this historic home, located in west philadelphia's university city, is 0. some rooms share adjacent bathrooms. free parking is available (limited), and full breakfast is served each morning. amenities include a computer room, lounges, a foyer, a wraparound porch, gardens and outdoor seating. children ages 10 and older are welcome. the 10 victorian guest rooms feature free wi-fi and period furnishings such as bird cages, velvet settees and brass beds; some have fireplaces and en suite bathrooms with showers or shower/tub combinations. 3 miles from the university of the sciences and 1 mile from the university of pennsylvania. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Philadelphia International Airport 16 min
Philadelphia Zoo (15 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Liberty Bell (12 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Independence National Historical Park (12 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Love Park (11 min) Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture. Rodin Museum (11 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Philadelphia City Hall (11 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Eastern State Penitentiary (12 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Philadelphia Museum of Art (13 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. The Franklin Institute (9 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Rocky Steps (11 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia (10 min) Collection of over 20,000 unusual, unique anatomical specimens in a museum of medical history. Reading Terminal Market (12 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Please Touch Museum (13 min) A spacious environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions plus an on-site cafe. Barnes Foundation (11 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Independence Hall (13 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. |