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Wissahickon Valley Park
278 reviews
#1 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"Whether you want to take your dog for a hike, get out on the trail with your mountain bike, or take a nice jog along the river, Wissahickon is the spot!""Forbidden drive (so named because only park rangers' vehicles are legally permitted to drive there) runs the 5.4 mile length of the park and rises and falls with curves and straightaways as it hugs the spectacular..."
Morris Arboretum
451 reviews
#2 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"Go and spend a half or even a full day to discover the fernery green house, the ancient redwoods from China, rose garden, collection of perennials, the swan pond with a romantic temple or the trail through the for...""Morris, the former summer home of heirs to a steel fortune, has something to please everyone - metal sculptures, mute swans and dozens of mallards on a swan lake, a fern house, rose garden and lots of benches to a..."
Independence National Historical Park
2,949 reviews
#3 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"This historical park is actually many sites in downtown Philadelphia, including the Independence Visitor Center, The Liberty Bell Center, the National Constitution Center, Independence Hall, Ben Franklin Museum, C...""Independence National Historic Park includes Independence Hall, Liberty Bell Center, Congress Hall, Old City Hall, the Benjamin Franklin Museum, and West Wing."
Schuylkill River Trail
197 reviews
#5 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"Lots of fascinating vistas to see and enjoy along the river in town, where things are more manicured, then more into basic nature on the canal path and then another little bit of the river, good motivation to keep...""Have been riding on this trail for years...have done the whole route from the Art Museum to Valley Forge and back...the trail now extends past Valley Forge National Park all the way up into northern Montgomery Cou..."
Fairmount Park
284 reviews
#6 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"This Park has something for everyone: Active & Athletic--jog, bike, or just walk; Dog lovers---walk your favorite four leg friend and meet other Furry Families; Nature lovers--beautiful trees, flowers, spring, sum...""We had views of the river, the various bridges (including the Strawberry Mansion Bridge), caught views of the boat houses, and the huge Art Museum."
Spruce Street Harbor Park
326 reviews
#7 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"The Spruce Street Harbor Park offers outdoor games for kids and adults, shaded hammocks to relax in, Greta views of the Delaware River and popular Philly food and 2 beer gardens to choose from.""It consists of Adirondack chairs, tables and chairs shielded by umbrellas, lots of hammocks, food vendors (selling comfort and fast foods and desserts), ramps that go to sitting areas extending out into the river..."
Dilworth Park
181 reviews
#8 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"There are so many things going on in Dilworth Park these days, Octoberfest, Ice skating, Christmas village, etc. Being right in the shadow the Philadelphia's fantastic City Hall building makes every event feel spe...""In Dillworth Park there are concerts/dance classes/ince skating/waterfun for kids/ ralleys/ all manner of events/ love the Philly flavor/ this is an all year round park from summer fun to winter wonderland"
Philadelphia Zoo
1,764 reviews
#9 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"It is a wonderful experience for people of all ages to spend a day outdoors wandering along the variety of trails spread over 42 acres, and look at the wonderfully well maintained animals, many of which are endang...""Excellent zoo -- small to medium in size, but has a very credible collection of animals (African Rhino -- huge!), giraffes, lions, cheetahs, bears, penguins, "white" turkeys, flamingos, etc. -- but VERY CLOSE UP f..."
Washington Square Park
218 reviews
#10 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"... special occasions ......Today with its stately and beautiful complement of old Sycamores ,a central fountain in which kids love to play and pets to frolic ,one sees visitors mingling with neighborhood resident...""The impressive Tomb of The Unknown Soldier of the Revolutionary War with its eternal flame is at one end of the park, adorned with a majestic statue of George Washington."
Penn's Landing
394 reviews
#13 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"Penn’s Landing, the Independent Seaport Museum and Philadelphia’s and Delaware’s waterfront will be abuzz with activities as the majestic convoy of a dozen tall ships sails into town for the Sail Philadelphia fest...""The restaurants, the ferry, the hammocks, the benches, the lights, the trees, the river, the ice cream trucks, the music, the skating rink, the people and the Love from everyone around is what makes this place a w..."
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
134 reviews
#14 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"When you’re finished walking the ground and taking in the: many varieties of trees, pond, island and bridge (performance or ambiance purpose only for the island), a small yet meaningful waterfall, and pathways, vi...""A beautiful hidden gem, within Fairmount Park, Shofuso is well worth the short trip from Center City."
Love Park
822 reviews
#15 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"The Love park draws in many types of visitors ranging from locals, tourists, couples, families,friends,etc. Plenty of seating whether you just want to relax or soak in the peaceful vibes.""The architecture, City Hall, a fabulous Tromp L’Oeil Mural on the Meridian Hotel, and the iconic LOVE Sculpture by Robert Indiana offer a panoply of views."
The Rail Park
14 reviews
#19 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"The areas to access the park for your reference are one of the three entrances at Broad and Noble streets, 13th and Noble streets and Callowhill Street between 11th and 12th streets.""We mostly saw couples sitting on the swings, but our teens and new college grad enjoyed the swings too and pondered the nature of creative reclamation."
Pennypack Park
24 reviews
#21 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"We walked there this past Saturday on the trail down by the Delaware River, the views are awesome and the trail is very wide so even with social distancing there is enough room to pass comfortably.""You can visit Pennypack Park in Fox Chase off of Verree Road or you can take Rhawn Street East to the Delaware River and enjoy Pennypack on the Delaware."
Logan Square
9 reviews
#22 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"... like the Basilica Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul,the historic Logan Hotel,Central Parkway Library and the Family Courthouse.Taking a walk along Benjamin Franklin Parkway from Logan Square to the Philadelph...""There is a large fountain in the middle of the square, and it is surrounded by several museums, libraries, and shops."
Wyck Historic House, Farm, and Garden
9 reviews
#24 of 44 Nature & Parks in Philadelphia
"The first floor of the main house houses decorative arts, family paper and ephemera collections of 9 generations of the Haines family.The Rose Garden has 80 plus cultivars of historic roses and is a visual and olf...""If time is an issue, then you can combine seeing multiple homes to make the 30 minute drive worth it."
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- Independence National Historical Park
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Morris Arboretum
- Wissahickon Valley Park
- Spruce Street Harbor Park
- Wissahickon Valley Park
- Morris Arboretum
- Independence National Historical Park
- Kelly Drive
- Schuylkill River Trail
- Wissahickon Valley Park
- Morris Arboretum
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- Kelly Drive
- Schuylkill River Trail
- Morris Arboretum
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- Kelly Drive
- Fairmount Park
- Spruce Street Harbor Park
- Wissahickon Valley Park
- Morris Arboretum
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