Philadelphia is home to America’s first botanical garden, zoo, permanent theatre and more. Find the 5-star luxury Four Seasons Hotel amid museums, shopping and history at Logan Square in Center City.
Be whisked to any destination downtown with the Hotel’s complimentary house car service (based on availability at time of request).
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Alongside the 1876 historic landmark building, is the new Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, which houses one of the finest collections of American paintings and sculptures in the world.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
This museum houses major works of art from all over the world, including an Asian collection dating from the third millennium BC and a number of works by Philadelphia artists.
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Christ Church
Founded in 1695, the church typifies early Georgian architecture and was the house of worship for 15 of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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Franklin Institute Science Museum
Four floors of hands-on exhibits are dedicated to making science and technology fun for all ages: walk through a giant heart and sit behind the controls of a jet fighter.
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Rodin Museum
Find the largest collection of the sculptor's work outside of Paris, including casts of The Thinker and The Gates of Hell.
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The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Home to The Kimmel Center, Academy of Music and Merriam Theater, here you’ll find The Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadanco and as well as other cultural events.
Longwood Gardens
The world's premier horticultural display contains 11,000 types of plants, flourishing throughout 425 hectares (1,050 acres) of gardens and woodlands.
The National Museum of American Jewish History
Dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Jewish history in America, this museum illustrates to people of all backgrounds the diversity of the Jewish American experience.
The Constitution Center
This museum takes you through the most important events in American history, through multi-media and interactive exhibits.
Betsy Ross House
This restored colonial home, located in Philadelphia's Historic District, is where Betsy Ross lived and where she is credited with making the first US flag.
Society Hill Playhouse
Philadelphia's oldest professional off-Broadway theatre, the Society Hill Playhouse presents contemporary comedy and drama.
The Philadelphia Zoo
America’s oldest zoo is home to more than 1,300 rare and endangered animals, with cheetahs, hippos and giraffes, helping to make this a leading family attraction.
The Barnes Foundation
Opening in May 2012 in the heart of downtown, The Barnes Foundation will showcase an exceptional and diverse collection of art, ranging from African sculpture and Pennsylvania German decorative arts to metalwork and European masters.
Independence Hall
See the very spot where the Declaration of Independence was adopted, the design of the American flag agreed upon and the Constitution was drafted. The late-eighteenth-century building has been carefully restored with period pieces.
Liberty Bell Center
View the iconic Liberty Bell, housed in an imposing glass chamber, as well as exhibits and video presentations about its origins and its role as a symbol of modern freedom.
Academy of Natural Sciences
At America’s oldest natural history museum, you can view an astonishing array of fascinating exhibits, including a dinosaur fossil prep lab, a live animal center with huge observation windows and a fun-filled children’s nature museum.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Take in a tour or a concert at this outstanding example of Roman-Corinthian architecture, completed in 1846. Highlights include the majestic stained glass windows, vaulted dome, ornate main altar and carved organ screen.
