Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Discover the perfect romantic date or family activity with a historical tour of Philly's history ensconced in your own horse-drawn carriage. For more information, speak with the hotel concierge.

Besides the most historic square mile, nearby attractions include the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Zoo, Penn's Landing, South Street, National Constitution Center, Lights of Liberty, and Liberty Bell.

Philadelphia is home to the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, Temple, Villanova and Saint Joseph’s Universities and numerous world-class Medical facilities such as Wills Eye, Jefferson, Graduate and Pennsylvania Hospitals.

Local museums include Philadelphia Museum of Art (along with the steps Rocky made famous), Academy of Natural Sciences, African American Museum, National Museum of American Jewish History, Rodin Museum, Independence Seaport Museum, and the Mummers Museum.

Philadelphia is home to a host of collegiate teams as well as seven professional teams including the Eagles (NFL), the Phillies (MLB), the 76ers (NBA), The Philadelphia Soul (AFL), the Flyers (NHL), the Phantoms (AHL), the KiXX (NPSL) and the Wings (Lacrosse). For those who love the ponies, thoroughbred racing is on tap at Philadelphia Park.

A world-renowned art and culture center, Philadelphia artists include the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadanco, Philly Pops, Pennsylvania Ballet, and Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. Theatrical performances can be seen at Kimmel Center, The Forrest Theater, Merriam Theater at the University of the Arts, the Walnut Theater, and at two major festival series - the American Music Theater Festival and the Festival Theater for New Plays.