East Coast Road Trip: Philly in a Day 🚗✨

NYC → Philly → DC | Perfect 24-Hour Itinerary 🚗 Morning: Road Trip from NYC • Picked up rental car at Times Square Hertz (no IDP needed—just original license!) • Pro Tip: Use SpotHero to book affordable parking near your hotel 🅿️ 🍜 Lunch in Chinatown • "Emei Restaurant" saved my Chinese-food-craving soul 😭🍜 • Walkable to all major spots 🎓 Afternoon: UPenn Adventure • Took SEPTA subway (tap-to-pay with credit card 💳) • Explored Ivy League vibes + visited Lin Huiyin's former home (now a cozy used bookstore 📚) 🌆 Sunset at City Hall & LOVE Park • Most stunning building in Philly! That golden-hour glow hits different 📸 ⏳ Next Morning: History Fix • Independence Hall: Free before 10AM (with cool guides!) • Liberty Bell: Walk through the exhibit at your own pace 🔔 #EastCoastVibes #PhillyInADay #RoadTripUSA 🇺🇸