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| Independence Visitor’s Center 800-537-7676 This new $38 million visitor center has information on more than 500 area attractions. It’s located at 6th and Market — right across from the Liberty Bell. |
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In most cities, choosing a hotel can be the most difficult part of the planning process, but not in Philly. Check out our special hotel partners or call our toll-free number 877-88-PHILA to speak with a live Visit Coordinator for specific recommendations and reservations. Traveling by Train Traveling by rail could prove to be the easiest way to get to Philly. Amtrak offers a special Buy One Ticket, Get 50% Off a Companion Ticket for students traveling with a parent to visit colleges. Click on the link above for details. Campus to Campus Logistics Plan to spend a half-day at each campus you’re interested in. The Miles Chart will give you an idea of the distances between colleges.  Using
Public TransportationPhiladelphia's public transportation is inexpensive, safe and convenient (for a map go to Septa.org). Save on the $2.00 one-way cash fare by purchasing $1.45 tokens before boarding SEPTA, the city's subway and bus system (for sales locations click here). For multiple trips on the same day, use a $6.00 “DayPass." Navigating Center City Whether you're walking or driving downtown, the city's near-perfect grid is easy to follow. Add 100 for every block away from the axis of Market Street (north-south) or Front Street (east-west). With few exceptions, north-south streets are numbered, while the 5 major east-west streets are named for local trees. For a map of downtown Philly click here. |
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