TRAVELING TO PHILADELPHIA FOR OUR RIDE?
WE GOT YOU COVERED!
Let Philly Bike Ride be the start of a Philly getaway you won’t forget! The perfect way for out-of-towners to see the city, stress-free, and car-free as you navigate past iconic landmarks, soak in the lively entertainment, and celebrate with our community of riders.
Turn your ride into a weekend escape and experience even more of what our great city has to offer! And, to make it even easier, we’ve got exclusive travel partners, local tips, and insider recommendations to streamline your planning.
See you at the starting line on October 19th – get ready to unlock a weekend of unforgettable experiences!
RIDE THE RAILS WITH AMTRAK
Travel aboard Amtrak to Washington Union Station, the gateway to the heart of DC. As our official transportation partner, you can even score exclusive savings on your trip!
Get info on riding Amtrak with your bike here. Or, pack light and take advantage of our convenient Rent & Ride Pass and a bike will be waiting for you by the start line!
STAY WITH OUR OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNERS
We have just confirmed a new Hotel Partner to offer more rooms for the Philly Bike Ride weekend!
The Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District is a great option for riders, being just 1.5 miles from the Start Line and offering the comfort of incredible rooms and amenities. Reserve your room right now through the booking page now and enjoy a special place to relax and refuel, before and after the ride!
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 US
All prior reservations confirmed by our Hotel Partner Sonesta are still valid for the ride weekend.
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square (fully booked)
1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, US
GRAB A BITE TO EAT
Philly offers an amazing lineup of restaurants to try on your visit! While we can’t list every amazing spot, we’ve curated a selection of highly-rated dinner restaurants close to our hotel partner, offering a taste of the city’s unique flavors at every price point.
UPSCALE
- Barclay Prime * 0.3 miles, 7-minute walk
CASUAL DINING
- Parc *0.3 miles, 7-minute walk,
- Via Locusta *0.3 miles, 7-minute walk
- a.kitchen+bar *0.2 miles, 5-minute walk
QUICK BITE
- Bao Nine *0.1 miles, 3-minute walk
- Cafe Click *0.2 miles, 4-minute walk
- Coventry Deli *0.2 miles, 4-minute walk
And, be sure to start Ride Day off right and fuel up with a beverage and quick bite to eat beforehand! Here are a few spots open bright and early by our Start Line to get you to our ride on time!
PARKING ON RIDE DAY
The Start Line is located at Ben Franklin Pkwy & 20th St and the Finish Line is located at the Eakins Oval. Each of these areas are less than half-mile apart, so you can choose to park closer to either, or between them.
Explore our parking recommendation map to choose from any one of the parking options available in these areas.
SAVE UP TO 50% ON PARKING!
You can also book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero. Our parking reservation partner offers an easy-to-book process via SpotHero app, with ample parking spaces and garages around the Start and Finish Line areas.
The 10 Most Essential Things to Do on Your Philly Trip
There’s no shortage of awesome things to do in Philadelphia, but there are certain things you just have to do while you’re here. Whether it’s running like Rocky up those magnificent museum steps, refueling with a cheesesteak or honoring the history made at Independence Hall, these are the can’t-miss experiences that make Philly so gloriously Philly, from our partners at Visit Philly.