Philadelphia is the sixth-largest city in the USA. Often referred to as "Philly" 

Philadelphia is the birthplace of America's modern democracy. The city's name translates to "City of Brotherly Love" and has been a seat of freedom since its inception; originally founded by Quakers, the colony promoted religious freedom among its residents.

Best known for its role in the American Revolutionary War, Philadelphia saw the convening of the Continental Congress as well as the writing of the Declaration of Independence & the Constitution. 

Philadelphia was the nation's capital from 1790 until 1800 when Washington, D.C. replaced it.

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange, the oldest one in America, has been in operation since 1790.

Center City - home to LOVE Park, the Chestnut & Walnut shopping & dining districts, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia's city hall & many cultural attractions. 

Old City - features the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, Independence Hall.

South Philly - a collection of neighborhoods famous for its Italian heritage as well as being featured in Rocky, South Philly is also home to FDR Park & all of Philadelphia's major professional sports teams. 

South Street - the center of night life in Philadelphia.

West Philly - Includes University City, Powelton Village & the Philadelphia Zoo. West Philadelphia is also well known for its turn of the century architecture found in its unique, brick "twin" style homes. Fairmount Park, the largest municipal park in the country, is home to Mann Music Center, the Philadelphia Zoo & the Please Touch children's museum. 

University City - home to the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University & University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

Manayunk - is home to many unique stores and shops as well as a thriving student & artist community. 

Chestnut Hill -  is largely a leafy residential neighborhood with a bustling main st complete with restaurants, a hotel, a farmer's market, bakeries & stores. It feels like a small town in the middle of the city.

Northern Liberties - Originally named so because it was free from the regulations & taxes of Philadelphia, it has become a trendy neighborhood in Philadelphia among students, young professionals & artists is also home to many galleries & shops worth seeing. It is becoming Philadelphia's version of SoHo.

Society Hill-Queen Village - one of Philadelphia's oldest neighborhoods - gives you a peek at Philly's old European roots.