Lonely Planet Pocket Philadelphia

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781787014435
• eBook ISBN: 9781788682053

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Pocket Philadelphia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Peruse masterpieces at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, discover ingenious inventions at the Benjamin Franklin Museum and find the perfect cheesesteak - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Philadelphia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Philadelphia: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 10 color neighborhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Old City, Society Hill, Chinatown, City Center, Rittenhouse Square, Logan Square, Fairmount, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, South Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Philadelphia is our colorful, easy to use, handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend break. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links

Old City & Society Hill

The United States founding is writ large across the Old City, a large L-shaped chunk of which is a national park. Across the sunken Delaware Expwy (I-95) the old wharves are now the various public facilities and parks of Penn’s Landing. South of Walnut St, largely residential Society Hill is one of Philadelphia’s most stylish neighborhoods.

Set aside a day to fully experience the Independence National Historical Park as well as photogenic spots such as Elfreth’s Alley and the Dream Garden mosaic. A walking tour is a great way to get a feel for the area, and if you’re in the mood for really stretching your legs there are spectacular views from the footpath over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Society Hill is a pleasant, noncommercial area with a handful of attractive historic buildings, while a stroll along Penn’s Landing is also recommended, particularly in the summer when Spruce St Harbor Park is open.

Elfreth’s Alley | JAMEGAW/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Getting There & Around

g Use SEPTA buses or catch the PHLASH bus along Market and Walnut Sts.

f From late May to early September the RiverLink shuttles between Penn’s Landing and Camden’s waterfront every 30 minutes.

b Hop on or off the Market-Frankford Line subway at 5th or 2nd St stations.

Top SightIndependence Hall

It was in this beautifully balanced Georgian building that the Second Continental Congress met to hammer out the Declaration of Independence in 1776, as well as other key foundation documents, including the Constitution. Entry to this World Heritage Site, which ...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Philadelphia
• Top Sights
• Eating
• Four Perfect Days
• Need to Know
• Philadelphia Neighborhoods
• Old City & Society Hill
• Chinatown & Center City East
• Rittenhouse Square & Center City West
• Logan Square & Fairmount
• Fishtown & Northern Liberties
• South Philadelphia
• University City & West Philadelphia
• Survival Guide
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer