Looking for Things to Do in Philadelphia?
Steeped in history, Philadelphia is a bustling city that combines the patriotic past with cosmopolitan modernity, all within a walkable city that offers lots of shopping, restaurants, museums, historical buildings and relics, pro sports venues and universities. Visit buildings like Independence Hall, where our forefathers wrote the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution, view the treasured Liberty Bell, have a picnic in Rittenhouse Square, then browse the stands at the Reading Terminal Market, the nation's oldest farmer's market.
Area Events
Located in Center City Philadelphia, our hotel's ideally situated for travelers who want to experience the best of Philadelphia area events, including the Philadelphia Flower Show and International Auto Show.
Downtown Philly
Downtown Philadelphia offers lots of attractions, shopping, dining and nightlife perfect for enlivening your trip to the City of Brotherly Love. Stroll the walkable streets, visit the many museums such as Philadelphia Museum of Art and catch a live performance...
Historic District
Philadelphia, also known as the City of Brotherly Love, abounds with sites that vacationers, history buffs and students alike will enjoy. View the Liberty Bell, the iconic symbol of American independence, and take a tour of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence...
Pro Sports
Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia Downtown is located near Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo Center and Citizens Bank Park, all of which are home to exciting professional sports teams. We're also your ideal choice in Philadelphia for an Army-Navy game hotel.
Convention Center
Our hotel is located less than a mile from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia and offers a myriad of luxurious amenities and services perfect for whether you're traveling alone or with a group.
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is a park that was planned by William Penn and named after David Rittenhouse, a clockmaker, surveyor and astronomer who was also the first director of the US Mint and member of the General Assembly and State Constitutional Convention.
Universities in Philly
Our full-service hotel is conveniently located near the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and Temple University, making us an excellent choice when you're in town for a graduation or sports game, to take a tour or to give a presentation at one of these institutions.
Philadelphia Tours
- Sugar House Casino | Slots and Table Game, Shuttle 1 block away
- Big Bus Tours | London style double-decker bus tour
- 76 Carriage Company | Horse-drawn carriage tour
- Once Upon a Nation | Storytelling benches in Historic Philadelphia
- Old Original Walking Tours of Philadelphia | Guided walking tour of Old City and Center City
A Foodie's Paradise
Food lovers will delight in classic Philly cheesesteak at the original home of the sandwich, Pat's King of Steaks, and if you require a taste of sweet afterward, head to the Franklin Fountain, where bow-tie clad counter-help serve up malteds and sundaes made with homemade ice cream in a 19th century atmosphere. If nighttime entertainment is your forte, you'll enjoy hitting hot spots in Center City and Old City, like the Philadelphia Orchestra or Chris' Jazz Cafe.
Philly for the Family
Not only does Philadelphia offer great things to do for adults, but there's also plenty of kid-friendly attractions if you're on a family getaway. Spend a day checking out the animals at the Philadelphia Zoo, or take the kiddies to the hands-on Please Touch Museum. If they need to burn off a little energy, take the family to the interactive Franklin Institute. No matter what your family enjoys, there's something in the City of Brotherly Love for all interests.
