Need Philly help

I'm planning a trip to Sesame Place and Philly for myself, DH and DS (2yo). The plan is to spend the 1st day at Sesame Place and then drive to Philly and spend 3 nights. In Philly the main things we want to do are see the basic historic sights (Liberty Bell, Independence Hall - DH has never been) and go to the Please Touch Museum. We may do a stadium tour of Citizens Bank Park too but that is not a must. So my trouble is what part of Philly should we stay in? I assumed we would stay in the heart of Philly but now I'm seeing some hefty daily charges for parking. We obviously need the car because we are going all over (and we have a 2yo). So should we stay outside the city and try to get a hotel with a parking lot? So confused and haven't been to Philly in awhile so I really don't know what's best.
Thanks if you're still reading!

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I live out side of philly. DH works in Center City which is right where the liberty bell is, stock exchange,etc. Parking is expensive. its similar to Manhattan in that area.

I believe North Philly is the area to stay away from.

I havent been into philly since we moved here 4 years ago

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Posted by Peainapod

I live out side of philly. DH works in Center City which is right where the liberty bell is, stock exchange,etc. Parking is expensive. its similar to Manhattan in that area.

I believe North Philly is the area to stay away from.

I havent been into philly since we moved here 4 years ago

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we stayed at the Radison Hotel Warwick in October. It was really nice. kinda in the middle of the city.

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Go to the Franklin fountain. It's expensive ice cream and you only need to order one, but it's delicious.

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Posted by jewels

Posted by Peainapod

I live out side of philly. DH works in Center City which is right where the liberty bell is, stock exchange,etc. Parking is expensive. its similar to Manhattan in that area.

I believe North Philly is the area to stay away from.

I havent been into philly since we moved here 4 years ago

Do you know anything about Bensalem? Someone on Tripadvisor suggested the Hampton Inn there as a good choice between Philly and Sesame Place. Was thinking that may make sense since I think we are really only planning one day in the historic area (Sesane Place and Please Touch Museum the other 2 days). Just wondering if this is a good/safe area.

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We actually stayed in Jersey just over the bridge in mount laurel at a Wingate. It was much cheaper and had free parking. But we did have to pay for parking while in Philly.