Philadelphia City Guide And Airport Transfer Service

Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania State, is known for housing the Independence Hall, the Rocky Statue, and even the Liberty Bell. The city's name, which means Brotherly Love, was originally inhabited around 8000 BCE by a Native American tribe like the Lenape hunter gatherers. Philadelphia is also known as the birthplace of the United States of America as this is the town where the founding fathers of the USA discussed and debated, which led to the formation of a new country.

Philadelphia Museum of Art     |       Click by wonker from Flickr

Known as the country's first heritage city, Philadelphia is also called by names like- The Birthplace of America, Philly, The City of Brotherly Love, The Cradle of Liberty, and more. The reason behind Philadelphia being called, The City of Brotherly Love is because the city's name is an amalgamation of two words, phileo, and adelphos, which respectively mean love and brother.

City of Brotherly Love   |    Click by Mike from Flickr

Famous for its rich American history and culture, located in southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is the gateway to many iconic historical monuments and sites in the USA. Philadelphia also has almost 67 historical landmarks, which makes it a rich historical heritage, and people often call the city the “most historic square mile.” Recently, the Independence Hall has also been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

One of the most significant offerings of the city includes its food and cuisine. Often, people from all over the world come to Philadelphia to get a taste of Philadelphia food- Cheesesteak, soft pretzels, tomato pies, and more. Hence, if you are a foodie and looking for delicious dishes, then you can consider visiting Bella Vista or the East Passyunk neighborhoods. Philadelphia is also seen as a red state owing to the vast presence of democrats in the city. Now, we will be giving you a deeper glance at the city and what are some of the beautiful places to visit in Philadelphia so that you can get a better knowledge of The Birthplace of America.

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On Foot 

Rated as one of the best means to travel in Philadelphia, once you enter the town, you too will find Philly's streets very foot-friendly. The streets of the town have been designed in such a way that it makes navigation easy. Hence, there is less chance of getting lost in the grid pattern of the streets. However, if you are still bewildered by the enchanting street patterns, then you can always ask for help from a Goodwill Ambassador or you can take a look at the Philadelphia Map to get a better understanding of the city roads. 

Bike 

Traveling via bike is very common in Philadelphia. The city even allows tourists to rent bikes to travel in and around the city. Philadelphia has a special bike-share-program- Indego, which gives out bikes on a $10 day-pass. So, if you are looking for a cheap and convenient transfer option to go about the city, then biking might be the ideal option for you. 

Subways and Trolleys

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, commonly abbreviated as SEPTA, functions in about five counties in Philadelphia and is known as one of the largest transportation systems in the USA. SEPTA offers buses, trolleys as well as subways in Philadelphia. Many tourists tend to go by trolleys or subways instead of buses because of their bewildering routes and directions. 

Trolleys cover a large portion of the city connecting the 30th Street Station to the City Hall. However, if you wish to travel via the subway lines, then a day-pass for an individual would cost $13, whereas for a family, the same pass would cost $30. To buy a subway ticket, you can either get it from the Broad Street Subway Stop or from stores downtown. 

Bus, Philadelphia  |   Click by Rashaad Jorden from Flickr

Bus 

The PHLash Transportation System is a tourist-friendly public transfer system which is run by Independence Visitor Center Corporation. This bus network connects the whole city in just 19 stops, locating each stop near a major attraction in Philadelphia. If you have come to Philadelphia only with the aim of looking at famous places, then you can go by bus. 

The PHLash buses are also the most feasible option to get about the city. A single ride via the PHLash Bus Transportation System costs $2, and if you wish to cover a large part of a day's trip, then you might as well go for a day-pass which costs $5. You can even book your PHLash services online. This will even allow you to buy a two-day pass at a price of $9. 

Taxi, Philadelphia  |  Click by Darlene from Flickr

Cars and Taxis 

If you are new to the city and intend to rent a car for traveling in Philadelphia, then this might turn out to be an unfavourable decision. Philadelphia has an abundance of one-way roads, costly parking, and traveling according to an unfamiliar map can turn out to be very frustrating for a newbie. Hence, a desirable option to travel in Philadelphia is via taxi or a private transfer.

A taxi from the Philadelphia Airport to the city center costs around $28.50, and this taxi fare increases by $1 for every extra person in the cab. If you wish to go for an affordable and comfortable taxi ride around Philadelphia, then you can go for Rydeu services. Rydeu is one of the most reputed travel agencies in the city, which aims to provide the best taxi service in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia is the biggest city in Pennsylvania, which attracts approximately 46 million tourists every year. Philadelphia is a major historical attraction and history-lovers from all around the world come to the city to explore America and how it came into being. The Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are the most popular travel destinations in Philadelphia which are known for their significant roles in America's birth as a state.

 Bus, Airport Transfers    |   Click by Marty Bernard from Flickr