59% off (Sale price $75.00, Reg. Price $184.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Hampton Inn Philadelphia/BridgeportPhiladelphia is an area with history around every corner and, at the Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Bridgeport, youre perfectly situated to embrace this rich past. Less than 30 minutes away is the City of Brotherly Love, where you can visit the famous Liberty Bell or feel history come alive at Independence Hall. But thats not the only site of history nearby—the town of Newark, Delaware, is just west of the hotel and houses the opulent Longwood Gardens mansion, while the quaint town of Swedesboro, where the hotel resides, is home to four national- and state-recognized historic sites. Start your day right with the complimentary hot breakfast. Break a sweat at the onsite fitness center. Get up close with sea creatures at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, only about 30 minutes away. Giddy up, partner: Watch cowboys rope and broncos buck at Cowtown Rodeo, which is only about 10 minutes away Things to do in Swedesboro, NJ: Visit one of the countrys oldest existing log cabins at the Van Leer/Mortenson Log Cabin.Philadelphia’s Center City: Historic Landmarks and MuseumsThe historic Center City neighborhood, also known as downtown Philadelphia, dates back to the city’s founding in 1682. Today, Center City is Philadelphia’s central business district, with several skyscrapers and high-profile museums. The neighborhood is also home to Independence National Historical Park, whose high concentration of notable landmarks makes it America’s most historic square mile. While you’re here, visit Independence Hall—birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution—or head to the Liberty Bell Center to see the approximately 2,000-pound bell.The shops of Historic Antique Row are less than a mile from here. The small, locally owned shops stock everything from oriental rugs to vintage clothing. Head about 15 minutes northwest to scale the famous steps outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Rocky Balboa once pumped his fists victoriously. Inside, th
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