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Popular places to visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Philadelphia Zoo
America's first zoo continues to captivate with painstakingly built habitats, and regular daily animal shows.
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia's premier park is bustling with greenery, public art and first-class museums.
Please Touch Museum
The clue's in the name in this immersive museum that's fun and entertaining for kids.
Rocky Statue
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you take a trip to Rocky Statue. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Strawberry Mansion
You can find out about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by Strawberry Mansion. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
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Top hotels in West Philadelphia
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
Great place
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
4211 Suites
The room as fantastic and very clean. Washer and dryer in unit is super convenient!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Clean room, staff was courteous
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
Requested a cot for the room. Cot was delivered without linens. Called front desk to request linens. Housekeeping did not deliver linens. A second call to the front desk to follow up and still no linens delivered. Canceled request for linens after two hours and due to late hour. Otherwise, hotel ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Easy to find street parking (and save $45/night valet parking). Awkward entrance -- we arrived at night and the doors were locked. Valet unlocks them but he was parking a car. We didn't know that & kept pressing the buzzer expecting a front desk person to let us in. Not great on a cold windy night. ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue
The front desk staff were super pleasant and helpful. The room was nice and big. My showerhead leaked so I ended up having to put a towel over the drain to keep it from tinging through the night. It’s a relatively dark space and my “ living room” light flickered off and died. Loved the size of the ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around West Philadelphia
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 Penn Museum.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Midtown Village
While you're in Midtown Village, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 12th-13th & Locust Station or Walnut Locust Station.
Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.
