What's Kensington like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Kensington. Places such as The Liacouras Center and Rivers Casino are just a little farther away. The Met Philadelphia and Divine Lorraine Hotel are two places to visit nearby.
How to get to Kensington
Flying to:
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Kensington
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Kensington
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 12.5 mi (20 km) from Kensington
Getting to Kensington on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Somerset Station
- Berks St & Girard Ave Stop
- Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop
Things to see and do in and around Kensington
Things to see near Kensington:
- Temple University (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- The Liacouras Center (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- Divine Lorraine Hotel (2 mi/3.2 km away)
- Delaware River (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge (2.3 mi/3.8 km away)
Things to do near Kensington:
- Rivers Casino (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- The Met Philadelphia (1.9 mi/3 km away)
- National Constitution Center (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- African American Museum in Philadelphia (2.5 mi/4 km away)
- Blue Cross RiverRink (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: August, December, July, October (average 113 mm of rainfall)