s. the modest rooms come with free wi-fi, cable tv and minifridges. set in a redbrick building in the old city, this low-key hotel is a 4-minute walk from both independence hall, where the u. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's an unassuming restaurant/bar. constitution was signed, and a subway station. some suites have loft-style bedrooms and kitchenettes. kids age 5 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult (1 per room) Philadelphia International Airport 15 min
Independence Hall (5 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Philadelphia Museum of Art (11 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Liberty Bell (5 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Reading Terminal Market (12 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Rocky Steps (10 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Franklin Square (9 min) Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint. Philadelphia Zoo (16 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Betsy Ross House (2 min) This landmark was the home of Betsy Ross, the seamstress who sewed the first American flag in 1776. Elfreth's Alley (5 min) This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Adventure Aquarium (10 min) Massive aquarium with a 4-D experience theater plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel. Barnes Foundation (10 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Independence National Historical Park (5 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. The Franklin Institute (9 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Eastern State Penitentiary (11 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Philadelphia City Hall (7 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. |