check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is available (fee). upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas, minifridges and microwaves. low-key rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers. off i-95 and 2 miles from philadelphia international airport, this relaxed hotel is 12 miles from the mann center and 10 miles from independence hall. freebies include hot breakfast and an airport shuttle. other amenities consist of an indoor pool, a fitness room and a business center Philadelphia International Airport 6 min
The Franklin Institute (17 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Rodin Museum (18 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Philadelphia Museum of Art (20 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Philadelphia City Hall (19 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (22 min) Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs. Reading Terminal Market (20 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Independence Hall (19 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Independence National Historical Park (18 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Eastern State Penitentiary (20 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Please Touch Museum (21 min) A spacious environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions plus an on-site cafe. Barnes Foundation (19 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Philadelphia Zoo (24 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Elfreth's Alley (20 min) This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Rocky Steps (19 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Liberty Bell (18 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. |