Philadelphia Art Museum, Rocky Steps, and the Franklin Institute

A popular attraction is the Philadelphia Art Museum. The art museum houses more than 225,000 works of art and is currently hosting an Ansel Adams exhibition. It is also home to the famous Rocky Steps at the front entrance to the museum. From the top of these stairs, you will have one of the best views of the Philadelphia skyline and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (where Live 8 was held in 2005!).

You can pose with the Rocky statue that is located at the bottom of the stairs to the right (when facing the museum).

Another great museum to visit is the Franklin Institute. It is a science museum with a lot of hands on exhibits and it's one of the most entertaining places to go. Currently, the museum is hosting a Real Pirates exhibit and you can also see the new Batman movie Dark Knight on the IMAX screen!

The Franklin Institute is a short walk down the Ben Franklin Parkway from the Art Museum.

Getting to the Art Museum and/or the Franklin Institute:

Cab: Fare will be about $15 plus tip, each way. If you have more than 4 people, you can have the hotel call for a van taxi to transport more people at a time for the same fare.

Walking: It will take about 45 minutes from the Hyatt – ask your concierge for the best route. It’s a long walk, but you can always take a cab half way (perhaps to Rittenhouse Square to hang out in the park for a little) and then make your way to the museum which is about a 20 minute walk from there.

Car: You can always drive, but there is limited parking in the city and navigating the city can be confusing (especially on a weekend when there may be various road closures due to events). If you choose to drive, your concierge will be able to map out a route for you.