Philadelphia International Airport 19 min
Philadelphia Museum of Art (10 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Philadelphia Zoo (15 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. Philadelphia City Hall (4 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Independence Hall (7 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Reading Terminal Market (3 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Rodin Museum (10 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Elfreth's Alley (8 min) This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Rocky Steps (9 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. The Franklin Institute (8 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Barnes Foundation (7 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Love Park (6 min) Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture. Liberty Bell (6 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Independence National Historical Park (4 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Franklin Square (10 min) Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint. |