Our Philadelphia Itinerary: Where We Stayed, Ate + Explored

What we did, what we loved, and what’s worth your time if you go to Philadelphia

We did not pitch a fit when our flight was canceled in Philadelphia to go back home. We immediately booked a Marriott hotel for the night and a walking tour the next day. Our accidental 24-hour trip to Philadelphia was a blast! It was quick but memorable.

Here’s our one-day Philadelphia itinerary that we would absolutely do again –

Philadelphia Field Notes

YOUR PHILADELPHIA TO DO LIST

here’s what we recommend if you only have a day to explore Philly.

STAY CLOSE TO OLD CITY.

We loved our stay at Philadelphia Marriott Old City.

Walkable to the historic area, including the Liberty Bell
Comfortable, spacious rooms
Fantastic lobby with a bar + food
M Lounge was stocked with snacks + drinks

HOTEL WE’D BOOK AGAIN

BOOK A HISTORIC WALKING TOUR.

we hit the jackpot on our walking tour – there are many options! we loved our guide, Tom, who showed us the highlights, kept the history interesting, and even my 16-year-old thought it was cool. COOL. I am not making that up. 10/10 recommend this!

THE WALKING TOUR TO BOOK

EAT A PHILLY CHEESESTEAK.

obviously, you need to get the famous sandwich when you’re in town.

Here’s where to go

24-hours in Philadelphia Field Notes

Where we stayed: Philadelphia Marriott Old City because it was in walking distance of everything we wanted to see
Where we ate: Campo’s Philly Cheesesteaks because our guide (a local) said it had one of the best Philly cheesesteaks in Philadelphia
What we did: Philadelphia: Guided Walking Tour of Historic District – even my 16-year-old loved this and called it “cool” (a BIG win!!)