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Holidays in University City

Tell your friends you’re sorry not sorry if you don't reply to their messages. You're about to explore the best parts of University City, Philadelphia! With so many places to see and things to keep you on the go, it's easy to see why 1,500,000 people have made this popular city home. After you've landed at Dover Air Force Base Airport and picked up your gear, University City is a commute of 95 kilometres to the north. You'll find this terrific 'hood 3 kilometres west of downtown Philadelphia.

University City is a sightseer's wonderland. A great deal of the city's best attractions are scattered near this fascinating neighbourhood, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center. You should also drop by the Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania. For a better perspective of this lively city as a whole, spend some time in the nearby neighbourhoods of Powelton Village and Parkway Museum District.

There are tons of reasons why so many visitors flock to the city centre. The Philadelphia Zoo and Reading Terminal Market are just a couple of them. The Ben Franklin National Memorial and the St. Joseph's University are also among the area's biggest draw cards.

Discover more about the local culture at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Painted Bride Art Center, the Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and the Mann Center for Performing Arts.

Not much stills the mind and boosts your creativity like spending time in a gallery. Spark your curiosity as you admire the thought-provoking works showcased at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Museum of American Art.

If you get stuck with some rainy weather, head over for some indoor fun at the Mutter Museum, the National Constitution Center, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Mummers Museum. The fascinating collections will be sure to keep your brain buzzing and your body dry!

One of the hallmarks of a great performance is often how resounding the applause is when the curtains close. Watch the audience rise to their feet at Susquehanna Bank Center, the Walnut Street Theatre, Academy of Music and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts.

Is your golf swing too slow? Does your alignment need some correction? With impressive fairways like the Bala Golf Club, the Cobb's Creek Golf Club and the Karakung Golf Club to tee off at, improving your technique will be par for the course.

There's nothing quite like a holiday with energetic kids to keep you feeling young. Join them on a visit to the Please Touch Museum, Adventure Aquarium, Penn's Landing and Rocky Steps.

Kids can't spend all day cooped up in a hotel room. Show them a fun time and spend a few hours at one of the local action-packed attractions. They can choose from Fairmount Park, Buckley Recreational Field, Francisville Playground and North Bowl Lounge n Lanes.

The Camden Children's Garden, the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center, Lake Diane and Schuylkill River Trail are some of the best places for nature lovers to get out into the fresh air.

Whether you're looking to relax with a book or get some exercise in with your friends, the nearby urban parks are wonderful places to be. Choose from either Washington Square Park, Fairmount Waterworks Drive, Reyburn Park and Clarence Clark park.

Sometimes the easiest way to get the feel of a new place is by walking around the shops. Don't forget to stop by Italian Market and Liberty Place.

Eastern State Penitentiary, the Free Library of Philadelphia, Congress Hall and Franklin Square can give you a glimpse into the past.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church and Christ Church offer tourists a chance to better understand the region's spiritual side.

Home to three professional teams, Campbell's Field is a mecca for sports lovers. Why not don some blue and white and cheer on the Camden Riversharks? Alternatively, catch some live action with the Rutgers-Camden or the St Joseph's Hawks.

Hotels in University City

Ready to get under the covers (and perhaps acquaint yourself with the mini bar) at your University City hotel? No dramas. There are more than 91 places to crash on lastminute.com.au.

Whether you're after the basics or the whole kit and caboodle, University City has your back! For a place that won't burn a hole through your wallet, you can't go past the Sleep Inn Center City, located at 1020 Cherry Street, or the Society Hill Hotel at Independence Park, at 301 Chestnut Street. Alternatively, let the experienced staff at The Rittenhouse Philadelphia or The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton take care of you. After all, what are holidays for if not splashing cash?

Independence Hall is a not-to-be-missed sight in University City. If you want to stay near to this iconic attraction, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia and the Morris House Hotel are both great options.

Top hotels for your University City holiday

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$220 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$220
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
With a stay at Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, just a 5-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square ...
A+
"Room was smaller than expected but, it was enough for me as a solo traveler. The service was excellent from the time I arrived until I departed. The hotel was clean and cozy. If I could complain about anything it would be the parking situation but, I get it I probably should have looked into that ..."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$241 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$241
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
With a stay at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, within a 10-minute walk of City Hall and The Franklin ...
"We loved the sonesta! Close to everything, beds so comfortable ."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

3 out of 5
4109 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$267 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$267
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
With a stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton University City, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, within a 5-minute drive of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ...
"Overall hotel was comfortable. Valet parking personnel exceptional. All personnel pleasant. Had gone down to front desk to ask a technical question. Was assured someone would come to the room. No one did as far as I know. Dreadful coffee though. Need to upgrade the plastic coffee makers and coffee. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
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