West Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Philadelphia Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Philadelphia Zoo home during your trip to Philadelphia? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Fairmount Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fairmount Park, a lovely green space in Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Please Touch Museum
You can take time to visit Please Touch Museum during your travels to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Rocky Statue
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you take a trip to Rocky Statue. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in West Philadelphia
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
Excellent staff!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
4211 Suites
Good location, reasonable rates, clean, large room.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Clean room, staff was courteous
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
Staff was fabulous
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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
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.
West Philadelphia Travel Guide
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- University of Pennsylvania
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Mann Center for the Performing Arts
- Fairmount Park
- Please Touch Museum
- Rocky Statue
- Rocky Steps
- Franklin Field
- Penn Museum
- Strawberry Mansion
- Boathouse Row
- Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Education Center
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- The Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship
- Cobb's Creek Golf Club
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