Rent mobility equipment in Philadelphia

The first stop in Philadelphia for history buffs has to be Independence National Historical Park. Known as the birthplace of American democracy, 3.5 million people come to the park every year to visit the Liberty Bell Center and other important sites such as Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were debated and signed, Congress Hall, the New Hall Military Museum, the Bishop White House, Franklin Court, and many more attractions.

Almost all the buildings at Independence National Historical Park are wheelchair accessible. Accessible restrooms are available throughout the park and paved sidewalks with curb cuts are available along the perimeter of all blocks in the park. All ranger-led outdoor tours are on paved walks and use curb cuts.

This is the third-largest art museum in the country, and contains an astounding art collection comprising more than 200 galleries housing more than hundreds of thousands of works of art. It is a big space, so those with mobility challenges will appreciate having an electric scooter or wheelchair to ensure that they see as much as possible while there. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is wheelchair accessible with elevators providing access to all floors and accessible restrooms on each floor.

Many visitors come to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a different reason that to actually see art. The gallery steps were forever immortalized in the classic Rocky film franchise. Visitors come to re-enact Stallone’s on-screen training regiment on the “Rocky Steps” and pose for photographs with the Rocky Balboa statue located at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the gallery.

The huge and historic Reading Terminal Market is the number one most visited attraction in Philadelphia. More than a hundred vendors sell all manner of gourmet fare, and you’ll find everything from locally grown and exotically produced food including fresh meats, seafood, baked goods and much more. The Market also has many fresh cut flowers and a variety of restaurants. Interestingly, the northwestern corner is primarily devoted to Amish cooking and cooking demonstrations and cookbook signings happen frequently.

The Reading Terminal Market is wheelchair accessible. Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours are offered on Wednesdays and Saturday and a variety of events are held throughout the year. Visit the website to see which events will be happening during your visit.

A treat for the senses, historic Longwood Gardens was first created in 1798 and has become one of the world’s foremost horticultural display gardens. There are more than 11,000 different plants in the gardens, arranged in stunningly beautiful displays that truly showcase horticulture as an art form. Throughout the year, special events are held at the gardens, from outdoor concerts to fireworks displays, which all add to the visitor experience. The Gardens boast a beautiful restaurant and café on-site, and a beer garden in the evenings throughout the summer.

With 40 indoor and outdoor gardens spread over 1,077 acres, an electric wheelchair or scooter will ensure you see as many plants as possible. Longwood Gardens is easily accessible to visitors in a wheelchair. The Conservatory and the Terrance Restaurant are equipped with elevators and most garden paths are wide and paved.