Philadelphia International Airport 18 min
Eastern State Penitentiary (13 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (11 min) Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs. Philadelphia City Hall (6 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Philadelphia Zoo (17 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Philadelphia Museum of Art (13 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. The Franklin Institute (10 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Barnes Foundation (10 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Independence National Historical Park (10 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Liberty Bell (10 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Rocky Steps (12 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Independence Hall (9 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Elfreth's Alley (14 min) This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Rodin Museum (12 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Love Park (8 min) Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture. Reading Terminal Market (10 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. |