Have you got 3-6 hours to spare at Philadelphia Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.

Run/Walk In The Park

John Heinz National Wildlife RefugeGet out of the airport and into the fresh air by spending your airport downtime at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. The wildlife refuge is conveniently located close to the airport and offers hiking trails and a visitor center for you to explore. Spend your time taking a leisurely stroll along the creek, visit the observation tower and soak up the beautiful scenery or, if you want a more intense exercise, go for an invigorating run along the trails.Just remember that PHL does not offer luggage storage or shower facilities, so an intense workout may not be the best option here.Located 2.1 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. Alternatively, you can catch the airport line as far as Eastwick Station and walk approx. 20 minutes to the park entrance.

Work Out

Planet FitnessDon’t let travel disrupt your fitness routine. Use your airport downtime to workout. Head to Planet Fitness for a full-service gym with cardio equipment, free weights and more. Work up a sweat and then freshen up with a shower before heading to the airport for your flight. You will need to bring your own towel and toiletries so don’t forget to put them in your carry on.You usually need to be a Planet Fitness Black Card member to visit their gyms however Sanctifly premium members can use a Sanctifly pass to get 30 days access to all of Planet Fitness 1800+ locations. You can find and book a Planet Fitness gym experience over on the ‘Facilities’ tab.Located 8.1 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. Or you can take the airport line from Terminal A to Eastwick Station and walk 15 min.

Stroll In The Gardens

Bartram’s GardenGet out of the airport and enjoy a leisurely stroll through beautiful botanical gardens located close to the airport. The 45-acre estate with riverside gardens features expansive fields of flowers & trees plus a nursery & community farm for you to explore. The grounds are free to the public and are open from dawn to dusk. If you are traveling from the city and want to stop at the gardens before heading to the airport you can take a Schuylkill River cruise. The cruise will drop you off at the gardens and you can get a taxi to the airport from there.Getting out of the airport and surrounding yourself with nature is a great way to relieve travel stress so that you can continue your journey feeling relaxed and at peace.Located 4.8 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. Alternatively, you can get there via public transport, but you will need to transfer along the way. Use Google Maps to plan out your route.

Luggage Storage

As with most airport in the US, there are no luggage storage facilities available at Philadelphia Airport. If you have layover at PHL and want to store your luggage try these options:

Ask at the airport information desk for recommendations on nearby luggage storage facilities.
If you are heading downtown, check for luggage storage lockers at bus and train terminals.
Use Google to find a luggage storage service. There are lots of apps and websites that offer luggage storage options on large cities across the US.

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