Philadelphia 3-Day Founding Trip
Philadelphia, USA · 3 days · 9 stops · Relaxed
Cultural · History · Food · Museums
- Destination
- Philadelphia, USA
- Duration
- 3 days
- Travel style
- Cultural
- Interests
- History · Food · Museums
- Region
- Americas
- Best time
- Apr-Jun
From gateway to destination
- GatewayPHLPhiladelphia International Airport
- Day 1The Founding3 stops · 09:00 – 14:00
- Day 2Art & the Steps3 stops · 09:30 – 16:00
- Day 3Markets & Farewell3 stops · 09:30 – 15:30
- DestinationPhiladelphiaUSA
Three days of America's birthplace: Independence Hall, the Rocky Steps, Reading Terminal and the mosaic gardens.
- History
- Foodie
- Culture
Journey highlights
01
The founding rooms
- 02
The Rocky Steps' sprint
- 03
The roast-pork verdict
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
The Founding
3 stops · 09:00 – 14:00
- 09:00Independence Hall (booked tour)
- 11:30The Liberty Bell
- 14:00Elfreth's Alley & Old City
Next stop
The FoundingArt & the Steps
Day 02
Art & the Steps
3 stops · 09:30 – 16:00
- 09:30The Art Museum & the Rocky Steps
- 13:00Reading Terminal Market lunch
- 16:00Magic Gardens' mosaic labyrinth
Next stop
Art & the StepsMarkets & Farewell
Day 03
Markets & Farewell
3 stops · 09:30 – 15:30
- 09:30The Italian Market walk
- 12:30The roast-pork verdict (John's or DiNic's)
- 15:30Airport
Where to eat in Philadelphia
John's Roast Pork
The roast-pork verdict · $$
Reading Terminal (DiNic's)
Market counters · $$
Vetri Cucina
Italian fine dining · $$$
Journey practicalities
- Gateway
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
- Scheduled stops
- 9
- Journey pace
- Relaxed
When to go
Apr-Jun
April–June and September–October are mild; summer is humid.
- Best months
- Apr-Jun
- Climate score
- Good · 72/100
Journey budget
480 USD
Estimated total for 3 days covering accommodation, local transport, food and the 9 scheduled stops. International flights are not included.
- Per day
- 160 USD
- Scheduled stops
- 9
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