Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Name: Rittenhouse Square
Address: 18th and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, 19103, United States
Telephone: +1 215-636-1666

#58 among attractions in Philadelphia

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Rittenhouse Square is the name of both a public park and the surrounding neighborhood that is also referred to as Rittenhouse in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The park is one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn and his surveyor Thomas Holme during the late 17th century. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1683 (341 years ago)Elevation: 39 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°57'2"N, 75°10'22"W

Address

18th and Walnut StreetsCenter City (Center City West)Philadelphia 19103 United States

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+1 215-636-1666

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Day trips

Rittenhouse Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mütter Museum, Liberty Place, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Academy of Music.

~1430 ftNW
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
7 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,...
~1560 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
8 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.
0.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
0.4 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1190 ftE
Church
Liberti Church, Philadelphia
6 min walk • First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is a Baptist church founded in 1698 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1270 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
7 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.
~1440 ftSE
Church
Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Tenth Presbyterian Church is a congregation of approximately 1,600 members located in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Tenth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, a denomination in the Reformed tradition.
~1460 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Plays and Players Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest professional theater companies in the United States, founded in 1911. The theater building was designed and constructed in 1912 by Philadelphia architect Amos W.
~990 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
5 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.
~1490 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Originally known as The Print Club, the gallery's mission is to "encourage the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs".
~730 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rittenhouse Square?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Warburton House, Philadelphia (3 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Thomas Hockley House, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Rittenhouse Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rittenhouse Square:

Bus

Walnut St & 20th St • Lines: 12, 9 (2 min walk)

Tram

19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (6 min walk)
22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (9 min walk)

Metro

15th-16th & Locust • Lines: Patco (9 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: Mfl (11 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (10 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (16 min walk)