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🇺🇸 Philadelphia Solo Travel Guide Without a Car – Stay for 2 Days!

If you're traveling solo, without a car, and want to explore Philly efficiently and authentically – this guide is for you! 🏨 Accommodation Apple Hostels of Philadelphia – One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in the U.S. 📍 Great location next to Independence Hall | Safe & friendly staff 🛏️ Spacious rooms + common areas | Hooks for coats | Full kitchen Everything a traveler needs – highly recommended! 🚌 Transport NYC → Philly: FlixBus or PeterPan (book early for better prices 🎫). ~2 hours. Within Philly: Most attractions are walkable. Occasional bus rides ($2.50 per ride – tap with credit card). 🗺️ 2-Day Itinerary Two days is ideal to cover Philly without rushing! Day 1 – Walking Tour (West to East → Bus Back) 1️⃣ Independence Hall – Book in advance on Recreation.gov ($1) | 40-min guided tour 🏛️ 2️⃣ Liberty Bell – Across from Independence Hall | Exhibit takes ~30 mins 🔔 3️⃣ Chinatown – Fun to explore, but skip overhyped bubble tea spots 🥡 4️⃣ Reading Terminal Market – Perfect for lunch! 🍽️ 5️⃣ City Hall + Love Park – Quick photo with the LOVE sign ❤️ 6️⃣ Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul – Beautiful cathedral ⛪ 7️⃣ Mütter Museum – Unique medical exhibits + Einstein’s brain slices! 🧠 | $20 | Book online 8️⃣ Wharton School (UPenn) – Top-tier business school | Campus vibes + Franklin statue 🎓 9️⃣ House of Our Own Books – Second-hand bookstore in Lin Huiyin’s former residence 📚 | Owner speaks Chinese! Day 2 – Museum Day (Start at 10 AM → Use Buses) 1️⃣ Eastern State Penitentiary – Famous historic prison 🏚️ | $21 | 1-hour tour | Book online 2️⃣ Philadelphia Museum of Art – Van Gogh + Monet masterpieces 🖼️ | Buy discounted tickets online | Allow 3+ hours 3️⃣ Rodin Museum – Includes "The Thinker" 🗿 | Free with art museum ticket 📍 All unmentioned spots are free & don’t require booking. 💡 Tips & extras Philly is safer than you think – just be street-smart and avoid engaging with panhandlers. Near the hostel: Check out the big second-hand bookstore 📖 + Franklin Fountain ice cream (overrated & too sweet 🍦). #USA #Philly #SoloTravel #TravelWithoutCar #PhillyGuide #EastCoastTravel

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🇺🇸 Philadelphia Solo Travel Guide Without a Car – Stay for 2 Days!

If you're traveling solo, without a car, and want to explore Philly efficiently and authentically – this guide is for you! 🏨 Accommodation Apple Hostels of Philadelphia – One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in the U.S. 📍 Great location next to Independence Hall | Safe & friendly staff 🛏️ Spacious rooms + common areas | Hooks for coats | Full kitchen Everything a traveler needs – highly recommended! 🚌 Transport NYC → Philly: FlixBus or PeterPan (book early for better prices 🎫). ~2 hours. Within Philly: Most attractions are walkable. Occasional bus rides ($2.50 per ride – tap with credit card). 🗺️ 2-Day Itinerary Two days is ideal to cover Philly without rushing! Day 1 – Walking Tour (West to East → Bus Back) 1️⃣ Independence Hall – Book in advance on Recreation.gov ($1) | 40-min guided tour 🏛️ 2️⃣ Liberty Bell – Across from Independence Hall | Exhibit takes ~30 mins 🔔 3️⃣ Chinatown – Fun to explore, but skip overhyped bubble tea spots 🥡 4️⃣ Reading Terminal Market – Perfect for lunch! 🍽️ 5️⃣ City Hall + Love Park – Quick photo with the LOVE sign ❤️ 6️⃣ Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul – Beautiful cathedral ⛪ 7️⃣ Mütter Museum – Unique medical exhibits + Einstein’s brain slices! 🧠 | $20 | Book online 8️⃣ Wharton School (UPenn) – Top-tier business school | Campus vibes + Franklin statue 🎓 9️⃣ House of Our Own Books – Second-hand bookstore in Lin Huiyin’s former residence 📚 | Owner speaks Chinese! Day 2 – Museum Day (Start at 10 AM → Use Buses) 1️⃣ Eastern State Penitentiary – Famous historic prison 🏚️ | $21 | 1-hour tour | Book online 2️⃣ Philadelphia Museum of Art – Van Gogh + Monet masterpieces 🖼️ | Buy discounted tickets online | Allow 3+ hours 3️⃣ Rodin Museum – Includes "The Thinker" 🗿 | Free with art museum ticket 📍 All unmentioned spots are free & don’t require booking. 💡 Tips & extras Philly is safer than you think – just be street-smart and avoid engaging with panhandlers. Near the hostel: Check out the big second-hand bookstore 📖 + Franklin Fountain ice cream (overrated & too sweet 🍦). #USA #Philly #SoloTravel #TravelWithoutCar #PhillyGuide #EastCoastTravel

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