Philadelphia has become an exciting destination for families seeking history, art, education, health care, sports and great restaurants and entertainment. Philadelphia has been dubbed by National Geographic Magazine as this decade's "next great American City." There is a lot going on in Philadelphia day and night. Philadelphia's location is just over two hours from both New York and Washington, D.C. and it's easy access by train, bus, car make Philadelphia an exceptional tourist attraction. The wise consumer should check out the Bed and Breakfasts of Philadelphia since most are priced less the hotels and most are often located on public transportation lines making them convenient to all the various attractions. Philadelphia Bed and Breakfasts are nestled within the many diverse communities that make up the city and give tourists a feel for the wonderful people that live here. Often people only think of Bed and Breakfasts as country inns, but Philadelphia Bed and Breakfasts set a standard for urban living with all the near by conveniences.