College Green, Philadelphia

Name: College Green
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#303 among attractions in Philadelphia

Relax in park, Park, Universities and schools

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College Hall is the oldest building on the West Philadelphia campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to its construction, the university was located on Ninth Street in Center City, Philadelphia. The building was designed by Thomas Webb Richards and completed in 1873. The characteristic green color of the building is due to its composition of green serpentine stone. ()

Opened: 1872 (152 years ago)Floors: 6Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°57'7"N, 75°11'38"W

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West Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia United States

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College Green – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Saint Mary's Church, Institute of Contemporary Art.

0.4 miE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
~1250 ftSE
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
0.4 miW
Church
Saint Mary's Church, Philadelphia
11 min walk • St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton Village, is an Episcopal Church located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It calls itself the Episcopal Church at Penn to emphasize its campus ministry. The parish is part of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
~830 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
~1750 ftNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, located at 38th and Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
0.4 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Chestnut Cabaret, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Chestnut Cabaret was a nightclub located at 38th & Ludlow Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was later named the Blockley before its closure in 2013.
~490 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
~390 ftE
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
2 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
~950 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Annenberg Center, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a theatre, dance and world music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It helped to popularize the works of composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass; the Center has also hosted shows by performers ranging from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
~230 ftNE
Library
Van Pelt Library, Philadelphia
2 min walk • The Charles Patterson Van Pelt Library is the primary library at the University of Pennsylvania. The building was designed by architects Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson, and built in 1962. It has a gross area of 201,215 square feet.
~800 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university, established as the College of Philadelphia in 1740, is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to College Green?

Nearby attractions include Van Pelt Library, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia (3 min walk), University City, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to College Green by public transport?

The nearest stations to College Green:

Tram

36th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (4 min walk)
37th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)

Metro

34th Street • Lines: Mfl (8 min walk)
40th Street • Lines: Mfl (15 min walk)

Train

Penn Medicine (9 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (18 min walk)

Bus

Market St & 39th St • Lines: 40 (12 min walk)
Megabus (16 min walk)