Comcast Technology Center, Philadelphia

Name: Comcast Technology Center
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#716 among attractions in Philadelphia

Skyscraper, Modernist architecture, Postmodern architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Comcast Technology Center is a supertall skyscraper in Center City, Philadelphia. The 60-floor building, with a height of 1,121 feet, is the tallest building in Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fourteenth-tallest building in the United States and the tallest outside Manhattan and Chicago. The tower is located on the southwest corner of 18th and Arch Streets, one block west of the Comcast Center, the headquarters of Comcast Corporation. A hotel—the highest in the country—and restaurant are located on the top floors, while central floors contain offices for Comcast software developers and engineers, and the lowest floors have television studios and retail stores. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2018Height: 1121 ftFloors: 60Coordinates: 39°57'18"N, 75°10'12"W

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Center City (Logan Square)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Comcast Technology Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liberty Place, Logan Circle, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Love Park.

~1190 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
~1110 ftN
Park, Historical place
Logan Circle, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Logan Circle, a vibrant oasis nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, is a beloved park that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. Known for its immaculate landscaping and the stunning Swann Memorial Fountain at its center, Logan Circle is not just any...
~740 ftNW
Family-friendly natural history museum
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University stands as a beacon of scientific inquiry and education. Established in 1812, this prestigious institution is America’s oldest natural history museum and is renowned for its...
~1290 ftE
Park
Love Park, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Love Park serves as a vibrant urban oasis and a symbol of brotherly love. Officially named John F. Kennedy Plaza, the park gained its affectionate moniker from Robert Indiana's iconic LOVE sculpture, which has adorned the space...
~490 ftE
William Penn, Postmodern architecture
Comcast Center, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Comcast Center, soaring above the skyline of Philadelphia, is an emblematic skyscraper that defines the city's modern architectural landscape. Standing at 975 feet, it is the tallest building in Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania.
~710 ftE
Memorial
Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza is a Holocaust memorial park located at the intersection of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 16th Street and Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~200 ftE
Church
Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
1 min walk • Arch Street Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian Church at 1724 Arch Street, located between the two Comcast skyscrapers in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~970 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is located at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the east side of Logan Square in Philadelphia.
~1020 ftSE
Observation decks and towers
One Liberty Observation Deck, Philadelphia
5 min walk • One Liberty Observation Deck, also called Philly From The Top, was an 883 ft high observation deck located on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place in Center City, Philadelphia. As of September 2021 the deck is closed permanently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
~1070 ftN
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Swann Memorial Fountain, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Swann Memorial Fountain is an art deco fountain sculpture located in the center of Logan Circle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The fountain, by Alexander Stirling Calder designed with architect Wilson Eyre, memorializes Dr. Wilson Cary Swann, founder of the Philadelphia Fountain Society.
~1170 ftE
Park, Colonial revival architecture
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is the municipal department responsible for managing parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, trails, community gardens, and historic properties in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its inventory includes more than 150 parks and 170 recreation centers and playgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Comcast Technology Center?

Nearby attractions include American Commerce Center, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Three Logan Square, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Wesley Building, Philadelphia (2 min walk).

How to get to Comcast Technology Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Comcast Technology Center:

Tram

19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (4 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (8 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (4 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (17 min walk)

Metro

15th Street • Lines: Mfl (8 min walk)
City Hall • Lines: Bsl (10 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St & 18th St • Lines: 12, 9 (9 min walk)