Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

Name: Chestnut Street
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#290 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Chestnut Street is a major historic street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was originally named Wynne Street because Thomas Wynne's home was there. William Penn renamed it Chestnut Street in 1684. It runs east–west from the Delaware River waterfront in downtown Philadelphia through Center City and West Philadelphia. The road crosses the Schuylkill River on the Chestnut Street Bridge. It serves as eastbound Pennsylvania Route 3 between 63rd and 33rd Streets. ()

Length: 5.6 miCoordinates: 39°57'10"N, 75°10'49"W

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Center City (Center City West)Philadelphia United States

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Chestnut Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Mütter Museum, Market Street Bridge, First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia.

~1650 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
~1040 ftE
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Mütter Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is an extraordinary institution dedicated to medical history. This unique museum, part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, is renowned for its vast collection of anatomical specimens, models,...
~590 ftN
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Market Street Bridge carries Market Street, the primary east-west street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, across the Schuylkill River. The current bridge is the fifth permanent structure built at the site.
~1060 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a regional Community Center it sponsors cultural, educational, civic, wellness and spiritual activities.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
~550 ftN
Park
Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Schuylkill Yards is a $3.5 billion, masterplanned development project by Brandywine Realty Trust in West Philadelphia. The project was announced in a press conference in March 2016. The project is being designed in phases.
~1580 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is located on 21st and Walnut Streets, built in an array of architectural styles of leading Philadelphia architects.
~760 ftNW
Art Deco architecture
United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia
4 min walk • United States Post Office-Main Branch is a historic post office building located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located across from Amtrak's 30th Street Station.
~1560 ftNE
Museum
Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Science Leadership Academy is a magnet public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which opened in September 2006. SLA is a partnership between The Franklin Institute and the School District of Philadelphia.
~950 ftN
Bridge
John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge was built in 1959 and reconstructed 2009 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. It carries three lanes of John F. Kennedy Boulevard across the Schuylkill River, Schuylkill River Trail, and CSX Transportation tracks.
~1640 ftSE
Victorian architecture
Thomas Hockley House, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Thomas Hockley House is a Victorian city house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, designed by architect Frank Furness. Located west of Rittenhouse Square, it is a contributing property in the Walnut–Chancellor Historic District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chestnut Street?

Nearby attractions include Chestnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Chestnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Chestnut Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chestnut Street:

Bus

Walnut St & 23rd St • Lines: 12, 9 (4 min walk)
Bolt Bus (8 min walk)

Tram

22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (6 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (6 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (6 min walk)
Penn Medicine (17 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (7 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (17 min walk)