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. Nature lovers can visit Independence National Historical Park and Independence Mall. There's plenty more to see, including Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House.
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
- Historic Arch Street Meeting House
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge
- Independence National Historical Park
- Elfreth's Alley
Things to Do in Old City
- Blue Cross RiverRink
- Museum of the American Revolution
- Penn's Landing
- Cherry Street Pier
- Arden Theater Company
Other Popular Old City Attractions
- Old St. Augustine's
- Franklin Court
- National Museum of American Jewish History
- Independence Mall
- National Liberty Museum