House Rentals & Condos in Philadelphia

By air

As a major US city, Philadelphia is easily accessible. It is served by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), which handles a huge amount of domestic and international flights. From the airport, it is around a 25-minute drive or 20 minutes on public transport to the downtown area.

By train

Thanks to Philadelphia being a major stop on Amtrak’s Northeast and Keystone Corridor routes it has good rail links to the likes of New York, Boston, Washington DC, and Pittsburgh. Trains on major routes arrive at 30th Street Station where you can catch the subway across the city and also catch regional trains to New Jersey and the rest of Pennsylvania.

By road

Philadelphia is at the crossroads of a number of major highways, with Interstate 95 running to the east of the city. Both I-76 and I-676 connect to the New Jersey Turnpike and Atlantic City Expressway.

If there is one thing Philadelphia is known for across the world it is the cheesesteak. This mouthwatering sandwich brings together thinly sliced beef and gooey cheese, and is topped with onions and peppers in a freshly baked roll.

While every Philly native will have their own favorite restaurant, they will agree the king of South Philly’s cheesesteak scene is Tony Luke’s. Opened by Tony ‘Luke’ Lucidonio Jr. in 1992,Tony Luke’s is a family restaurant welcomes every diner with personalized service and has regularly been voted as making the best cheesesteak in the city.

If you like your cheesesteak with a slice of history then visit Jim’s Steaks or Campo’s. Both restaurants have been dishing out Philly’s favorite sandwich since the 1930s with the latter just blocks away from the Liberty Bell.

Reading Terminal Market is a foodie’s paradise and among the many vendors, Down Home Diner serves the self-professed ‘Philly’s Best Cheesesteak’ at a price perfect for lunch on the go. When the New York Times declares “Philly food could be summed up by those cheesesteaks”, you know Dalessandro's Steaks and Hoagies is worth a visit.

While it champions another of Philadelphia’s legendary hoagies, John’s Roast Pork hangs with the best when it comes to cheesesteaks, including its mouthwatering Steak Milano with grilled tomato and provolone. Add a touch of class to your sandwich at Woodrow’s where you can indulge with lashings of truffle cheese on your steak.

The cheesesteak is such a revered delicacy, it is served by 'royalty' in Philadelphia. Both Pat’s King of Steaks, which claims to be the “inventor of the cheesesteak”, and Steve’s Prince of Steaks, with its rustic interior, will help to crown your culinary tour of Philly.

Like with major cities across the world, one of the best ways to see Philadelphia is a hop-on, hop-off bus tour, allowing you to explore at your leisure. Your tour guide will point out Philly’s hottest spots, from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where you can run up the famous Rocky Steps, to the Liberty Bell.

There is a huge amount of free walking tours across Philadelphia tailored to all interests. Take a foodie tour to sample lip-smacking dishes in Chinatown and the Italian Market. The Independence Mall Tour, meanwhile, explores the history of both Philadelphia and the USA.

Maybe you want to scare yourself silly with a ghost tour of the city which inspired Edgar Allen Pope to write haunting tales like ‘The Raven’. Of course, you can take the weight off your feet and zoom through the Philly streets on a segway tour.

The Philadelphia CityPASS will save you time and money as you set about exploring popular attractions. Philly's city center is home to important art, science, and historical museums such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, the Franklin Institute science museum, and the African American Museum.

"America's Most Historic Prison" awaits at Eastern State Penitentiary, which hosts a Halloween celebration called 'Terror Behind the Walls.' Literary enthusiasts should check out the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, former home to the master of macabre. For people-watching, head to Philadelphia's iconic public squares: Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square, Franklin Square, and Logan Square.

Start with the Philadelphia Zoo, home to over 1,300 animals, from orangutans to lemurs. The 44ft. wooden slide at Smith Memorial Playground is a thrill, as are Franklin Square's carousel and miniature golf course. Head to Fairmount Park’s Memorial Hall for the Please Touch Museum, which offers a literal hands-on experience. Adventure Aquarium, across the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey, takes you under a suspended shark tunnel.

Take a break from the fast pace of the city and visit the rustic surroundings of the Amish country in nearby Lancaster County. Learn about the community's unique way of life on a tour of this peaceful area, as you watch horses and carts go by and enjoy home-made food from the family-run bakeries.

Wine lovers will not be able to resist a trip to Brandywine Valley. This sprawling vineyard, which produces delicious wines, dates back hundreds of years and was once partially owned by Benjamin Franklin.

To get your heart racing, head to Six Flags Adventure Park. Spend a day taking on its iconic roller coasters, watching live shows, and even petting cute animals in the safari park.