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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
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Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
Ramada Philadelphia €64 1.3 mi 2.2 km 3 of 5 stars
Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast €95 2.4 mi 3.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Roosevelt Inn €51 3.7 mi 5.9 km 3 of 5 stars
Neshaminy Inn N/A 3.7 mi 6.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast €63 3.8 mi 6.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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Kilyos Fish & Grill 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Aldo's Pizzarama 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
D'imitri's Italiano 1.0 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Glencairn Museum 3.7 mi 5.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Escape Away Day Spa 4.1 mi 6.6 km 5 of 5 stars
Franklin Mills Mall 4.6 mi 7.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #47 of 299 attractions in Philadelphia
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Traveler Description: The largest single span suspension bridge in the world, at 1.8 miles, is brilliantly illuminated at night, with every single cable aglow.
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“Nice Bridge Walk”
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4 of 5 stars
lahardy96   8 contributions
Chicago
Sep 21, 2009

I must admint that I enjoy walking bridges. And the Benjamin Franklin Bridge was no disappointment. It's about 1.5 miles each way, great views, nice size path, and a couple of wider areas for observation, and plenty of traffic (walkers, bikers, and a police officer patrolling). If you are too tired to walk back, there is a high speed train... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Nottingham, UK
Dec 15, 2002
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If you're ever in Philly then make sure you set aside a couple of hours to walk over the Benjamin Franklin bridge. It's shear size will leave you breathless and the views are superb especially from the south walkway. Be advised that the bridge is very long and it will take you a fair amount of time to get from... more

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