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Follows the Schuylkill River from 22nd Street to City Line Avenue
Fairmount Park, the largest contiguous park in the US, was
chosen as the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876, and several buildings from
that fair still stand, such as Memorial Hall honoring the soldiers of the Revolution.
One of the world's largest landscaped municipal parks, Fairmount Park's
four thousand acres contain several million trees (with cherry blossoms to rival
the Potomac); picnic areas; tennis courts; miles of bicycle paths; bridle paths;
an azalea garden; statues and monuments; the zoo; Boathouse Row; Robin Hood Dell;
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Fairmount Avenue and 20th Street
http://www.easternstate.com/
 In 1829,
Eastern State Penitentiary became the most expensive building in the young United
States. An estimated 300 prisons have been based on the Penitentiary's radial
floor plan. America's most notorious criminals were incarcerated within the
Penitentiary's sky-lit cells, including Al Capone. Eastern State Penitentiary
was abandoned in 1971 after 142 years of continuous use. The massive compound presents
an eerie mood with its deteriorating cellblocks and empty guard towers. It is the
site of an amazing Halloween tour, “Terror behind The Walls” each year from October
1st to the first Saturday in November. Open everyday from 10 am to 5 pm. |
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Benjamin Franklin Parkway
www.philamuseum.org
As one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art
invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned collections, acclaimed
special exhibitions, and enriching programs, both in person and online. Home off
the famed “Rocky Steps” and Rocky statue. |
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6 North Broad Street
www.freedomtheatre.org
 Founded by John E. Allen, Jr. in
1966, New Freedom Theatre is Pennsylvania's oldest African-American theatre.
In 1968 Robert E. Leslie joined Freedom Theatre and founded the Performing Arts
Training Program in 1971. After John E. Allen, Jr.'s death in 1992, nationally
acclaimed director Walter Dallas became Freedom's Artistic Director. Mr. Dallas
created Freedom Rep, the professional performing company of Freedom Theatre in 1993.
Since then, Freedom has grown from a small community theatre to an award-winning,
nationally recognized regional theatre, only the second African-American theatre
to join the prestigious League of Resident Theatres (LORT).
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20th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway
www.FI.edu
Founded in honor of Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is a museum and one
of America's oldest and premier centers of science education and development
in the country. Today, the Institute continues its dedication to public education
and the creation of a passion for science by offering new and exciting access to
science and technology through innovative and modern displays and exhibits. The
Franklin Institute itself comprises three centers, The Science Center, The Franklin
Center, and The Center for Innovation in Science Learning. It houses the Benjamin
Franklin National Memorial, the world’s largest replica of a human heart, and a
fantastic IMAX theater and planetarium.
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Three world class hospitals are located on Broad Street just north of the Conwell
Inn. |
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Between 5 and 7th streets on Chestnut Street
 The most visited site in Philadelphia,
Independence Park is home to Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell, The National Constitution
Center, The Philadelphia Visitor’s Center and is the heart of Old City, the original
part of the City of Philadelphia dating back to the late 16oo’s.
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Between 11 and 13th Streets and Market and Arch Streets
Soon to be the largest Convention Facility in the United States, the Pennsylvania
Convention Center is also one of the most unique. Comprised of a continuous or connected
series of historic and brand new buildings, the Convention Center covers 5 city
blocks (soon to be 7) and is a state-of-the art meeting venue which attracts millions
of conventioneers and billions of dollars to the City of Philadelphia. |
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Located directly across from the Conwell Inn on Broad Street
The Liacouras Center is home to the Temple Owl’s basketball and gymnastics teams
and a major Philadelphia venue for live concerts and shows. |
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118 to 128 North Broad Street
Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is America's oldest
continually operating school of fine arts and museum. A recipient of the 2005 National
Medal of Arts presented by the President of the United States of America, the Academy
is a recognized leader in fine arts education. The institution's world-class
collection of American art continues to grow and includes major works by the Academy's
faculty and alumni, both current and historic. Gallery hours are Tuesday through
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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3400 W. Girard Avenue, 215-243-1100
America's first zoo has over 1700 exotic mammals, birds and reptiles. There
is a special hummingbird house where birds live in a tropical setting, the country's
first white lions, and the only giant otters. Located on 42 acres of Victorian gardens,
the zoo exhibits the only blue-eyed lemurs in America, features the country's
first children's zoo, and a monorail for aerial tours. Open daily, except Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. |
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There are numerous places to eat and drink on the Temple University campus/neighborhood
and Center City. In addition, many restaurants deliver directly to our hotel and
take out menus for these venues are available in your room and at the front desk.
On campus/near campus selections include:
- Maxi’s Bar and Grill (located behind the hotel),
- The Food Court in the Student Activities Center, featuring Taco Bell, Burger King,
Pizza, Deli Sandwiches, Frozen Yogurt, etc…,
- The Diamond Club, the University faculty club, which is open to our guests for lunch
and dinner,
- The Restaurants at Avenue North (a two block walk from the hotel) featuring a pizza
parlor, a Jewish deli, a Japanese restaurant & Qdoba
- Master Wok, a Chinese take-out restaurant behind our hotel;
- The Draught Horse, a sports bar and grill 2 blocks from the hotel, and
- Many street vendors offering Philadelphia classics such as soft pretzels, cheese
steaks and hoagies
Center City boasts hundreds of fine restaurants in every price range. Our front
desk maintains a catalog of these restaurants and our friendly staff will be happy
to direct you to a restaurant that will fill any of your gastronomic needs.
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Shopping is a passion in Philadelphia and our neighborhood and Center City offer
more options than any one person could ever explore. Some of our favorites include:
On campus/near campus:
- The University Bookstore located in the Student Activities Center;
- Barnes & Noble, 2 blocks from the hotel at Cecil B. Moore Avenue;
- The Shops at Avenue North (2 block walk) featuring Foot Locker, Dollar Den, The
Pearl Movie Theater, RiteAid and much more.
In Center City:
- Columbus Boulevard Mall featuring IKEA, Super KMart, Walmart & Home Depot and
a huge Dave & Busters;
- The Reading Terminal Market, an amazing indoor farmer’s market featuring fresh seafood
and produce, a deli, several bakeries, an authentic Amish store, a diner, a food
court and so much more;
- The Shops at Liberty Place, featuring high-end department and speciality stores;
- The Gallery at Market East, featuring numerous eateries and small speciality shops
plus Kmart and the only Cinnabon in Philadelphia!
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1331 West Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
General
215-235-6200
Fax
215-235-6235
Toll Free
888-379-9737
Email
info@conwellinn.com
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