Philadelphia Brag List

Updated: June 02, 2020

While Philadelphia is known worldwide for our rich history, the City of Brotherly Love has accumulated significant accolades for our walkable downtown, distinct neighborhoods, outstanding restaurants, exceptional arts and culture, outdoor life, tax-free shopping and much more.

• Time Out ranks Philadelphia 16 out of the 48 best cities in the world.

• Philadelphia is one of the 25 Best U.S. cities to spend a weekend, according to Thrillist.

• Reading Terminal Market named “Best Farmers Market in the U.S.” by the Online Farmers Market.

• Philadelphia is one of 19 cities that must be seen in 2019, according to Viewfinder Travel Blog.

• GQ celebrates Philadelphia as the 2018 “City of the Year.”

• Philadelphia is one of America’s “Most Fun” cities, according to Thrillist.

• Philadelphia makes Best Cities list of the top 100 cities in the world.

• One of the most walkable cities in the country, Philadelphia’s accessibility by foot serves as a model for other cities looking to improve their Walk Score, according to Vox.

• PHL International Airport among the best in the U.S., according to The Points Guy.

• Philadelphia is ranked as the best city in America for diversity in science, tech, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, according to SmartAsset.

• PHL International Airport in top 10 airports in U.S. according to Fox Business.

• Philadelphia is a top city for “Bleisure,” according to TravelBank study of the 25 largest U.S. cities.

• Philadelphia is one of “America’s Favorite Cities,” according to Travel + Leisure.

• CNN Travel names Independence National Historical Park one of “America’s Best Urban National Parks.”

• Forbes calls Philadelphia one of America’s most diverse restaurant cities.

• Travel + Leisure on Philadelphia: “Might Just Be the Best Food City on the East Coast Right Now.”

• Philadelphia is one of the prettiest cities in the United States, says MSN’s The Insider.

• Forbes calls Philadelphia one of the 10 Coolest U.S. Cities to Visit in 2018

• Philadelphia wins 2017 James Beard Awards for Outstanding Chef (Michael Solomonov, Zahav), Outstanding Restaurateur (Stephen Starr, Starr Restaurants) and Best Chef Mid-Atlantic (Greg Vernick, Vernick Food & Drink)

• Philadelphia ranked No. 2 among ‘Best Places to Visit in the United States’ by U.S. News & World Report

• One of the ‘Best Places to Travel in 2017’ — Travel and Leisure

• Named a Top 20 Emerging Startup Hub by Technet

• One of ‘25 Incredible Destinations’ from Across the Globe — Fodor Travel’s Go List 2016

• First World Heritage City in the United States — Selected by Organization of World Heritage Cities

• One of America’s Greatest Eating Cities — Bon Appetit

• One of Top 19 ‘Knowledge Capitals’ in USA and Europe — Brookings Institution

• No. 1 Most Exciting Place to See in the U.S. in 2016 — Lonely Planet

• Where in the World to Eat (Zahav ranked among best in the world) — Conde Nast Traveler

• No. 4 Most Walkable City in America — Redfin’s Walk Score

• Best Urban Trail in America — USA Today and 10Best Readers Choice Awards

• No. 2 Best Shopping City in the World — Conde Nast Traveler 2015 Reader’s Choice Awards