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Visit one of Americas classic cities
Known as the ‘City of Brotherly Love’, Philly was once an important meeting place for the Founding Fathers during the American Revolution as they began to consider American Independence and the constitutional framework that would underpin the United States to the current day.
With such a rich history, it is clear that many people visit Philadelphia to find out more about America’s past. Whilst attractions such as the Liberty Bell and the Independence National Historical Park - with its centrepiece, Independence Hall – are key to the city’s tourism, Philadelphia is a very modern city with much more to offer than simply history. Indeed, Philly is a city known for its distinctive cuisine, arts and culture.
Starting with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts – the oldest such institution in the United States and home to one of the most exceptional collections of American art in the world - lovers of art and science are certain to love Philadelphia. Even the art galleries in Philly are iconic, as evidenced by the 72 stone steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art which played a starring role in the film Rocky.
The museum itself is one of the largest in America, containing over 227,000 items of interest. Visitors interested in sculpture are certain to be impressed by the Rodin Museum on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, recently refurbished and home to the largest collection of Auguste Rodin pieces outside of France. For a more hands-on experience, the Please Touch Museum offers highly interactive exhibits aimed at families.
Music and theatre lovers are also wonderfully catered for in Philadelphia. A trip to Centre City is an absolute must, as it’s there that you will find the Avenue of Arts – a dedicated area that plays host to many of the city’s cultural institutions including the theatre district. Attractions lining the Avenue include the Academy of Music, the Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts and the Kimmel Centre – home to the Philadelphia Orchestra.
If all the walking involved in soaking up Philly’s history and culture leaves you feeling peckish, you’re already in the right place! Philadelphian cuisine is known for three incredible dishes – cheesesteaks (sliced steak with melted cheese on a hotdog bun), hoagies (cold Italian sandwiches bursting with fillings) and scrapple (a breakfast patty made from pork). Of course, the cheesesteak is most iconic – and the locals could argue all day about who makes them best – but we’re sure you won’t be disappointed if you visit Pat’s King of Steaks on Passyunk Avenue or Geno’s on 9th.
Guide to Exploring Philadelphia
Top Hotel Deals
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
1800 Market St, PhiladelphiaLocated in Logan Square, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Art Institute of Philadelphia and Ben Franklin National Memorial. Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Club Quarters Hotel in Philadelphia
1628 Chestnut St, PhiladelphiaClub Quarters is a full service, club-like hotel in a prime location opposite Liberty Place – Philadelphia’s epicenter of restaurants and shops. Two blocks from Rittenhouse Square, and within walking distance of all points of interest.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market St, PhiladelphiaThe Loews Philadelphia Hotel enjoys a prime location in downtown Philadelphia, 1 block from City Hall and Reading Terminal Market, 2 blocks from the Convention Center, and just 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) from the Liberty Bell.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
8840 Tinicum Blvd, PhiladelphiaThis hotel is less than a mile from the Philadelphia International Airport and just over 8 miles from downtown Philadelphia attractions.
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
201 North 17th Street, PhiladelphiaThis 26-story, pet-friendly hotel is 2 blocks from the Philadelphia Convention Center and a short distance to numerous nearby museums including the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square
220 S 17th Street, PhiladelphiaLocated 1 block east of Rittenhouse Square, this Philadelphia hotel is set amid smart shops and art galleries; Liberty Place office towers, Walnut Street restaurants, and Broad Street theaters are within 5 blocks.
City House Hostels: Philadelphia
17 N 2nd Street, PhiladelphiaLocated in Old City, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Christ Church, Liberty Bell Center, and Independence Hall. Reading Terminal Market and Ben Franklin National Memorial are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market St, PhiladelphiaLinked by skywalk to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and Gallery Mall, this Center City Philadelphia hotel is 7 blocks from Chinatown and 8 blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The 13th St Trolley station is just a block away.
Top Flight + Hotel Deals
Radisson Valley Forge Hotel
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£564
per person
Philadelphia Marriott West
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£629
per person
La Quinta Inn & Suites Mt. Laurel - Philadelphia
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£481
per person
Quality Inn
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£496
per person
Crossland Philadelphia - Maple Shade
2.0 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£466
per person
Sleep Inn Cinnaminson Philadelphia East
2.0 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£558
per person
Red Roof Inn Philadelphia - Oxford Valley
2.0 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£488
per person
Valley Forge Casino Resort - Casino Tower
3.0 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£602
per person
Days Inn Horsham Philadelphia
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£484
per person
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Deptford
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£554
per person
Extended Stay America Philadelphia Mt Laurel - Pacilli Place
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£492
per person
Extended Stay America Philadelphia - Airport - Tinicum Blvd
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Sun, 5 Nov
Heathrow - Philadelphia Intl.
£518
per person
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