Lonely Planet recently named Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the best city to visit in the United States in 2016.
So what makes Philadelphia the best? Philly had a banner year in 2015 and was crowned as the US’s first and only World Heritage City. From the history of Independence Hall to the beauty in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, there something for everyone to enjoy—and at an affordable price. And the attitude of the locals is considered to be more “neighborly” than some rivalry cities to the northeast….allegedly. Jokes aside, it’s clear that the efforts by the city to become a hospitable destination has been a huge success.
Philadelphia is steadfastly managing to retain its historic roots and gritty flavor, as well as its affordability – a pleasant surprise for a city so cosmopolitan and accessible.
So while cheese steak and the Liberty Bell will continue to be a major draw, there is a lot of up-and-coming fun in Philadelphia to explore in 2016. Our standard tour includes (but is never limited to) visits to The Franklin Institute Science Museum, Liberty Bell Center, Betsy Ross House, National Constitution Center and of course, the “Rocky steps.” There is plenty of free time and flexibility to customize your tour to make sure you get all the best of the city.
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