What's Center City like?
Come to Center City for a glimpse of landmarks such as Liberty Bell Center, and to take in some culture at places such as Philadelphia Museum of Art. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of restaurants. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse Square are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Center City
Center City is located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the heart of Philadelphia.
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Center City
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Center City
- Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer), 28.8 mi (46.3 km) from Center City
Getting to Center City on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 11th St Station
- 13th St. Station
- 8th St Station
Things to see and do in and around Center City
What to see in Center City
- Pennsylvania Convention Center
- Liberty Bell Center
- Rittenhouse Square
- City Hall
- Franklin Square
Things to do in Center City
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Reading Terminal Market
- Academy of Music
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
- Walnut Street
Other popular Center City attractions
- Independence Hall
- National Constitution Center
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge
- Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
- Philadelphia's Magic Gardens