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The cheesesteak debate is a good entry point, but Philadelphia's food scene has moved well beyond that conversation. The Italian Market, Reading Terminal Market, and a restaurant culture that has earned national recognition give the city serious culinary credibility. Properties across Center City, Old City, and the Rittenhouse Square area place historic landmarks and the restaurant scene within easy walking distance of most rooms.
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Philadelphia Guide
####America’s Most Historic Square Mile
You can’t tell the story of the United States without Philadelphia. Certainly not the beginning. Founded in 1682, the City of Brotherly Love was where the Declaration of Independence was signed, where the Constitution was devised, and where Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in what would become one of the most famous scientific experiments of all time. The city’s colonial and Revolutionary-era attractions are concentrated in Independence National Historical Park, where you’ll find national treasures to rival anything in Washington, DC, or Boston.
- Independence Hall: The birthplace of America. See for yourself the room where the Founding Fathers debated and signed both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
- Liberty Bell: This 2,000-pound icon has been an enduring symbol of American freedom since it was made in 1752.
- Benjamin Franklin Museum: Explore the life of America’s inventor-statesman via interactive animations and other hands-on exhibits.
- National Constitution Center features a multimedia presentation on the country’s founding that’s displayed on a 360-degree domed ceiling, as well as galleries filled with artifacts, including a rare copy of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Fun in the Present
- Philadelphia Museum of Art: Jog up the steps made famous by Sylvester Stallone in Rocky and head inside to check out art from the Middle Ages to today. Highlights include a collection of French Impressionist paintings, and a 1-acre terraced Sculpture Garden.
- South Street: Philly’s funkiest strip, where you’ll find some of the best people-watching in town, along with an eclectic mix of shops, bars, and restaurants.
- Philadelphia's Magic Gardens: Mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar used bottles, dishware, bicycle parts, and other assorted gewgaws to create the brightly colored, multilayered outdoor maze at this folk-art space. It’s best appreciated in person.
Hungry in Philly
- Pat’s vs. Geno’s: At the corner of 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue in South Philly, Pat’s King of Steaks and across-the-street rival Geno’s Steaks face off in a neverending battle for cheesesteak dominance. Try them both and take a side.
- Rita’s Italian Ice: This beloved chain, recognizable by its red, green, and white containers, sells one of Philadelphia’s favorite treats. Ask for the gelati variation, which combines flavored ice and creamy frozen custard.
- Philly Soft Pretzel Factory serves up warm, hand-twisted pretzels in both sweet and savory flavors at several locations throughout the city.
Where to Stay
- Morris House Hotel: Built in 1787, this boutique hotel in Center City is a National Historic Landmark. It features a Revolutionary-era lounge and a formal garden.
- Hotel Palomar: A 1929 gem, restored to its full Art Deco glory thanks to a multimillion-dollar renovation. Steps from the Old City and the Mutter Museum (where you can peruse a collection of medical oddities and old timey surgical implements)
- Spruce Hill Manor: An 1879 mansion-turned-hotel within walking distance of the historic district, with unique rooms decorated with antiques
Frequently Asked Questions
For central Philadelphia, a solid deal usually falls between about $135 and $220 per night, with some options dipping under $120 in King of Prussia or Wilmington. On this page, examples include Cambria Downtown-Center City at about $161 and Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District around $135 per night.
Families can find strong value at properties like Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, where kids stay free and you’re right on the waterfront near Old City, and The Alloy King of Prussia, which also offers kids-stay-free savings close to Valley Forge and the King of Prussia shopping area.
Yes, couples often book romantic getaways at Inn of the Dove in Bensalem, which offers suites with jetted tubs and fireplaces starting around $170 per night including fees. For an upscale historic vibe within about 30 miles, HOTEL DU PONT in Wilmington pairs luxury rooms with a noted fine-dining restaurant.
Good value near the historic district includes Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, both within a short walk of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Current sample rates on this page sit around $135 to $155 per night including fees for these Old City locations.
For a weekend in Center City, budget-conscious travelers often look at Cambria Downtown-Center City, Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City, and Club Quarters near Rittenhouse, with recent example prices on this page roughly between $147 and $162 per night including taxes and fees.
Travelers seeking upscale stays near Philadelphia can find luxury offers at HOTEL DU PONT, where recent deals show a Luxury King room dropping from about $450 to under $280 per night with valet parking included, as well as premium options like The Logan and Kimpton Hotel Palomar in Philadelphia’s museum and shopping corridor.
Yes, properties such as Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City and Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center sit right by the Convention Center, with recent all-in sample rates around $152 per night. These spots put you steps from Reading Terminal Market and regional rail connections.
Staying just outside the city can trim nightly costs, with examples like Hyatt Place Philadelphia/King of Prussia around $97 and DoubleTree in Wilmington roughly $116 including fees, compared with many downtown options above $140. These suburbs still offer reasonable driving access to Center City, museums, and historic sites.