Travel: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

By: Johnathan Wiggins

Philadelphia is the largest City in Pennsylvania and, at the time of the American Revolution, was the largest and most important City in America. Philadelphia is special because it's the city of Brotherly Love. It is the home of the Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independence. It has a lot of places to see and is a big reason why many celebrities and famous people visit a lot. The Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia 76ers are a big reason of why the city of much loved. They have the best fans who support everything and every decision they make. 

I would only be going to Philadelphia for one reason. I would be going for an Eagles game. In total, it would cost a lot to go. It wouldn’t only be the plane tickets, but also a ticket to the game, a hotel room, transportation, and food. 

Plane tickets to Philadelphia range from $160 to $300. Personally, I would want to go straight through without stopping. So going nonstop would cost $297 and would take 5 hours and 10 minutes from Los Angeles, California to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Some reasons to go to Philadelphia include: 

The Liberty Bell

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Boathouse Row

Philadelphia Magic Gardens

If you decide you want to move to Philadelphia, you should know that it costs a four-person family around $3,600 a month to live. Expenses for a single person run around $1,000 a month. 

When it comes to renting, apartments range from $1,200 to $1,800, depending on where you want to live. If you are interested in buying a home, you should be aware that the city has is currently experiencing a shortage of affordable and middle-class housing. 

Another thing you should also know is that crime is a factor, just like any major American city. It does vary based on which part of town you live in.