Population:

5.8 million in the metropolitan area

Time Zone:

Eastern

Climate:

Philadelphia’s climate is affected somewhat by its location near the Atlantic Ocean. High humidity is common in the summer, and high winds and cold temperatures are likely in the winter. Average summer highs are in the 80s, but temperatures are capable of exceeding 90. Average winter highs are in the 30s and 40s, dropping to below freezing in the evenings. Spring and fall temperatures are pleasant, averaging out to the 50s. Rain is most plentiful in July and August, and winter months receive an average of 20 inches of snowfall.

Airport:

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
8000 Essington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
800-PHL-GATE (745-4283)

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Philadelphia:

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
City Bus & Light Rail
215-580-7800

Taxis:

City Cab Company, Inc.
215-492-6600

PHL Taxi
215-232-2000

Visitor Information:

Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
1700 Market Street Suite 3000
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-636-3300

Dining:

City Tavern
138 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-413-1443

Built in 1773, the City Tavern hosted celebrations led by many of the Founding Fathers. Today, this elegant restaurant retains its history and celebrates fine dining. Menu specialties include lobster pie, pecan and honey glazed duckling, medallions of venison and more.

Dante and Luigi’s
762 South 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-922-9501

Dante and Luigi’s, located in the historic Italian Market District, is the country’s oldest Italian restaurant. Traditional Old World recipes such as osso baco or stuffed calamari over linguini are complemented by the restaurant’s Old World atmosphere.

London Grille
2301 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-978-4545

The London Grille is a New American restaurant that allows parents a nice, grown-up meal, and keeps the kids happy with a special children’s menu. Located in the historic Art Museum district, the restaurant’s extensive menus feature grilled liver, butter poached tilefish and other eclectic dishes. This is a perfect spot for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch.