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Philadelphia Facts
Population: 1,517,550
Elevation: 40 feet above sea level
Land Area: 135.1 square miles
Location: Philadelphia is located on the south eastern border of Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River.
Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (when it's noon in Philadelphia, it's 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Philadelphia observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October.
Local Seasons:
The City of Philadelphia offers a variety of seasons for its visitors. As both a business city as well as a historic leisure destination, it welcomes visitors throughout the year. Summers tend to be busier as people from around the world come to see many of the historic attractions in and around the city. With daytime temperatures in the mid 80's F and the nights cooling to the mid 60's, it's an ideal time to explore the host of sites and outdoor attractions available. Spring and fall tend to be quite beautiful as nature changes the seasons with a plethora of seasonal colors. The temperatures are brisk, but perfect for a leisurely stroll through one of the many parks or sipping a warm drink at one of the many cafes and restaurants available. Winters can be chilly and snow is likely at any given time. When the snow does fall, it transforms the city into a Norman Rockwell-like picture, making it just right for sitting by a cozy fire. Whether for business or pleasure, this city of "Brotherly Love" has a season for everyone.
How to Get There:
By Air
Philadelphia International Airport
215-937-5499
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves as the principal gateway for the fifth largest metropolitan population in the United States. The airport is located approximately seven (7) miles from downtown Philadelphia, and is easily accessible from Interstates 76, 95, and 476. In addition, rail service to the airport is available on SEPTA'S High Speed Rail Line (R1) train that operates from 5:25 AM until 11:25 PM daily, every 30 minutes, with easy connections to Amtrak at 30th Street Station. The airport is served by many of the world known airlines as well as certain local and regional carriers.
Ground Transportation:
All of the major car rental companies as well as taxi and limousine service are available at the airport as well as throughout the city.
By Car
The city is easily accessible by car as numerous Instate Highways are near the city. Thinking of the city as a rectangle, I-95 is located at the bottom and on the right; I-276, also called the Pennsylvania Turnpike, is on the top edge; and I-76 spits off the left side into the city. I-676 traverses Center City and connects back into I-76 to nearby Camden, New Jersey, via a bridge. The "blue" route of I-476 forms a left edge about 15 miles from the city and connect I-276 and I-76 at the northern end with I-95 to the south.
By Train
Amtrak
2955 Market St.
30th Street Station
Philadelphia, PA 19104
800-USA-RAIL
Greyhound
1001 Filbert St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-931-4075
Philadelphia Sigler Travelers Service
1330 W Olney Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19141
215-924-1330
How to Get Around:
Philadelphia is a very pedestrian friendly city and therefore it is quite easy to leave the car and walk to many of the interesting sites and attractions. There are additional options available as well:
SEPTA
215-580-7800
SEPTA operates an extensive network of trolleys, buses, commuter trains, and subways.
Call for further information.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January
President' Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, December 31
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