Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) services 24 airlines with over 300 nonstop destinations in the United States. Upon arrival it’s an approximate 24-minute ride on the SEPTA Airport Line to Center City. Driving from the airport to the DoubleTree Center City Hotel is a 20-minute trip.
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Traveling to Philadelphia
Philadelphia is accessible by bus from most major Mid-Atlantic cities and more. The Greyhound Philadelphia Bus Station provides services to towns and cities both within and outside of Pennsylvania.
Amtrack offers service to the historic 30 Street Station in Philadelphia, just a short walk from Centre City. Visitors can also travel to and from Philadelphia’s Countryside via SEPTA Regional Rail out of 30th Street Station, Suburban Station, or Jefferson Station. SEPTA provides updated information on Regional Rail schedules and fares.
By car, Interstates 95 and 76, and the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Turnpikes, provide direct access into Philadelphia. from all points on the compass. DoubleTree Philadelphia Centre City has garage parking. Cost per night is $38.00. Vehicle height limit 6'3"
Traveling Around Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of the best cities to walk around in. It offers everything you will find in a major metropolitan city, with the ease of a small town. Visitors can easily explore multiple neighborhoods, attractions, and restaurants on foot. It’s also easy to hop on a bus, or train to navigate the city. SEPTA is Philadelphia’s local transit agency, responsible for Regional Rail, subways, buses, and trolleys. There are two subway lines, the Broad Street Line and the Market-Frankford Line and multiple trolley lines to connect you throughout the city. SEPTA connects Center City with the surrounding neighborhoods and suburbs as far north as Trenton, New Jersey and south as Newark, Delaware.
There are more than 1,800 licensed cabs in Philadelphia, some of the most prominent services being the Philadelphia Taxicab Service, 215-Get-A-Cab, and the Germantown Cab Company. Download the Uber or Lyft app to order a car to your location.
(Philadelphia Taxi Cab Service)
(215-Get-A-Cab)
(https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/philadelphia/)
(https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/philadelphia-pa)
Hotel Information
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City
237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5686, US
Philadelphia Attractions & Experiences
Philadelphia is known for its extensive contributions to U.S history, especially the American Revolution, and served as the nation’s capital until 1800. Today it is one of the world’s largest metropolitan regions. It maintains contemporary influence in culture, music, arts, sports, and industry, not to mention great food. Come for the convention but plan a few days to visit this culturally diverse and exciting city. Listed are just a few experiences Philly has to offer.
Dining
Fergie’s Pub
Philly Inspired Irish Pub
1214 Sansom Street, Center City
215.928.8118
Link: www.fergies.com
The Cheesecake Factory
1430 Walnut Street, Center City
267.457.2203
Link: www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Buca D’Oro – Almafi Coast Inspired Cuisine
711 Locust Street, Washington Square
215.928.0556
Link: www.bucadororistorante.com
Monster Vegan – Scary good Vegan Comfort Food
1229 Spruce Street, Center City
215.790.9494
Link: www.Themonstervegan.com
Flambo – Caribbean Restaurant
205 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia
267.639.5179
Link: www.flamboh.com
Grandma’s Philly – Thai Cuisine
1304 Walnut Street, Center City
215.315.9050
Link: www.grandmasphilly.com
Monk’s Café- European Style Cuisine
264 S. 16th Street, Philadelphia
215.545.7005
Link: www.monkscafe.com
Maggiano’s Little Italy
1201 Filbert Street, Center City
215.567.2020
Link: https://www.maggianos.com/
Tradesman’s – BBQ
1322 Chestnut Street, Center City
267.457.3994
Link: www.tradesmansphl.com
The Tavern – Fresh American Tavern Fare
243 South Camac Street
215.545.1102
Link: www.thetavernphilly.com
Cleavers – Cheesesteak and More
108 South 18th Street
215.515.3828
Link: www.cleaversphilly.com
Museums
Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA
215.299.1000
Link: www.Ansp.org
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
215.574.0380
Link: www.aampmuseum.org
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
215.629.4026
Link: https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/
Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA
215.448.1200
Link: www.fi.edu
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
215.965.2305
Link: recreation.gov
Independence Seaport Museum
221 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
215.413.8655
Link: www.phillyseaport.org
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
215.253.6731
Link: www.amrevmuseum.org
Art Experiences
Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
215.278.7000
Link: Barnesfoundation.org
Pennsylvania’s Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
215.972.7600
Link: [email protected]
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
215.733.0390
Link: Phillymagicgardens.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
215.763.8100
Link: Philamuseum.org
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
215-763-8100
Link: Rodinmuseum.org
Wonderspaces
27 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Link: Philadelphia.wonderspaces.com
Attractions & Experiences
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA
215.236.3300
Link: easternstate.org
Cherry Street Pier
121 N. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
215.923.0818
Link: [email protected]
Delaware County Veterans Memorial
4599 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA
610.400.8722
Link: delcoveteransmemorial.org
Delaware River Trail
3.3 miles from Pier 70 in South Philadelphia to Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown
Philadelphia, PA
215.629.3200
Link: [email protected]
Kick Axe Throwing
232 Market St., Philadelphia, PA
800.850.6756
Link: kickaxe.com
Museum of Illusions
401 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
267.703.2270
Link: Moiphilly.com
Sightseeing Philadelphia (Hop On – Hop Off)
215.922.2300
Link: phltour.com