Philadelphia Attractions | Things To Do | Best Western Independence Park Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Attractions and Things to Do

Experience the historic Independence Park Hotel on your next visit to Philadelphia.

Our address is ideal – neighboring attractions and National Historic Landmarks with Center City convenience. Experience a plethora of popular historic, cultural and culinary attractions, all with ease from our Philadelphia Historic District hotel.

Explore attractions like Independence Hall, the Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell, or do your best “Rocky” impersonation just minutes from the Independence Park Hotel. Walk to nearby corporate and government headquarters, museums, theaters and clubs or enjoy a spectacular dinner at one of the city’s famous restaurants.

Local Attractions and Things To Do:

This property is on the National Register of Historic Places

2 Blocks Betsy Ross House
Will's Eye Hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, Hahnemann Hospital
1 Block from Independence National Historical Park
7 Blocks from downtown shopping
2 Blocks From Independence Mall and the Liberty Bell
3 Blocks from the Lights of Liberty
2 Blocks from Penn's Landing, and the ferry to the Camden Aquarium
6 Blocks from South Street and the South Philadelphia Market

8 Blocks from the Theater District
10 Blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center
1 mile from New Jersey State Aquarium
3 miles from the Philadelphia Zoo
3 miles from Fairmount Park
2 miles from the Philadelphia Art Museum
35 miles from Longwood Gardens
35 miles from Winterthur Museum and Gardens

Corporate Locations:

3 Blocks from Department of Justice
4 Blocks from Third Circuit Court
3 Blocks from USDA
4 Blocks Internal Revenue Service
3 Blocks Public Ledger Building
4 Blocks Curtis Center
3 Blocks Downtown Club
3 Blocks from Reed Elseveir
4 Blocks from Harcourt Publishing

3 Blocks from Health & Human Services
3 Blocks from GSA, military
3 Blocks from Department of Labor
3 Blocks from United States, Postal Service
15 Blocks from Kimmell Center
1 Blocks from Homeland Security, DHS military
15 Blocks from PECO
5 miles from Boeing Corporation

Recreation:

5 miles from Citizens Bank Park (Phillies)
5 miles from Wachovia Center (76ers and Flyers)
5 miles from Wachovia Spectrum
5 miles from Lincoln Financial Field (Eagles)
1 mile Tweeter Center

Transportation:

2 miles from the Amtrak- 30th Street Station
8 miles from Philadelphia International Airport
2 Blocks from Subway
10 Blocks from Greyhound Bus station

Colleges and Universities:

1 mile Temple University
7 Blocks from Jefferson University
1.5 miles from University of the Arts
5 miles from University of the Science
3 mile Rutgers Camden
4 miles from Drexel University
5 miles from La Salle University
8 miles from St. Joseph's University
15 miles from Villanova University

Directions to Best Western Independence Park Hotel

From: The south. Take Interstate 95 South, get off at Exit 22. Follow to Callowhill Street. Make a right onto Callowhill Street. Follow to 4th Street. Make a left onto 4th Street. Follow to Chestnut Street. Make a left onto Chestnut Street. The Best Western Independence Park Inn will be 1½ blocks on your left.

From: The east. Follow Pennsylvania Turnpike Route 76 East to Turnpike Exit 326. After toll stay on Route 76 towards Philadelphia. Follow to Route 676 East. Take 8th Street Exit. Go right onto 8th Street. Follow to Chestnut Street. Turn left on Chestnut Street. The Best Western Independence Park Inn will be 5½ blocks on your left.

From: The west. Follow New Jersey Turnpike south to Interchange 4, sign will read Camden/Philadelphia. Follow the signs for Philadelphia and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Once on the bridge stay in the far right lane. Get off at the exit for 6th St. This will automatically place you on 6th St. Follow 6th St. approximately 4 traffic lights to Chestnut St. Make a left onto Chestnut St. We are 3½ blocks on your left.

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