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Trevose, PA Accommodations with Access to Philadelphia Attractions

• Battleship New Jersey
  This 45,000 ton military icon earned an astonishing 19 Battle and Campaign stars for exemplary service, making it the most decorated battleship in U.S. history. Some of the tour guides have even served active duty on what they refer to as the "Big J".
  Miles from hotel: 21.6
• Betsy Ross House
  Also known as the American Flag House, the Betsy Ross House was where the first American flag may have been created. Her workroom, bedrooms and kitchen are all included in a self-guided tour. Betsy Ross died at 84 and is buried underneath the trees in the courtyard.
  Miles from hotel: 18.5
• Carpenters Hall
  Before the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence, there was the First Continental Congress, also known as Carpenters Hall. The building is still owned by members of the Carpenters' Company.
  Miles from hotel: 18.9
• Christ's Church & Burial Ground
  Explore this historic cemetery, and learn about the lives of the men, women and children buried here. They include signers of the Declaration of Independence and other early American leaders.
  Miles from hotel: 18.5
• City Hall
  City Hall Philadelphia is still the largest municipal building in the United States. With over 14 acres of floor space, the ornate architectural design is a must see. The tower observatory is still open to the public, offering a beautiful view of the city.
  Miles from hotel: 19.9
• Congress Hall
  This brick structure once housed both The House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. The building has gone through major restorations to be as close to the period of time when the building served as the U.S. Capitol.
  Miles from hotel: 18.7
• Declaration (Graff) House
  Visit the very house where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. Rumor has it that it only took Jefferson three weeks to write the words that would eventually break us away from Great Britain.
  Miles from hotel: 19
• Eastern State Penitentiary
  Once the most expensive building in the US, Eastern State was abandoned in 1971 after 142 years of service. This radical design utilized solitary confinement, which became a model for prison design. Tour includes a restored cell, cellblock, the warden's office, exercise yard and death row.
  Miles from hotel: 20.4
• Independence Hall
  The Assembly Room has been restored as it was during the Constitutional Convention. Visit and see the original inkstand used to sign the Declaration and an original draft of the Constitution of the United States.
  Miles from hotel: 19.1
• Liberty Bell Center
  Come visit the Liberty Bell's new resting spot. Originally hung in the tower of the Pennsylvania State House, it was once rung to gather colonists to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
  Miles from hotel: 19.1
• Masonic Temple
  The Masonic Temple was constructed over a period of five years. Completed in 1873, the final bill was $1.6 million dollars. Freemasonry is the oldest continuously existing fraternal organization in the world.
  Miles from hotel: 19.7
• National Constitution Center
  Visit the home of our nation's most important four-page document. The National Constitution Center is a massive building filled with artifacts, exhibits and interactive displays. An original copy of the Constitution is on display here.
  Miles from hotel: 18.7
• Valley Forge National Historical Park
  Visit the area where George Washington and the Continental Army survived the horrible winter of 1777-78. The replicated campsite where 2,000 men died without a single shot fired is a magnificent replication where some authentic buildings still stand.
  Miles from hotel: 28.7
• Washington's Crossing Park
  Here, on Christmas night 1776, General George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River in an attempt to surprise the British troops in Trenton. The park has been preserved as both a historic and nature area by Pennsylvania.
  Miles from hotel: 20.5