What's Old City like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Old City, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood for its museums. Nature lovers can visit Independence Mall and Independence National Historical Park. There's plenty more to see, including Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House.
How to get to Old City
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Old City
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Old City
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Old City
Getting to Old City on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 2nd St. Station
- 5th St. Station
Things to see and do in and around Old City
What to see in Old City
- Betsy Ross House
- Historic Arch Street Meeting House
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge
- Independence Mall
- Independence National Historical Park
Things to do in Old City
- Blue Cross RiverRink
- Museum of the American Revolution
- Penn's Landing
- Cherry Street Pier
- Arden Theater Company
Other popular Old City attractions
- Elfreth's Alley
- Old St. Augustine's
- National Museum of American Jewish History
- National Liberty Museum
- Philadelphia's Gay Bingo