Philadelphia International Airport 17 min
Philadelphia Museum of Art (10 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Independence National Historical Park (8 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Rocky Steps (9 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Franklin Square (7 min) Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint. Elfreth's Alley (8 min) This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Eastern State Penitentiary (11 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Reading Terminal Market (10 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Adventure Aquarium (14 min) Massive aquarium with a 4-D experience theater plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel. Philadelphia Zoo (15 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Independence Hall (9 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Liberty Bell (8 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Barnes Foundation (9 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Philadelphia City Hall (9 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Rodin Museum (9 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. The Franklin Institute (9 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. |