| parking and hot drinks are complimentary. suites add whirlpool tubs. children stay at no charge with an adult. the simple rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas, plus minifridges and microwaves. there's also a lobby lounge. off the new jersey turnpike, this unassuming budget hotel is 2 miles from garden state discovery museum and 10 miles from adventure aquarium. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Philadelphia International Airport 29 min
Betsy Ross House (23 min)
This landmark was the home of Betsy Ross, the seamstress who sewed the first American flag in 1776. The Franklin Institute (24 min)
Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Philadelphia Museum of Art (26 min)
Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Franklin Square (21 min)
Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint. Independence Hall (23 min)
Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Rodin Museum (24 min)
Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Elfreth's Alley (23 min)
This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Barnes Foundation (25 min)
Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Philadelphia City Hall (24 min)
Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Rocky Steps (24 min)
Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Independence National Historical Park (22 min)
This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Eastern State Penitentiary (26 min)
Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Liberty Bell (22 min)
Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Reading Terminal Market (23 min)
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Adventure Aquarium (23 min)
Massive aquarium with a 4-D experience theater plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel. | 
