Philadelphia
About 1 hr 20 min by train from New York City
The birthplace of the country, with great food and art.
Why locals go
A cheap, fast weekend: under an hour and a half on Amtrak.
Visiting New York City?
At 1 hr 20 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in New York City for your flight home.
What to book
- Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
- Reading Terminal Market
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Dinner in Old City
- Museum afternoon
With friends
- Cheesesteak crawl
- Fishtown bars
When to go
Year-round.