Glenwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.

Sesame Place
Enjoy the rides and games at Sesame Place and see why this is a favourite theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities

Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Our pick of the best Glenwood Hotel Deals

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
We arrived at the hotel at 5 p.m., but our room still wasn't ready for check-in. They offered us a larger room, but only for an additional cost. The rooms and bathrooms are very small. Overall, it was disappointing.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
I had a great experience here. Check-in was quick and every interaction I had with the staff was great.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

The Windsor Suites
Great stay, very clean and courteous
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Outside of the nice woman that check us in not another staff member ever said hi, asked us how our stay was, and they all avoided eye contact all together. Even the server in their restaurant barely acknowledged us until it came time to give us the check. For sightseeing and historic buildings it ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Room was digusting.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Stayed here for a conference. Staff not clear in their communications or helpful in general. Tried to charge me for early check in when I had paid for the night begore so that I could check in. Room was cold.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glenwood

North Philadelphia
You might enjoy the historical sites while in North Philadelphia. The Liacouras Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at North Philadelphia BSL Station or Allegheny Station to see more of the city.

Fishtown
While you're in Fishtown, take in top sights like The Fillmore Philedelphia or Rivers Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop or Girard Ave & Columbia Ave Tram Stop.

Northern Liberties
While you're in Northern Liberties, take in top sights like National Shrine of St. John Neumann and jump on the metro at 5th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.

Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.

Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

Market East
Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.
