What's Kensington like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Kensington. Top places in the larger area to visit include Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse Square. Wells Fargo Center is one not-to-be-missed sight nearby.
How to get to Kensington
Flying to:
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Kensington
- Philadelphia International 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 the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood 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:
- Pennsylvania Convention Center (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- Rittenhouse Square (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- University of Pennsylvania (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
- Temple University (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- The Liacouras Center (1.5 mi/2.4 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)
- Blue Cross RiverRink (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- Liberty Bell Center (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: August, December, July, October (average 113 mm of rainfall)