Cheap Flights to Philadelphia

From history to art and music, Philly has a lot to do. Here’s some of our favorite things to see and do in Philadelphia:

It’s pretty easy to explore Philadelphia without renting a car, so if you’re looking to save some cash and planning to stay mostly around downtown, you’ll have no trouble getting around without a car. Walk or bike, or hop on the SEPTA—Philadelphia’s public transit system. Buses, trolleys, trains and subways will help you get pretty much anywhere across the city.

Yes, generally Philadelphia is safe, and the main downtown area is quite compact, charming and welcoming to travelers. Some travelers recommend sticking to the main downtown area and avoiding more outlying areas of the city (such as South or West Philly). In general, though, use common sense, avoid wandering around by yourself at night and you shouldn’t have any problems.

First, you need to try a classic cheesesteak sub . You can find them, of course, all around the city, as well as in the famous Reading Terminal Market (another must-stop for a foodie tour of Philly). Jim’s Steaks (on South Street) is a local favorite. Philly also boasts amazing soft pretzels, pizzas (try the square pies, like those at Santucci's!), and scrapple, a crispy-fried breakfast dish made of pork, cornmeal and spices.