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City/town information
If you love the fine arts, you'll find yourself spending a lot of time in Fairmont - The Art Museum Area. Fairmont is located in lower North Philadelphia and east of The Schuylkill River. The Art Museum Area" is known for its proximity to and association with the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Philadelphia
If you love the fine arts, you'll find yourself spending a lot of time in Fairmont - The Art Museum Area. Fairmont is located in lower North Philadelphia and east of The Schuylkill River. The Art Museum Area" is known for its proximity to and association with the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Neighborhoods
Fairmount Park - is a Massive urban park spanning both banks of the Schuylkill River. Today, the expanse remains a refuge from the bustling city, keeping quiet natural landscapes within close reach of all residents and visitors. With more than 2,000 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, relaxing waterfront, and shaded woodlands, Fairmount Park keeps a wealth of natural landscapes in the East and West sections of the park, divided by the Schuylkill River.
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Fairmount
Fairmount Park - is a Massive urban park spanning both banks of the Schuylkill River. Today, the expanse remains a refuge from the bustling city, keeping quiet natural landscapes within close reach of all residents and visitors. With more than 2,000 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, relaxing waterfront, and shaded woodlands, Fairmount Park keeps a wealth of natural landscapes in the East and West sections of the park, divided by the Schuylkill River.
Museums
One of the largest Art Museums in the United States.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the largest Art Museums in the United States.
Is admired for its collection of post-impressionist works and early modern paintings.
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyIs admired for its collection of post-impressionist works and early modern paintings.
Food scene
Best cheesesteaks (in my opinion) they offer chicken as well as beef cheesesteaks. Let me warn you - it's a Lil ghetto, so if the ghetto doesn't frighten you, you won't be disappointed.
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Max's Steaks
3653 Germantown AveBest cheesesteaks (in my opinion) they offer chicken as well as beef cheesesteaks. Let me warn you - it's a Lil ghetto, so if the ghetto doesn't frighten you, you won't be disappointed.
Sweet as Fudge Candy Shoppe is located inside Philadelphia’s world-famous Reading Terminal Market. They offer a variety of delicious homemade fudge flavors; six kinds of brittles; dried fruit; assorted nuts and trail mixes; and a huge variety of candies.
Sweet As Fudge Candy Shoppe
1136 Arch StSweet as Fudge Candy Shoppe is located inside Philadelphia’s world-famous Reading Terminal Market. They offer a variety of delicious homemade fudge flavors; six kinds of brittles; dried fruit; assorted nuts and trail mixes; and a huge variety of candies.
One of America’s largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown & exotic produce, locally sourced meats, and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StOne of America’s largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown & exotic produce, locally sourced meats, and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections.
Beyond the colorful Chinatown Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch streets lies Philly’s vibrant Asian enclave, originally settled in the mid-19th century by Cantonese immigrants. On any given day or night, Chinatown pulses with sensory pleasures, including fantastic food and an abundance of activities.
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China Town
Beyond the colorful Chinatown Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch streets lies Philly’s vibrant Asian enclave, originally settled in the mid-19th century by Cantonese immigrants. On any given day or night, Chinatown pulses with sensory pleasures, including fantastic food and an abundance of activities.
Night Life
The premier dance club that offers great drinks and amazing nightlife in Philadelphia, PA
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Roar
939 North Delaware AvenueThe premier dance club that offers great drinks and amazing nightlife in Philadelphia, PA
This Hazy Double IPA weighs in at 8.5% with crazy aromas of tropical fruit and citrus flavors from Mosaic hops. More info at the link in our profile. This smooth and malty collab brew captures the delicious flavors of French Toast Bites with comforting notes of maple syrup, rich brown sugar, spicy cinnamon, and delicate vanilla.
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Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StThis Hazy Double IPA weighs in at 8.5% with crazy aromas of tropical fruit and citrus flavors from Mosaic hops. More info at the link in our profile. This smooth and malty collab brew captures the delicious flavors of French Toast Bites with comforting notes of maple syrup, rich brown sugar, spicy cinnamon, and delicate vanilla.
