West Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Philadelphia Zoo
America's first zoo continues to captivate with painstakingly built habitats, and regular daily animal shows.
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia's premier park is bustling with greenery, public art and first-class museums.
Rocky Statue
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you take a trip to Rocky Statue. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Please Touch Museum
The clue's in the name in this immersive museum that's fun and entertaining for kids.
Top hotels in West Philadelphia
![Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/446600/446562/a118b6af_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17900/17900/0d229fda_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2024
![Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4900/4885/45b509bd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2024
![Homewood Suites by Hilton University City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5094800/5094707/e70312bb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
![Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890500/890424/20b8ade2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 27 May 2024
![Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/451400/451351/c849f340_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2024
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Other neighbourhoods around West Philadelphia
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Fairmount
If you're spending time in Fairmount, check out sights like Philadelphia Museum of Art or Rocky Statue and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 26th St & Poplar St Tram Stop or Poplar St & Stillman Stop.
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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 University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
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Parkway Museum District
The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum are top sights in Parkway Museum District, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at 19th St Station or Suburban Station to see more sights in the area.
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Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Rittenhouse Square or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
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Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Independence National Historical Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.
![Liberty Bell Center which includes a city, a monument and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23465-Liberty-Bell-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Rittenhouse Square and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
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