Philadelphia, a dynamic place where big city excitement meets hometown charm, awaits your arrival. Find your next home in Philadelphia and enjoy one of the best cities in the world.  Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the cradle of liberty offers much more than cobblestone streets and historical landmarks. Cultural, culinary, artistic and ethnic treasures abound in this city and its surrounding countryside. The fifth-largest city in the country, Philadelphia is a welcoming place, a city based on freedom of expression.

New and one-of-a-kind attractions, a wealth of art and culture, renowned performing arts companies, awe-inspiring architecture, a walkable downtown, seemingly endless shopping (with no tax on clothes) and a restaurant renaissance that has caught the world's attention all promise to create an unforgettable Philadelphia experience.

Important Philadelphia Phone Numbers

Emergency and Medical Assistance
Fire, Police and Ambulance: 911
Airport Medical Emergencies: 937-3111
American Red Cross Emergency Services: 299-4889
Dental Emergency & Information, 925-6050
Doctor (Philadelphia County Medical Society): 563-5343
Poison Control Center: 386-2100; outside of Philadlephia, 800-722-7112

Limousines/Shuttles
Academy Bus Tours: 609-625-6900
Boston Coach: 800-672-7676
Carey Limousine: 215-492-8402 or 800-336-4646

Public Transportation
New Jersey Transit: 569-3752 or 800-626-RIDE
Philly PHLASH: 4-PHLASH
SEPTA: 580-7800

Consulates
Austria: 722-7630
Chile: 829-9520
Czech Republic: 646-7777
Denmark: 625-9900
Dominican Republic: 923-3006
Eucador: 925-9060
Finland & Sweden: 464-5565
France: 851-1474
Germany: 665-3263
Guatemala: 885-5551
Haiti: 751-2516
Israel: 546-5556
Italy: 592-7329
Japan: 553-2170
Liberia: 854-6369
Madagascar: 640-7832
Mexico: 922-4262
Monoco: 665-0152
The Netherlands: 610-520-9591
Norway: 462-2502
Panama: 574-2994
Spain: 848-6180
Switzerland: 922-2215
United Kingdom: 557-7665

Tours
Absolutely Philadelphia: 772-0739
American Trolley Tours: 333-2119
Ben Franklin Carriage Co: 923-8522
Connective Tours: 925-TOUR
Foundation for Architecture: 569-3187
Friends of Philadelphia Parks: 879-8159
Independence National Historic Park Tours: 597-8974
Liberty Belle: 629-1131
Philadelphia on Foot: 800-340-9869
Philadelphia Trolley Works: 925-TOUR
'76 Carriage Co: 925-TOUR
Society Hill Carriage Co.: 627-6128
Spirit of Philadelphia: 923-1419

Miscellaneous
Travelers Aid Society: 546-0571
Time: 846-1212
Weather: 936-1212