Philadelphia
The birthplace of the United States, with historic sights, big museums and cheesesteaks.
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What Philadelphia is like
Philadelphia is where the United States was founded. It's a walkable city of historic sights, big museums, markets and, of course, cheesesteaks.
Don't miss
- 01Independence Hall and the Liberty BellThe birthplace of the nation, both free to visit.
- 02Philadelphia Museum of ArtRun up the 'Rocky Steps' at the entrance.
- 03Reading Terminal MarketA huge indoor food market.
- 04Old CityCobbled lanes, including Elfreth's Alley.
Where to stay
- Center CityCentral, near Rittenhouse Square.
- Old CityNear the historic sights.
Worth knowing
Both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed in Philadelphia's Independence Hall.
Longwood Gardens: glasshouses and fountain shows
Photo: P. Hughes · CC BY-SA 4.0
Grand gardens and conservatories, with illuminated fountain shows in summer and lights at Christmas.
Direct flights to Philadelphia from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | American Airlines | Oct to Dec, Apr to Sep | 3,339 mi | Fares → |
| Heathrow | American Airlines · British Airways | All year | 3,536 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Philadelphia by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -3° | – |
| February | 7° | -2° | – |
| March | 12° | 1° | – |
| April | 18° | 7° | – |
| May | 24° | 12° | – |
| June | 28° | 18° | – |
| July | 31° | 21° | – |
| August | 30° | 20° | – |
| September | 26° | 16° | – |
| October | 20° | 10° | – |
| November | 13° | 4° | – |
| December | 8° | -0° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Philadelphia weatherbox). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need an approved ESTA (or a US visa) before you travel. Apply on the official ESTA website, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's United States travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.