What's Kensington like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Kensington. In the larger area, you'll find top places to visit such as Wells Fargo Center. The Liacouras Center and Rivers Casino are two places to visit nearby.
How to get to Kensington
Flying to:
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Kensington
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Kensington
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 12.5 mi (20 km) from Kensington
Getting to Kensington on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Somerset Station
- Berks St & Girard Ave Stop
- Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop
Things to see and do in and around Kensington
Things to see near Kensington:
- Temple University (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- The Liacouras Center (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- Delaware River (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge (2.3 mi/3.8 km away)
- Franklin Square (2.4 mi/3.8 km away)
Things to do near Kensington:
- Rivers Casino (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- The Met Philadelphia (1.9 mi/3 km away)
- National Constitution Center (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- African American Museum in Philadelphia (2.5 mi/4 km away)
- Blue Cross RiverRink (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: August, December, July, October (average 113 mm of rainfall)