Philadelphia wrapped up a historic summer after hosting the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest, World Cup matches, and the MLB All-Star Weekend, drawing nearly 1.4 million visitors and earning praise for its

Visit FIFA.com to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ at the official FIFA Fan Festival™ in Lemon Hill Park.

Photo Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic (Franck Fife, Joseph Sohm, Robbie Jay Barratt, Fabrice Coffrini via Getty Images) This article is part of the Host City Guides series, a collection of articles on each location that will stage FIFA World Cup ...

The City of Brotherly Love is renowned for its history—it’s where the United States officially declared its independence, after all—but it has been overshadowed as a tourism destination by cities like New York and Washington, D.C. The last decade has ...

Philadelphia International Airport is gearing up for a busy year ahead. While the airport is no stranger to stepping up during big events in the city, Director of Guest Relations Leah Douglas adds, "2026 is definitely something else that we're all really ...

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Philadelphia spent months preparing for a historic stretch of major events that culminated with the nation’s 250th birthday celebration when the city simultaneously hosted activities at Lemon Hill, on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and in South Philadelphia.

Walnut Street is known for polished shopping, East Passyunk Avenue for its restaurants and the Italian Market for its food traditions. South Street, however, has never been so easy to pin down. That unpredictability is exactly what has made the corridor one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable destinations.