Sweetbriar, Philadelphia

Name: Sweetbriar
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#259 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Sweetbriar is a Neoclassical mansion in the Federal style built in 1797 in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The mansion was built by Samuel Breck and named for the roses that grew on the property. The interior includes a double parlor and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the Schuylkill River. Period pieces include Chinese armorial porcelain, Hepplewhite and Sheraton style chairs, and Adam style furniture. Wedgwood jasperware and fireplaces with delicate plaster decorations were influenced by discoveries in the ancient houses of Pompeii. Bird prints by John James Audubon and paintings by William Birch decorate the walls. ()

Built: 1797 (227 years ago)Coordinates: 39°58'37"N, 75°12'3"W

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West Philadelphia (West Park)Philadelphia United States

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Sweetbriar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia Zoo, Sedgley Woods, Mount Pleasant Mansion.

0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is a vibrant and interactive institution dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing opportunities for learning through play. This unique museum, designed specifically for children aged seven and younger, is housed...
0.5 miSE
Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia
13 min walk • The Philadelphia Zoo, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States, stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family-friendly recreation. Established in 1874, it has the distinction of being America's first zoo, and today it continues to delight visitors...
0.6 miNE
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Nestled within the green expanse of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Sedgley Woods stands as one of the oldest disc golf courses in the United States. This haven for disc golf enthusiasts offers a serene escape from the bustling city life, providing a unique blend of...
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Mount Pleasant Mansion is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. This Georgian country house, built in 1761-1762, stands as a testament to America's colonial architecture and the sophisticated taste of its early inhabitants.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The James Garfield Memorial is a monument honoring the 20th President of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and architect Stanford White collaborated on the memorial, which was completed in 1896. It is located in Fairmount Park, along Kelly Drive, near the Girard Avenue Bridge.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia
18 min walk • Shofuso, also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden located in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
~1620 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant is a public monument in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the monument honors Ulysses S.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Alexander von Humboldt statue is a monumental statue of Alexander von Humboldt in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the statue was completed in 1871 and donated to the city in 1876.
~1930 ftE
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Girard Avenue Bridge is an automobile and trolley bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that carries Girard Avenue over the Schuylkill River. It connects the east and west sections of Fairmount Park, and the Brewerytown neighborhood with the Philadelphia Zoo. The current bridge is the third built on the site.
0.5 miW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Memorial Hall is a Beaux-Arts style building in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built as the art gallery for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it is the only major structure from that exhibition to survive.
~1300 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Playing Angels is a sculpture series along the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It consists of three boy-shaped angels standing about six feet tall with wings and musical instruments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sweetbriar?

Nearby attractions include Cedar Grove, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Playing Angels, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia (8 min walk), Smith Memorial Arch, Philadelphia (8 min walk).

How to get to Sweetbriar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sweetbriar:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 39th Street • Lines: 15 (5 min walk)

Bus

SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal (34 min walk)