5 miles from the phildelphia museum of art. free perks include afternoon tea and cookies, and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. suites add a separate sitting area with a pull-out sofa and a dining table. on the temple university campus, this quaint european-style b&b is a 9-minute walk from the university's septa station and 2. rooms feature traditional decor and include a work desk, cable tv and free wifi Philadelphia International Airport 24 min
Franklin Square (12 min) Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint. The Franklin Institute (14 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Please Touch Museum (15 min) A spacious environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions plus an on-site cafe. Liberty Bell (14 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Independence National Historical Park (13 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia Zoo (19 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Eastern State Penitentiary (11 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Barnes Foundation (12 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Reading Terminal Market (13 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Philadelphia City Hall (13 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Elfreth's Alley (16 min) This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Philadelphia Museum of Art (15 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Rodin Museum (13 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Rocky Steps (13 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Independence Hall (14 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. |