Philadelphia
USA · Ranked #249 of 406
76
Overall
🟡 Doable
Some challenges, plan ahead
$180
per day
22°C
avg temperature
21h
from Australia
No
visa (AU passport)
Daily cost is an estimate assuming two adults + one toddler, mid-range self-catering stay, one paid activity/day. Excludes flights. Full methodology
Family Scores
How we score →Parent Tips
🚼Pram
Independence National Historical Park and the Ben Franklin Parkway (home to the Please Touch Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art) are flat and stroller-friendly, though some Old City streets are cobbled. SEPTA transit has elevators at major stations but coverage is patchy.
🍽️Food & Eating
Reading Terminal Market is an excellent one-stop option for picky eaters, with dozens of food stalls under one roof. Tap water is safe to drink.
🛡️Safety
The main historic and museum districts are well patrolled and safe for families, though some neighborhoods outside the tourist core have higher crime, so it's worth sticking to well-known areas. Tap water is safe to drink.
🏥Hospitals
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is one of the best paediatric hospitals in the world and based right in the city. Urgent care clinics are widespread.
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