Center City, PA

Philadelphia

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Pennsylvania Convention Center

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During your trip, find out what's happening at Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention center in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Sesame Place® Tickets

Sesame Place® Tickets

$74
per traveler
88% of travellers recommend
Sesame Place® Tickets
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

$49
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

$59
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Philadelphia & Amish Country Day Trip from New York

Philadelphia & Amish Country Day Trip from New York

$134
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia & Amish Country Day Trip from New York
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Where to stay in Center City

Find the best Center City areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Center City
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Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

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Rittenhouse Square

While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

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University City

Spend some time visiting places like Franklin Field while getting to know University City, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station to see more of the area.

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South Philadelphia

Travelers choose South Philadelphia for its live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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Market East

Enjoy the popular shops in Market East. Reading Terminal Market is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of Philadelphia.

Center City, PA

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