USS Olympia
USS Olympia is a protected cruiser that saw service with the United States Navy from her commissioning in 1895 until 1922.
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A museum inside Philadelphia
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 67K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 95% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in Philadelphia
USS Olympia is inside Philadelphia, which has 168 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 80 miles northeast and Baltimore is about 91 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Philadelphia (PHL) has airline service, about 8 miles from USS Olympia.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Typical highs and lows in Philadelphia. Green months are the mild ones.
USS Olympia
USS Olympia is a protected cruiser that saw service with the United States Navy from her commissioning in 1895 until 1922. She is currently a museum ship in Philadelphia.
Olympia became famous as the flagship of Commodore George Dewey during the Battle of Manila Bay in the Spanish–American War in 1898. The ship was decommissioned after returning to the U.S. in 1899, but was returned to active service in 1902. She served until World War I as a training ship for naval cadets and as a barracks ship in Charleston, South Carolina. In 1917, she was mobilized again for war service, patrolling the American coast and escorting transport ships.
- Type
- Museum
- Run by
- United States Navy
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1964) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 67K a year
Where to stay near USS Olympia
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Philadelphia (168) and Mount Laurel Township (34).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Independence Hall
- 3Eastern State Penitentiary
- 4Lincoln Financial Field
- 5Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 6Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
- 7Lynnewood Hall
- 8Philadelphia Museum of Art
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From USS Olympia | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | in town | — | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Mount Laurel Township | 13 mi east | 20 min | 34 31 hotels · 3 motels | 47,738 | $357K | C |
| Cherry Hill Township | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 79,965 | $386K | — |
| Bellmawr | 7 mi south | 10 min | 11 8 hotels · 3 motels | 11,874 | $239K | B− |
| Tinicum Township | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 3,985 | $207K | C− |
| Lower Merion Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 12 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 64,691 | $810K | B− |
| Upper Merion Township | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Bensalem Township | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near USS Olympia
Other well-known places within 8 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw12 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw2in town Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw32 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw45 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
62 mi MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Big draw78 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
82 mi MuseumPhiladelphia Museum of Art437K visitors a yearPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain
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Visiting USS Olympia
Is USS Olympia in Philadelphia?
Yes. It’s inside Philadelphia, PA.
When is the best time to visit USS Olympia?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is USS Olympia from Newark and Jersey City?
About 73 miles northeast of Newark and about 77 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to USS Olympia?
Philadelphia (PHL), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near USS Olympia?
Philadelphia (in town, 168 places to stay), Mount Laurel Township (13 mi, 34 places to stay) and Cherry Hill Township (9 mi, 14 places to stay).
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