Things to Do
We are currently restoring and renovating the hotel with a reopen date of May 2020. We are looking forward to seeing you all once again at the new Best Western PLUS Independence Park Hotel.
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:
- 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
