| the art deco style rooms all have free wi-fi, en suite bathrooms and satellite tv. set in a redbrick building dating to 1901, this casual hotel featuring original architectural details and stained-glass windows is 6 blocks from independence hall, 1 block from pine street's antique shops and 5 minutes' walk from the center city business district. freebies include a free breakfast buffet and all-day snack bar. corner rooms have minifridges. there's also a 24/7 fitness center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Philadelphia International Airport 20 min
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (5 min)
Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs. The Franklin Institute (10 min)
Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Rodin Museum (13 min)
Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Franklin Square (7 min)
Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint. Independence Hall (12 min)
Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Philadelphia Museum of Art (13 min)
Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Independence National Historical Park (11 min)
This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Elfreth's Alley (10 min)
This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Liberty Bell (12 min)
Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Philadelphia City Hall (8 min)
Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Eastern State Penitentiary (13 min)
Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Philadelphia Zoo (17 min)
42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Rocky Steps (11 min)
Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Barnes Foundation (9 min)
Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Reading Terminal Market (9 min)
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. | 
