| there's an adjoining restaurant and a cafe, as well as a garden, a lounge and meeting space. in an 1840s brownstone townhouse, this elegant boutique hotel in center city is within 5 minutes' walk of restaurants, rittenhouse square and the kimmel center. suites add sitting areas and kitchenettes. a pair of extended-stay apartments with kitchens are available. some offer flat-screen tvs, soaking tubs or balconies. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the plush, individually designed rooms feature both classic and modern decor, plus free wifi, and sprivate or en suite bathrooms
Philadelphia International Airport 17 min
Eastern State Penitentiary (10 min)
Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Independence National Historical Park (7 min)
This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Independence Hall (7 min)
Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (12 min)
Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs. Rocky Steps (8 min)
Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Reading Terminal Market (11 min)
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Liberty Bell (7 min)
Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Philadelphia Zoo (14 min)
42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Rodin Museum (9 min)
Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. The Franklin Institute (16 min)
Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Elfreth's Alley (12 min)
This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Philadelphia Museum of Art (9 min)
Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Love Park (6 min)
Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture. Barnes Foundation (6 min)
Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Philadelphia City Hall (7 min)
Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. | 
