What's Kensington Like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, why not consider Kensington? In the larger area, you'll find top places to visit like Wells Fargo Center. The Liacouras Center and Rivers Casino are two places to visit nearby.
How to Get to Kensington
Flying to:
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Kensington
- Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Kensington
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 12.5 mi (20 km) from Kensington
Getting to Kensington on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Somerset Station
- Berks St & Girard Ave Stop
- Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop
Things to See and Do in and around Kensington
Things to See near Kensington:
- Temple University (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- The Liacouras Center (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- Delaware River (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge (2.3 mi/3.8 km away)
- Franklin Square (2.4 mi/3.8 km away)
Things to Do near Kensington:
- Rivers Casino (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- The Met Philadelphia (1.9 mi/3 km away)
- National Constitution Center (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- African American Museum in Philadelphia (2.5 mi/4 km away)
- Blue Cross RiverRink (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Philadelphia?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 74°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 38°F)
- Rainiest months: August, December, July, October (average 4 inches of rainfall)