| morning coffee is complimentary. other amenities include a casual restaurant/bar, plus parking and a 24-hour gym. across from shops and restaurants in the town center, this unfussy hotel is a minute's walk from swarthmore train station, 9 minutes' walk from scott arboretum and 11 minutes on foot from swarthmore college. featuring artwork from college students and alumni, the warm, informal rooms provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. the 1-bedroom suites add living rooms and sofabeds. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Philadelphia International Airport 15 min
The Franklin Institute (24 min)
Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (29 min)
Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs. Rodin Museum (26 min)
Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia (25 min)
Collection of over 20,000 unusual, unique anatomical specimens in a museum of medical history. Independence National Historical Park (25 min)
This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Liberty Bell (25 min)
Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Rocky Steps (27 min)
Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Barnes Foundation (26 min)
Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Philadelphia City Hall (27 min)
Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Please Touch Museum (28 min)
A spacious environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions plus an on-site cafe. Reading Terminal Market (27 min)
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Philadelphia Museum of Art (28 min)
Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Eastern State Penitentiary (28 min)
Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Independence Hall (26 min)
Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Philadelphia Zoo (32 min)
42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. | 
