davids train station, 2. 3 miles from villanova university and 16. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. located in the suburbs on the main line, this upscale hotel is an 11-minute walk from the st. perks include a fitness center and a business center, extensive garden areas and meeting space, as well as event and banquet rooms. there's a contemporary american bar and grill, and a breakfast room, along with free parking and a shuttle to area businesses. traditional rooms are equipped with free wifi, coffeemakers and flat-screen tvs, and 24-hour room service is available. 5 miles from the philadelphia museum of art Philadelphia International Airport 23 min
Elmwood Park Zoo (22 min) A small zoo with animal feedings & 300 species of animals indigenous to the Americas. Philadelphia Zoo (23 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Fairmount Park (23 min) Historic, big park with walking trails, sports fields, gardens, public art & a reservoir. Philadelphia Museum of Art (22 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Barnes Foundation (24 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Rocky Steps (24 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Shofuso Japanese House and Garden (21 min) This structure built in Japan in 1953 has a mural exhibit, plus tranquil, landscaped grounds. Eastern State Penitentiary (25 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Chanticleer, a pleasure garden (6 min) Lush arboretum & landscaped garden featuring a large variety of flora plus tours, classes & more. Please Touch Museum (21 min) A spacious environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions plus an on-site cafe. The Franklin Institute (22 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Valley Forge National Historical Park (14 min) Trolley & ranger-led walking tours are offered at this Revolutionary War site with miles of trails. Rodin Museum (24 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania (20 min) Afternoon destination drawing nature-lovers with its collection of flora on a 19th-century estate. Philadelphia City Hall (25 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. |