Fairmount
Popular places to visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Infamous gangsters once paced the corridors of this old jail; now day-tripping visitors can do the same.
Rocky Statue
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at Rocky Statue. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Fairmount Waterworks Drive
Explore the great outdoors at Fairmount Waterworks Drive, a lovely green space in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Mural Arts Philadelphia
You can study the exhibits at Mural Arts Philadelphia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Rocky Steps
You can find out about the history of Philadelphia with a trip to Rocky Steps. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Enchanted Evening: Art & Romance in South Philadelphia
Fantastic Philadelphia Self-Guided Audio Tour
Revolutionary Roots: A Historic Philadelphia Stroll
Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Walking Tour
Philadelphia: the Birthplace of America with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Philadelphia: The Rail Park Public Three Mile Vision Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
Parkway Museum District
Travelers love Parkway Museum District for its fascinating museums, and you can see more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at 19th St Station or Suburban Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum.
University City
Spend some time visiting places like University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology while getting to know University City, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station to see more of the area.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Rittenhouse Square or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Rittenhouse Square and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
North Philadelphia East
While you're in North Philadelphia East, take in top sights like Electric Factory or Fairhill Square, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Temple University Station or Cecil B Moore Station.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.