on clothing in Pennsylvania)
• Dine at some of the country's finest restaurants
• Spend an evening at one of many jazz clubs, coffee houses, or dance clubs
• Walk through many ethnic neighborhoods such as Chinatown and the Italian Market

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Arriving in Philadelphia

• By air: Nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport, 7 miles/11 km from the University of Pennsylvania campus.
• By train: Nearest Amtrak Station is 30th Street Station, 4 blocks from the University of Pennsylvania campus.
• Directions and Maps

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Weather

Philadelphia has four distinct seasons. In the spring (March-May), the weather is sunny and pleasant, and the temperature usually ranges from 34° - 73° F (1° - 23° C). In the summer (June-August), the temperature usually ranges from 63°-87° F (17°-31° C), but can also get quite hot. Autumns (September-November) are especially long because of the warming effect of the Atlantic Ocean and temperatures range from 39°-77° F (4°-25° C). In the winter (December-February), the temperature usually ranges from 24°- 44° F (-4°- 7° C).

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