Philadelphia International Airport 19 min
Philadelphia Museum of Art (5 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia (8 min) Collection of over 20,000 unusual, unique anatomical specimens in a museum of medical history. Eastern State Penitentiary (8 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Rodin Museum (8 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Rocky Steps (6 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Barnes Foundation (8 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Independence National Historical Park (9 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Liberty Bell (9 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. The Franklin Institute (7 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Philadelphia Zoo (7 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Independence Hall (10 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (7 min) Research institution's natural history museum featuring dinosaur bones, a butterfly house & more. Reading Terminal Market (9 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Please Touch Museum (7 min) A spacious environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions plus an on-site cafe. Philadelphia City Hall (9 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. |