Girard Avenue, Philadelphia

Name: Girard Avenue
Address: Founder's Hall, Girard College, Philadelphia, 19121, United States
Telephone: +1 215-787-2680

#310 among attractions in Philadelphia

Street, Art museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Girard Avenue is a major commercial and residential street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For most of its length it runs east–west, but at Frankford Avenue it makes a 135-degree turn north. Parts of the road are signed as U.S. Route 13 and U.S. Route 30. ()

Length: 7.8 miCoordinates: 39°58'8"N, 75°8'4"W

Address

Founder's Hall, Girard CollegeRiver Wards (Fishtown)Philadelphia 19121 United States

Contact

+1 215-787-2680

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Girard Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Franklin Music Hall, The Gallery, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Arch Street Theatre.

1 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia
27 min walk • Franklin Music Hall is a beacon of live entertainment nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic lineup of performances, this theatre has become a staple in the city's cultural landscape.
1.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Gallery, Philadelphia
42 min walk • The Gallery at Market East, commonly known just as The Gallery, was a significant shopping center located in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. A mecca for shoppers since its opening in 1977, The Gallery was strategically situated adjacent to the historic Market...
0.9 miSW
Former home of the storied author
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia lies the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, a museum dedicated to one of America's most iconic and enigmatic literary figures. This historic site is where the master of macabre lived from 1843 to 1844 and penned some of his...
1.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia
40 min walk • The Arch Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 19th century, was one of the three main Philadelphia theaters for plays; the other two were the Walnut Street Theatre and the Chestnut Street Theatre.
0.6 miNE
Church
St. Laurentius Parish, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Saint Laurentius Parish is a Roman Catholic parish established in 1882 that largely serves people of Polish background in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.5 miNE
Cemetery
Palmer Cemetery, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Palmer Cemetery, originally known as the Kensington Burial Grounds, was founded in 1732 in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. The cemetery holds the remains of many of the original families of Kensington such as the Cramp and Shibe Families. There are veterans of every war buried here, beginning with the American Revolutionary War.
~1900 ftSE
Park, William Penn
Penn Treaty Park, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Penn Treaty Park is a small park on the western bank of the Delaware River, in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located on Beach Street, near its intersection with Delaware Avenue.
1 miSW
Museum, Theater, Art gallery
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia
27 min walk • The Painted Bride Art Center, sometimes referred to informally as The Bride, is a non-profit artist-centered performance space and gallery particularly oriented to presenting the work of local Philadelphia artists, which presents dance, jazz, world, folk and electronic music...
0.9 miW
Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Ukrainian Catholic cathedral located in the Poplar neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the seat for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
0.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Northern Liberties is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Prior to its incorporation into Philadelphia in 1854, it was among the top 10 largest cities in the U.S. in every census from 1790 to 1850.
1 miSW
Theater
Cabaret Red Light, Philadelphia
27 min walk • Cabaret Red Light was a theater group based in Philadelphia that performed vaudeville, burlesque, spoken word and puppet theater, set to original music by The Blazing Cherries. In their first season, between November 2008 and July 2009, Cabaret Red Light staged the series "The Seven Deadly Sins".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Girard Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Philadelphia (10 min walk), Penn Treaty Park, Philadelphia (10 min walk), George Chandler School, Philadelphia (11 min walk).

How to get to Girard Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Girard Avenue:

Tram

Frankford Avenue & Girard Avenue • Lines: 15 (1 min walk)
Girard Avenue & Front Street • Lines: 15 (3 min walk)

Metro

Girard • Lines: Mfl (3 min walk)
Spring Garden • Lines: Mfl (17 min walk)

Train

Temple University (31 min walk)