About This Quiz
Philadelphia is famous for its rich history and its tourism industry is definitely driven by this factor. But there are other attractions, too: great restaurants, galleries, flower shows and performing art shows all attract the tourists every year. Take this quiz and learn more about fascinating Philadelphia.About 30 million people visit Philadelphia a year.
Elfreth's Alley has been a residential street since 1702. Today, as part of a living history program, you can find costumed historical characters, such as Betsy Ross, roaming up and down the street.
When William Penn conceived the idea of Philadelphia, he envisioned a Quaker utopia, a "city of brotherly love," where Native American Indians and Dutch settlers would live side by side, in harmony.
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The New Year's day Mummers Parade is unique to Philadelphia.
Benjamin Franklin and other notables from that time period are buried in the yard adjacent to Christ Church.
The Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers border Philadelphia. Sports activities usually take place on the Schuylkill River and shipping from the Delaware River.
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The Center City of Philadelphia is safe for walking; generally in Philadelphia, people favor walking as their prime mode of transport.
Philadelphia's population is 1.5 million, if you include the surrounding suburbs, it reaches 3.9 million.
Philadelphia's temperatures average in the 20s (-7 C) during the winter and in the 90s (32 C) and humid in the summer.
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In terms of weather, spring and fall are the most pleasant times to visit Philadelphia -- you avoid the temperature extremes. In terms of low tourist season and dropped prices, winter and fall are best.
The average cost of renting a mid-sized car for a week is $200. Prices do vary, though, according to rental company and season.
It is customary to tip taxi drivers 15 percent of the fare. A 20-minute ride into town from the airport should cost $25, not including tip.
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Philadelphia is laid out in a grid. All streets are one way, except for the Parkway, Vine Street, Broad Street and lower Market Street.
Since 1914, Rittenhouse Square has hosted the May flower market. In June, there is a two week fine arts show, where new talent can showcase their work.
Medical oddities, such as preserved tumors and skeletons of giants, can be found at the Mutter Museum.
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Philadelphia's MAP began in 1984 to combat graffiti. In turned 2,400 lifeless walls into stunning landscapes and detailed historic scenes.
Philadelphia's "Avenue of the Arts" is contained in the Freedom Repertory Theater, an African American Theater housed in an historic mansion.
A.M. Calder's 37 foot statute of William Penn caps the elaborate French style City Hall. You can ride in Penn's shoelaces to a height of 548 feet for a bird's eye view of Philadelphia.
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One great advantage of shopping in Philadelphia is that there is no sales tax on clothing. Philadelphia is one of the only cities that has old fashioned department stores like Lord and Taylor.