The fall 2019 Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package includes two tickets to the National Constitution Center (left) and two tickets to the Museum of the American Revolution (right), among other perks.
Credit: A. Ricketts for VISIT PHILADELPHIA® (left) and C. Smyth for VISIT PHILADELPHIA® (right)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Simple to book, easy to enjoy, the perks-packed Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, refreshed just in time for the fall season, is perfect for travelers who want to do minimal trip planning. Known for its free and convenient overnight hotel parking, the package also includes museum tickets (Museum of the American Revolution and the National Constitution Center, preeminent institutions for history lovers and anyone interested in how the United States came to be), a restaurant card to use at any of chef Jose Garces’ Philadelphia restaurants and bus passes to get around town (PHLASH® Downtown Loop). Running from September 12 through November 30, 2019, the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package is bookable online anytime at visitphilly.com/overnight.
The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package is available at 44 hotels for one- or two-night stays (available for additional nights at select hotels) and includes perks valued at up to $214:
- Hotel parking (up to a $100 value for a two-night stay at a Center City hotel)
- Two tickets to the National Constitution Center, the one-and-only museum devoted to explaining and exploring the laws that shape the U.S. (a $29 value)
- Two tickets to the Museum of the American Revolution, the world’s first venue to trace independence’s roots through the people who lived through the Revolutionary War (a $50 value)
- $25 restaurant card for Garces Group Philadelphia restaurants (Amada, Distrito, JG Domestic, The Olde Bar, Tinto, Village Whiskey, Volvér. During Restaurant Week, September 15-27, 2019, the card is valid for à la carte dining only.)
- Two all-day passes for the PHLASH Downtown Loop (a $10 value)
“The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package is easy, convenient and full of great perks,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA®. “Once visitors park their car for free, they have a great base for their trip, thanks to the museum tickets, restaurant card and bus passes. From there, they can easily wander and explore the city’s well-known attractions such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many surprises along the way.”
More Reasons To Book The Package:
Not-to-be-missed exhibitions and events give visitors more reasons to book—and stay a while:
- Hamilton – Lin-Manuel Miranda’s modern Broadway blockbuster debuts in the city of Alexander Hamilton’s greatest roles (Revolutionary War artillery officer, presidential advisor, first national bank founder) and his romantic downfall (Reynolds affair). The performance takes place during the Museum of the American Revolution’s Year of Hamilton and the National Constitution Center exhibit, Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes that Shaped a Nation. August 27-November 17, 2019. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut Street, (215) 893-1999, kimmelcenter.org
- Fringe Festival – For two weeks, Philly hosts cutting-edge, avant-garde performances, street theater, cabarets and more in an American take on Edinburgh, Scotland’s massive arts festival. September 5-21, 2019. Various locations, (215) 413-9006, fringearts.com
- Hispanic Heritage Month – An entire month of Latinx happenings include Mexican Independence Day at Penn’s Landing (September 15) and the Puerto Rican Day Parade on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (September 29). September 14-October 17, 2019. phila.gov
- Festival 019 – Opera Philadelphia returns with four elegant, controversial, classic and cutting-edge premieres and concerts that promise to turn the artform of opera on its head. September 18-29, 2019. Various locations, (215) 732-8400, operaphila.org
- In Motion, In Place: Trisha Brown Dance Company in Fairmount Park – The post-modern dance company presents free site-specific works at three outdoor locations: Foray Forêt at the Mount Pleasant Mansion, Raft Piece at The Discovery Center and Roof Piece on rooftops around Logan Circle. September 24-29, 2 (215) 988-9334, myphillypark.org
- Site/Sound: Revealing the Rail Park – For three Saturdays in October, Philadelphia’s emergent Rail Park and its surrounding neighborhood will host multi-sensory art installations, family programs, music and performances that honor the past, present and future of the historic corridor along the famed Reading Railroad. October 2-19, 2019. Various locations, muralarts.org
- Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg – The National Museum of American Jewish History hosts the first East Coast stop for an exhibition about the second woman and first Jewish woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. October 4, 2019-January 12, 2020. 101 S. Independence Mall East, (215) 923-3811, nmajh.org
- Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit – Please Touch Museum® presents a larger-than-life exhibit about the work of the prolific children’s author-illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and dozens more titles. October 5, 2019-January 12, 2020. 4231 Avenue of the Republic, (215) 581-3181, pleasetouchmuseum.org
- Old City Fest – Artists, crafters, designers, techies, entertainers and restaurateurs celebrate the creative spirit of a Historic District neighborhood along several blocks filled with activities, exhibits and programs for both families and the over-21 crowd. October 13, 2019. 3rd & Arch Streets, (215) 592-7929, oldcitydistrict.org
- OutFest – The world’s largest Coming Out Day party features 10 blocks of drag shows, music, bar crawls, shopping and a high-heel race. October 13, 2019. 13th & Locust Streets, (215) 875-9288, phillygaypride.org
- 30 Americans – The Barnes Foundation presents seminal works by 30 of the country’s most influential contemporary Black artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Nick Cave, Barkley L. Hendricks, Kerry James Marshall, Kara Walker and Carrie Mae Weems. October 27, 2019-January 12, 2020. 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 278-7000, barnesfoundation.org
VISIT PHILADELPHIA® is our name and our mission. As the region’s official tourism marketing agency, we build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive visitation and boost the economy.
On Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website and blog, visitphilly.com and uwishunu.com, visitors can explore things to do, upcoming events, themed itineraries and hotel packages. Compelling photography and videos, interactive maps and detailed visitor information make the sites effective trip-planning tools. Along with Visit Philly social media channels, the online platforms communicate directly with consumers. Travelers can also call and stop into the Independence Visitor Center for additional information and tickets.
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