60 days in Philadelphia Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Philadelphia: West Chester (Sandy Hollow, Chester County History Center Museum, &more), Auburn Valley State Park (in Yorklyn) and Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square). Pack the 21st (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Hersheypark. There's lots more to do: get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, try your luck at Harrah's Philadelphia, hunt for treasures at Reading Terminal Market, and get engrossed in the history at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

To find where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Philadelphia sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Philadelphia International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and Dover Air Force Base. In December, daily temperatures in Philadelphia can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C.