Philadelphia's premier whiskey, cigar, and cocktail bar. Featuring a beautiful, contemporary design and a warm, comfortable atmosphere, Ashton Cigar Bar is located in the heart of Philadelphia's Center City district.
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ASHTON CIGAR BAR
1522 Walnut St Philadelphia's premier whiskey, cigar, and cocktail bar. Featuring a beautiful, contemporary design and a warm, comfortable atmosphere, Ashton Cigar Bar is located in the heart of Philadelphia's Center City district.
Sightseeing
One of the best laid-out zoos in the country, the Philadelphia Zoo is set among a charming 42-acre Victorian garden with tree-lined walks, formal shrubbery, and animal sculptures.
America’s first zoo and a foremost conservation organization, the attraction is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered.
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Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveOne of the best laid-out zoos in the country, the Philadelphia Zoo is set among a charming 42-acre Victorian garden with tree-lined walks, formal shrubbery, and animal sculptures.
America’s first zoo and a foremost conservation organization, the attraction is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered.
Local boating clubs take great pride in their historic 19th-century boathouses, which line the Schuylkill River just west of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. At night, lights outline one of the city’s loveliest views, aptly named Boathouse Row.
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Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowLocal boating clubs take great pride in their historic 19th-century boathouses, which line the Schuylkill River just west of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. At night, lights outline one of the city’s loveliest views, aptly named Boathouse Row.
Millions of visitors a year come to see the Bell, positioned in a glass chamber with a view of Independence Hall.
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Liberty Bell
526 Market StMillions of visitors a year come to see the Bell, positioned in a glass chamber with a view of Independence Hall.
Becuna was finally decommissioned on November 7, 1969, after 25 years of service. She was made a museum in July 1976 as part of Philadelphia's celebration of the Bicentennial Celebration of the Declaration of Independence and moved to Penn's Landing to sit beside Cruiser Olympia.
USS Becuna
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardBecuna was finally decommissioned on November 7, 1969, after 25 years of service. She was made a museum in July 1976 as part of Philadelphia's celebration of the Bicentennial Celebration of the Declaration of Independence and moved to Penn's Landing to sit beside Cruiser Olympia.
The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, a 20’ statue of Ben Franklin, resides within the Franklin Institute.
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Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Benjamin Franklin ParkwayThe Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, a 20’ statue of Ben Franklin, resides within the Franklin Institute.
EXPERIENCE 18th and 19th-century history through the events and lives of people associated with Belmont Mansion in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA. Our house museum is dedicated to colonial history and the 19th-century network of people and places known as the "underground railroad." Built in the early eighteenth century.
Belmont Mansion
2000 Belmont Mansion DrEXPERIENCE 18th and 19th-century history through the events and lives of people associated with Belmont Mansion in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA. Our house museum is dedicated to colonial history and the 19th-century network of people and places known as the "underground railroad." Built in the early eighteenth century.
A hub of family-friendly activity throughout the year Photo by M. Stanley for Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Travel Responsibly: As the region recovers from COVID-19, safety guidelines have evolved at attractions, restaurants, shops and hotels.
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Penn's Landing
A hub of family-friendly activity throughout the year Photo by M. Stanley for Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Travel Responsibly: As the region recovers from COVID-19, safety guidelines have evolved at attractions, restaurants, shops and hotels.
Fun
Philadelphia's public access glassblowing studio. Create. You'll never know what playing with molten glass is like until you try it for yourself! Learn. Learn about us and about what makes glassblowing such a uniquely exciting artform.
East Falls Glassworks
3510 Scotts LnPhiladelphia's public access glassblowing studio. Create. You'll never know what playing with molten glass is like until you try it for yourself! Learn. Learn about us and about what makes glassblowing such a uniquely exciting artform.