Philadelphia, PA

As the fifth largest city in the United States and one of the more historically significant cities in the country, there should be no doubt why groups travel to the City of Brotherly Love.” A charter bus is not only a perfect way to get to the Philadelphia metropolitan area, but also to get around. There are many different reasons why groups would want to visit Philadelphia - these are just a few of them.

Philadelphia is where American democracy began

If you have an interesting in history, Philadelphia is going to be the perfect place to visit. Though other cities make stake claim to having witnessed the birth of the revolution that set American free, Philadelphia is where it all began. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. Moreover, the world famous Liberty Bell resides in Philadelphia.

It is a city of firsts

Philadelphia is home to the first public parks in the United State, the first zoo, and the first U.S. mint. If your group is interested in seeing some of the historic firsts in the history of the United States, Philadelphia is the perfect place to go.

Arts and Culture

The museums in Philadelphia come in all sorts of varieties, from small to massive, modern and historic. Together these museums have millions of books, scientific instruments, artifacts, specimens, and works of art as part of their collections. Places like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Academy of Natural Sciences, and The Franklin Institute Science Museum are certainly worth your time. Youth groups and groups of all ages can enjoy these museums throughout the year.

The Restaurants

There are countless national food magazines that have heralded Philadelphia in recent years. In fact, it was recognized as “the most underrated American food town” by Saveur magazine. There are plenty of rising-star chefs and big-name restaurateurs in Philadelphia including Eric Ripert, Jose Garces, Marc Vetri, Georges Perrier, Stephen Starr, and many more. Philadelphia offers a vast array of group friendly restaurants.

It is affordable

When it comes to groups having fun in Philadelphia, some of the best things to see and do are either close to free, or totally free. Some of the no-cost or low-cost attractions include Linvilla Orchards, the National Liberty Museum, M.E. Church, the Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell Center, and Independence Hall.

Sports

Philadelphia sports fans are known some of the most passionate on the planet. Exultation, anger, and heartache are no strangers to Philadelphia sports fans. All four major league sports are represented in Philadelphia, making it one of the few cities that have professional franchises in basketball, hockey, baseball, and football. Because most of the teams are close to Center City, it makes it easy for both hometown fans and visiting fans to take in all of the action throughout the year. Group tickets are available.