| in a leafy residential area along highway 1, this humble low-rise hotel is 15 minutes' walk from shopping and dining at roosevelt mall and 12 miles from downtown philadelphia. kids age 15 and under stay at no extra charge with a parent. the informal rooms come with cable tv and sitting areas. interconnecting family rooms are available. there's also a cocktail bar (limited hours). check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is free, as is continental breakfast (weekends only) served in a bright dining room that has floor-to-ceiling windows
Philadelphia International Airport 29 min
Adventure Aquarium (26 min)
Massive aquarium with a 4-D experience theater plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel. Independence National Historical Park (20 min)
This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Independence Hall (22 min)
Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Philadelphia Museum of Art (23 min)
Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Rodin Museum (21 min)
Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Elfreth's Alley (20 min)
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Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. The Franklin Institute (21 min)
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Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Reading Terminal Market (22 min)
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Rocky Steps (22 min)
Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Philadelphia Zoo (25 min)
42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Eastern State Penitentiary (23 min)
Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Liberty Bell (21 min)
Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. | 
