Awbury Arboretum, Philadelphia

Name: Awbury Arboretum
Address: 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, 19138-1505, United States
Telephone: +1 215-849-2855

#417 among attractions in Philadelphia

Park, Relax in park, Garden

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Facts and practical information

Awbury Arboretum is a nonprofit arboretum and estate located at 1 Awbury Road in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its grounds are open daily without charge. Established in 1916, it then became a nonprofit organization in 1984. ()

Elevation: 289 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°3'3"N, 75°10'0"W

Address

1 Awbury RdUpper Northwest (East Germantown)Philadelphia 19138-1505 United States

Contact

+1 215-849-2855

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Day trips

Awbury Arboretum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cliveden, Upper Burial Ground, Germantown Mennonite Church.

0.9 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Philadelphia
24 min walk • St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church is a historic church building in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, just north of the Germantown neighborhood. The congregation was founded sometime before 1728 and three successive church buildings have occupied the same location since that time. The church was closed in 2016.
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Cliveden, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Cliveden, also known as the Chew House, is a historic site owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, located in the Germantown neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia. Built as a country house for attorney Benjamin Chew, Cliveden was completed in 1767 and was home to seven generations of the Chew family.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Upper Burial Ground, Philadelphia
23 min walk • The Upper Burial Ground is a cemetery in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is notable as the last resting place of 58 American soldiers from the Battle of Germantown in the American Revolution.
0.9 miSW
Church
Germantown Mennonite Church, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Mennonite Meetinghouse is a historic Mennonite church building at 6119 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first settlers in Germantown in 1683 were Dutch or Germans recruited by William Penn.
1.4 miNW
Theater
Sedgwick Theater, Philadelphia
36 min walk • The Sedgwick Theater is a historic American theater in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and designed by architect William Harold Lee. It is one of the remaining 20 Philadelphia theaters as of 2006 which he designed; nine have been demolished.
0.9 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Johnson House, Philadelphia
24 min walk • The John Johnson House is a National Historic Landmark in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, significant for its role in the antislavery movement and the Underground Railroad.
0.9 miSW
Museum, History museum
Concord School House, Philadelphia
23 min walk • The Concord School House is a historic one-room schoolhouse in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is operated today as a museum.
0.8 miNE
Cemetery
Philadelphia National Cemetery, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Philadelphia National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1862 as nine leased lots in seven private cemeteries in the Philadelphia region.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Art museum
La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia
31 min walk • The La Salle University Art Museum is located in the basement of Olney Hall at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum features six galleries. Collections include European and American art from the Renaissance to the present.
1.2 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Germantown White House, Philadelphia
31 min walk • The Germantown White House is a historic mansion in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest surviving presidential residence, having twice housed George Washington during his presidency.
0.8 miE
Gothic Revival architecture
John L. Kinsey School, Philadelphia
21 min walk • John L. Kinsey School is a former K-8 school located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was a part of the School District of Philadelphia. As of 2017, the school building is now home to Building 21, a public high school in the innovative school district network.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Awbury Arboretum open?

Awbury Arboretum is open:

Monday 7 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 7 pm
Thursday 7 am - 7 pm
Friday 7 am - 7 pm
Saturday 7 am - 7 pm
Sunday 7 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Awbury Arboretum?

Nearby attractions include Awbury Historic District, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Beggarstown, Philadelphia (17 min walk), Cliveden, Philadelphia (21 min walk), John L. Kinsey School, Philadelphia (21 min walk).

How to get to Awbury Arboretum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Awbury Arboretum:

Train

Washington Lane (7 min walk)
Germantown (24 min walk)

Metro

Olney Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (37 min walk)