Philadelphia, USA
America's freedom city
America’s freedom city is a civilised, educated place to spend some time... it’s not only famed as the cradle of the Independence movement (with all that entails)... it’s home to some of the nation’s most inspiring artefacts, lore and legend. Go and you’ll learn about the birth of a nation.
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Destination overview
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| Language: | English | |
| Currency: | US Dollars | |
| Time zone: | GMT -5 hours | |
| Flight Time: | 8 hours | |
| Holiday type: | Summer sun | |
| Weather: | Average maximum temperature: 18°C (annual) Rainfall: 1039mm a year |
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Must see:
Just across the street from Independence Hall, bang in the centre of town, sits the Liberty Bell, one of the great icons of America’s struggle for freedom.
Must eat at:
If the rest of Philly is just too darned all-American for your liking, get a taste of the city’s truly mixed-up cultural heritage at Paradiso, an upscale (but authentic) Italian joint in South Philadelphia.
Must be there for:
The birthplace of a revolution celebrates the Fourth of July like nowhere else – with a week-long celebration known as the Philadelphia Freedom Festival in the first week of July.
Well-travelled tips:
For an ever-so-civilised cocktail, drop by at the Swann Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel and watch the world go by with a Mojito in hand.
If you love art you’ll love the Barnes Foundation, with over 1000 works of pure genius, including no fewer than 181 Renoirs and 69 Cezannes.
Visa:
British citizens can normally enter the US for business, pleasure or transit using the US Government’s Visa Waiver Program. A range of very specific conditions apply to this programme, more information
If you intend to travel to the US using the Visa Waiver Program you'll need to get an electronic travel authorisation before you go. The US Embassy website has more information
