What's Old City Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Old City, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its museums. Take in some culture at Betsy Ross House and Museum of the American Revolution. There's plenty more to see, including Independence Mall and Penn's Landing.
How to Get to Old City
Flying to:
- Philadelphia Intl. 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 Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- Independence Mall
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge
- Elfreth's Alley
- Cherry Street Pier
Things to Do in Old City
- Museum of the American Revolution
- Penn's Landing
- Franklin Court
- National Museum of American Jewish History
- Hudson Beach Glass Philadelphia
Other Popular Old City Attractions
- Old St. Augustine's
- Historic Arch Street Meeting House
- Blue Cross RiverRink
- Carpenters' Hall
- National Liberty Museum