Travel Stories

Philadelphia

- history
- art and culture
Philadelphia's best day trips offer history, beachside fun and ice cream
7 min read • Nov 12, 2021
Philadelphia is a prime jumping-off point to explore sandy beaches, bucolic farms and wineries and one delicious ice cream trail.
- art and culture
Philadelphia’s history on a bank note
5 min read • Nov 3, 2021
From iconic historical sites at no cost to museums on the cheap, Philly is so full of history that they're giving it away for (nearly) free!
- destination practicalities
- accessible travel
The 6 best ways to get around the streets of Philadelphia
5 min read • Oct 6, 2021
Whether you take the SEPTA, the PHLASH or an Indego bike, using Philadelphia's public transportation is the best way to enjoy the city.
- family travel
- connections
8 reasons to take your kids to Philadelphia
5 min read • Sep 10, 2021
From Independence Hall to the Franklin Fountain there's plenty of fun activities to enjoy with kids in Philadelphia. Here are eight of our favorites.
- wildlife and nature
- activities
10 quintessential Philadelphia city parks you must visit
6 min read • Sep 3, 2021
From Logan Square to Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia's city parks offer everything from historic fountains to relaxing green spaces.
- activities
- art and culture
Top 10 things to do in Philadelphia
5 min read • Aug 19, 2021
From Independence Hall to Reading Terminal, Philadelphia caters to all tastes. Here's our list of the top things to do in the city of brotherly love.
- history
- art and culture
The best things you can do for free in Philadelphia
6 min read • Feb 11, 2021
Philadelphia is a city with a rich history and a thriving art scene – much of which can be enjoyed for nothing at all.
- art
- art and culture
Explore Philadelphia's Black history at these 8 sites
6 min read • Feb 1, 2021
The story of the founding fathers is often the core lesson about Philadelphia. There is, however, a narrative of equal importance - the legacy of African…
- history
- art and culture
How to spend the perfect weekend in Philadelphia
5 min read • Nov 9, 2020
History comes alive in Philadelphia – but the city also has thriving art and food scenes in its vibrant neighborhoods. Maximize your weekend.
- budget travel
- connections
The 14 best day trips & weekend getaways in the US Northeast
6 min read • Sep 24, 2020
Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend getaway or an easy family vacation destination, escape to these top destinations in the Northeast.
- art
- art and culture
Tour Philadelphia through the new season of Queer Eye
4 min read • Jun 4, 2020
Netflix just dropped the latest season of Queer Eye and this time the team is transforming looks and lives in Philadelphia. Over the course of Queer Eye’s ten…
- history
- art and culture
Refugee and immigrant guides bring exhibits to life at Philadelphia’s Penn Museum
5 min read • Jan 7, 2020
Personal narratives add to the experience for visitors to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
- history
- art and culture
Real-life locations you can visit from Netflix’s The Irishman
4 min read • Dec 7, 2019
The Irishman, an epic crime drama by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, just dropped on Netflix. The film stars Robert De Niro as the title character,…
- food
- food and drink
The best of vegan Philadelphia: satisfying spots for every eater
5 min read • Sep 18, 2019
Something’s been sizzling on Philly’s food scene lately, and it isn’t just the city’s signature cheesesteak. Vegan eateries of all kinds have cropped up in…
- air travel
- destination practicalities
Why airport reflection rooms are essential for travelers
4 min read • Aug 28, 2019
From interfaith chapels to nursing pods, airports around the U.S. offer a variety of private, quiet areas for spiritual rejuvenation, emotional grounding or…
- sports
- activities
The best NFL cities in each division
5 min read • Aug 23, 2019
With 32 cities to chose from, picking the best destination to watch an NFL game can be hard. Here's our list of the top locales to visit, broken up by division…
- food
- food and drink
Historic taverns of the Eastern US: A toast to the past
4 min read • Jul 2, 2019
‘George Washington slept here’ is a plaque proudly nailed to the walls of a select group of early American guesthouses, but where did the first President…
- art
- art and culture
Audiobooks to narrate your US road trip
6 min read • Jun 27, 2019
In our opinion, the best way to truly see the United States is by car. There are so many wide open spaces here that you end up missing so much when you…
- beaches
- activities
Last-minute Memorial Day: five ways to get away
5 min read • May 21, 2019
Everyone likes a good weekend getaway in spring. But what if you need to get away from something specific this Memorial Day weekend, like your daily…
- art
- art and culture
Philly's soul train rolls on: the best live music venues in Philadelphia
4 min read • Jan 23, 2019
Teddy Pendergrass. Patti LaBelle. Daryl Hall & John Oates. Boyz II Men. Philadelphia’s music tradition is a soulful one, rich with pride. From the…
- food
- food and drink
How to live like a Local in Philadelphia
4 min read • Sep 18, 2018
Lonely Planet Local Michael Butler has been living in Philadelphia for more than eight years. Though he originally moved for the professional…
- art
- art and culture
Seeking mid-century modern design in the Eastern USA
7 min read • Aug 28, 2018
Clean lines, industrial materials and mass production: these characteristics define mid-century modern design, which brought sophisticated yet affordable…