Philadelphia International Airport 23 min
Eastern State Penitentiary (16 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. The Franklin Institute (13 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Rodin Museum (14 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Independence Hall (16 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Philadelphia Zoo (13 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Fairmount Park (12 min) Historic, big park with walking trails, sports fields, gardens, public art & a reservoir. Barnes Foundation (15 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Liberty Bell (15 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Rocky Steps (15 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Reading Terminal Market (16 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Philadelphia Museum of Art (13 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Boathouse Row (12 min) Scenic riverside site of historic boathouses for rowing clubs dating back to 1853. Independence National Historical Park (15 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia City Hall (15 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Please Touch Museum (11 min) A spacious environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions plus an on-site cafe. |