8 days in Philadelphia Itinerary

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S.

Appreciate the collections at Philadelphia Museum of Art and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Independence Hall and Valley Forge National Historical Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Philadelphia: Old Barracks Museum (in Trenton), Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (in Robbinsville) and Princeton University Art Museum (in Princeton). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of National Liberty Museum, examine the collection at Please Touch Museum, explore the world behind art at Brandywine River Museum of Art, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Independence Mall.

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If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Philadelphia International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and Dover Air Force Base. In July in Philadelphia, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel back home.