Philadelphia
About 2 hr by train from Washington, DC
The birthplace of the country, with great food and art.
Why locals go
An easy train city weekend.
Visiting Washington, DC?
At 2 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Washington, DC 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.