Philadelphia earned its nickname, the City of Brotherly Love, long before it became one of the most historically significant cities in the country, and today that sense of pride runs just as deep as ever. Founded in 1682 by William Penn, Philly served as a cornerstone of the American Revolution and even acted as the nation's capital during its earliest years. That layered past is still very much alive here, from the cobblestone streets of Old City near Independence Hall to the iconic Liberty Bell, drawing visitors and residents alike into the story of how this country came to be.
Beyond the history books, Philadelphia has an arts scene anchored by world-class institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes Foundation, a nationally recognized culinary culture centered around spots like the Italian Market and Reading Terminal Market, and a sports devotion that borders on religion when the Eagles, Phillies, or Flyers take the field.
