Parkway Museum District Travel Guide

Philadelphia

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (6,105 reviews)
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
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Things to do

Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise

฿2,499
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise
Sesame Place® Tickets

Sesame Place® Tickets

฿2,430
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Sesame Place® Tickets
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,591
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿2,314
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

฿3,038
per adult
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

฿1,607
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
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Top hotels in Parkway Museum District

The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,185 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,185
฿3,706 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Windsor Suites
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,576 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,576
฿6,090 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and ...
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
One Logan Square Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,222 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,222
฿7,240 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
"Great location Clean Wonderful staff Beautiful property"

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The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton
Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

3 out of 5
101 North Broad Street Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,714 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿4,714
฿5,486 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
1421 Arch St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,288 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,288
฿6,154 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
201 North 17th Street Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,891 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,891
฿5,691 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
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Where to stay in Parkway Museum District

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Center City

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

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Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

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Rittenhouse Square

While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

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University City

Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Franklin Field.

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South Philadelphia

Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Citizens Bank Park.

Parkway Museum District Travel Guide