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Philadelphia with a day in Wilmington, Delaware

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Philadelphia with a day in Wilmington, Delaware

  1. Day 1

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop your bags Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
    2. to · Activity Walk around Independence Square Independence Square, Philadelphia

      Treat interiors as optional and confirm opening hours if you arrive early.

    3. to · Activity Walk down to the waterfront Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

      Follow current pedestrian access to the Delaware River and turn back if construction detours add too much time.

    4. to · Meal Dinner in Old City Old City, Philadelphia
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  2. Day 2

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Independence Mall Independence Mall, Philadelphia
    2. to · Ground transport Check in for Independence Hall and allow for security Independence Hall, Philadelphia

      Use National Park Service instructions and adjust the schedule around your tour reservation.

    3. to · Activity Take the Independence Hall tour Independence Hall, Philadelphia

      Check current timed ticket requirements and arrive early enough for security.

    4. to · Activity See the Liberty Bell Center Liberty Bell Center, Philadelphia

      Allow for a separate entrance line and keep time for the exhibits before the bell.

    5. to · Meal Lunch in Old City Old City, Philadelphia
    6. to · Activity Visit the National Constitution Center National Constitution Center, Philadelphia

      Check opening days and the timing of the presentations you want to see.

    7. to · Activity Walk past Congress Hall and the Second Bank Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia

      Use the exteriors as the default and enter only if hours and access fit.

    8. to · Meal Dinner near Washington Square Washington Square West, Philadelphia
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  3. Day 3

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old City, Philadelphia
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

      Check museum opening days and choose a walk, bus, or ride from Old City.

    3. to · Activity Choose two collections at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

      Start with your preferred galleries. Keep enough time to find a staffed entrance if you need an accessible route.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Fairmount Fairmount, Philadelphia
    5. to · Activity Follow a Center City public-mural route Center City, Philadelphia

      Use the current Mural Arts Philadelphia map and pick two or three nearby murals. Confirm that the works are still visible from public sidewalks.

    6. to · Activity Walk through Dilworth Park and around City Hall Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Rittenhouse Square Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  4. Day 4

    Wilmington, Delaware

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old City, Philadelphia
    2. to · Ground transport Get to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia
    3. to · Rail Take a train to Wilmington and continue to the museum Wilmington Station, Delaware

      Use actual Amtrak or SEPTA departures. Verify the museum is open and plan a local ride from the station.

    4. to · Activity Visit the Delaware Art Museum Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, Delaware

      Check opening days and pick a collection. Use the museum's sculpture garden if weather allows.

    5. to · Meal Lunch near the Wilmington Riverfront Wilmington Riverfront, Delaware
    6. to · Activity Walk the Christina River waterfront Wilmington Riverfront, Delaware

      Turn back with enough time to reach the station.

    7. to · Rail Return to Philadelphia William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia

      Match this slot to a scheduled train.

    8. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Old City, Philadelphia
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  5. Day 5

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Coffee and breakfast in Old City Old City, Philadelphia
    2. to · Activity Walk from the Chinatown Friendship Gate toward the market Philadelphia Chinatown Friendship Gate, Philadelphia
    3. to · Meal Lunch at Reading Terminal Market Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia

      Check vendor hours and give yourself time to walk the aisles before choosing lunch.

    4. to · Activity Walk the Rail Park's open section The Rail Park, Philadelphia

      Confirm which section is open and use the marked public entrances.

    5. to · Activity Walk through Washington Square Washington Square, Philadelphia

      Take side streets back toward the hotel or use the open block to rest.

    6. to · Meal Dinner in Chinatown Chinatown, Philadelphia
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  6. Day 6

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Logan Square Logan Square, Philadelphia
    2. to · Activity Walk around Swann Memorial Fountain Logan Square, Philadelphia
    3. to · Activity Explore the Franklin Institute The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia

      Select a few science exhibits. Check separate admission and times for any special exhibition or planetarium show.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
    5. to · Activity Visit the Academy of Natural Sciences if open Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia

      Make this optional and check museum hours. Extend the Franklin Institute visit if you prefer one main stop.

    6. to · Activity Walk part of the Schuylkill Banks trail Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia

      Choose a short loop and keep the route flexible in bad weather.

    7. to · Meal Dinner in Center City Center City, Philadelphia
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  7. Day 7

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Street South Street, Philadelphia
    2. to · Activity Explore the Italian Market along Ninth Street Italian Market, Philadelphia

      Check individual shop hours and keep time for the blocks you most want to revisit.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near the Italian Market Italian Market, Philadelphia
    4. to · Activity Walk around South Street and the surrounding blocks South Street, Philadelphia

      Choose this walk or an indoor stop moved from a previous day.

    5. to · Activity Keep time for errands or a missed visit Old City, Philadelphia

      Avoid a timed ticket so the day can absorb delays from earlier plans.

    6. to · Meal Dinner in Society Hill Society Hill, Philadelphia
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  8. Day 8

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Independence Mall Old City, Philadelphia
    2. to · Activity Walk Washington Square and nearby blocks Washington Square, Philadelphia

      Make this optional if departure is early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG

      Confirm checkout and leave time to reach your departure point.