Thursday, July 24th - Sunday, July 27th, 2025
ACCOMODATIONS
Hotel:
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
400 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
For information about the hotel, click here.
Rooms:
IF we can get a commitment of 45 room nights (which is minimum of 15 rooms for three nights), we can get the rooms for $179 + tax.
Otherwise, the rooms are approximately $250/night + tax.
The NON-SMOKING Rooms include two queen beds, a microwave and mini-fridge, as well as free WiFi, Coffee/Tea Maker, HDTV in 280 square feet. The room sleeps up to 4 comfortably. Featuring complimentary WiFi, mini-refrigerator, microwave, a flat screen TV, coffee/tea maker, bathroom amenities, and a spacious work desk.
View what rooms look like here.
About the Hotel:
It is walking distance from many historical attractions, museums, and parks, and it is near Philadelphia’s business district
The hotel is located just off Market Street, a short stroll from dining, shopping, and major historic landmarks and attractions. Guests can walk to Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The hotel offers easy access to the SEPTA subway and buses, so you can explore all the area has to offer, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Barnes Foundation, Penn’s Landing, Chinatown, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia Zoo, and Fairmount Park.
Hotel Amenities include:
* Hot Breakfast (NOT FREE)
* Free WiFi
* Restaurant & Bar
* Onsite Parking – Fees Apply
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Shuttle services that go from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to downtown:
- Uber: Offers rides from PHL Airport to downtown Philadelphia
- Lyft: Offers rides from PHL Airport to downtown Philadelphia
- Taxi service – generally available curbside
- GO Airport Shuttle: Provides non-stop car service and private transfers, https://gowithus.com
- Prime Time Shuttle: Offers shared rides, private cars, and luxury vehicles
- SuperShuttle: Offers black cars, SUVs, and private vans
- King Limo: Offers a 35-passenger Freightliner bus
- Super Trans: Offers affordable airport shuttle services
- The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA): Offers free shuttle buses 24 hours a day to and from the parking lot garages, THE PPA DOES NOT GO DOWNTOWN
ACTIVITIES
Three websites have a plethora of information about things to do in Philadelphia:
Philadelphia Visitor’s Center Corporation https://www.phlvisitorcenter.com/
City Hall Visitor’s Center https://www.phlvisitorcenter.com/
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/
The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the upholsterer and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she is said to have sewed the first American flag.
HISTORICAL LANDMARKS:
The Liberty Bell:
Open daily 9 am–5 pm
Free admission
https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/libertybellcenter.htm
Tun Tavern Historical Marker USMC – https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=51109
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 733-0390
https://www.phillymagicgardens.org
Open Wed-Mon, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
CLOSED on Tuesdays
Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs.
Self-guided general admission tickets frequently sell out due to a high volume of visitors. We strongly advise that you reserve tickets in advance to guarantee entry, especially on weekends and holidays. If tickets are still available for the day, walk-ups may also be directed to purchase tickets online.
Self-guided general admission tickets are timed and allow entrance on the selected date at the selected time. Late arrivals may be refused entry. If you can no longer make your scheduled visit, please call 215-733-0390 ext. 119 before your ticket time to reschedule pending availability. Tickets are no longer valid once the ticket time has passed.
Self-guided general admission tickets are nonrefundable. PMG is open rain or shine. Tickets do not guarantee entrance to all areas of PMG.
PMG’s hours may vary due to public events. Please refer to our calendar for updated general admission hours.
MUSEUMS
Benjamin Franklin Museum https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/benjaminfranklinmuseum.htm
Museum for Art in Wood https://museumforartinwood.org
Fireman’s Hall Museum https://www.firemanshallmuseum.org
Elfreth’s Alley Museum https://www.elfrethsalley.org
National Constitution Center https://constitutioncenter.org
African American Museum in Philadelphia https://www.aampmuseum.org
Museum of the American Revolution https://www.amrevmuseum.org
The Franklin Institute https://fi.edu/en
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia https://moiphilly.com/
Reading Terminal Market
1136 Arch Street, #400
Philadelphia, PA
https://readingterminalmarket.org
Explore Philly’s oldest public market with over 75 diverse, small, family-owned businesses providing local produce, meats, poultry, seafood, cheeses, baked goods, confections and an array of freshly prepared foods & gifts. Open Daily, 8AM – 6PM
Franklin Square (Park)
200 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/
Franklin Square is located at 6th & Race Streets in Philadelphia, just two blocks from the Independence Visitor Center and Liberty Bell Center.
Franklin Square, along with the Parx Liberty Carousel, Chilly Philly Mini Golf, SquareBurger, and the playgrounds will be open during the day.
Escape the city’s hubbub and bask in an “aaaahhhh” moment at Franklin Square. One of William Penn’s five original squares, Franklin Square is steeped in history and brimming with fun for everyone. Bordering Philadelphia’s Historic District and the Old City and Chinatown neighborhoods, the park offers visitors and residents seven acres of tranquil nature, the colorful Parx Liberty Carousel, the one-of-a-kind Philly Mini Golf course, and the renowned SquareBurger, all centered around the beautifully restored fountain which was built in 1838.
Parking
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for Franklin Square, visit the Franklin Square SpotHero Parking Page.
Parx Liberty Carousel
200 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
The Center City’s only carousel features a zebra, a lion, an eagle, a dragon, and more! Hop on this spectacular All-American style carousel with hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones.
Ages 3+: $4
Children 2-and-under: FREE
(Children under 42″ must be accompanied by an adult)
Tickets purchased are valid for entrance during any public operating hours. Please check our operating calendar for operating times, dates and special events.
Access Cards are honored and can be purchased at Franklin Square.
Buy tickets here.
Chilly Philly Mini Golf
200 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Center City’s only outdoor mini golf course features lights, seasonal music, and larger-than-life wintertime friends throughout the course. Don’t miss Philly Mini Golf decked out for the holidays!
Tickets:
Adults (13+): $15
Children (3-12): $12
Access Cards are not valid for special holiday attractions, such as Spooky Mini Golf, Chilly Philly Mini Golf, and Chilly Philly Mini Golf with Love. Visit www.art-reach.org for more information.
Access Cards are not valid for Chilly Philly Mini Golf.
Street Curling
200 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Street Curling is played on an elevated platform where two teams take turns sliding “stones” across synthetic ice towards the target. This winter, bring on the friendly competition at Franklin Square!
Rent one of Franklin Square’s two iceless curling rinks in half-hour time slots for up to eight players.
Cost:
$40 per session
Up to 8 people per session
Both Street Curling rinks offer the same experience.
Markets & Grocery Stores
- Mulberry Market
- Riverwards Produce Market – Old City
Deli’s, Cafes & Bakeries