Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia

Name: Schuylkill Banks
Address: 2500 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

#144 among attractions in Philadelphia

Park, Relax in park

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Schuylkill Yards is a $3.5 billion, masterplanned development project by Brandywine Realty Trust in West Philadelphia. The project was announced in a press conference in March 2016. The project is being designed in phases. Groundbreaking occurred in late 2017, and the first piece—a public park called Drexel Square—was delivered in June 2019. ()

Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°57'16"N, 75°10'48"W

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2500 Walnut StreetCenter City (Center City West)Philadelphia United States

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Schuylkill Banks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Mütter Museum, Cira Centre, Market Street Bridge.

~1900 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
10 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...
~1030 ftE
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
5 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,...
~1420 ftNW
Park, Postmodern architecture
Cira Centre, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Cira Centre is a 29-story, 437-foot office high-rise in the University City section of Philadelphia, directly connected to Amtrak's 30th Street Station. Developed by Brandywine Realty Trust and designed by César Pelli, it was built in 2004-05 on a platform over rail tracks.
~200 ftW
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia
1 min walk • The Market Street Bridge carries Market Street, the primary east-west street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, across the Schuylkill River. The current bridge is the fifth permanent structure built at the site.
~1160 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
6 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.
~1880 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
10 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.
~780 ftW
Art Deco architecture
United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia
4 min walk • United States Post Office-Main Branch is a historic post office building located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located across from Amtrak's 30th Street Station.
~1180 ftNE
Museum
Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Science Leadership Academy is a magnet public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which opened in September 2006. SLA is a partnership between The Franklin Institute and the School District of Philadelphia.
~400 ftN
Bridge
John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, Philadelphia
2 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge was built in 1959 and reconstructed 2009 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. It carries three lanes of John F. Kennedy Boulevard across the Schuylkill River, Schuylkill River Trail, and CSX Transportation tracks.
~1980 ftSE
Victorian architecture
Thomas Hockley House, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Thomas Hockley House is a Victorian city house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, designed by architect Frank Furness. Located west of Rittenhouse Square, it is a contributing property in the Walnut–Chancellor Historic District.
~1480 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cherry Street Tavern, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Cherry Street Tavern is a bar and restaurant at 22nd and Cherry Streets in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. It is notable as a local landmark that has operated in the same location since the early 1900s. The bar was bought by local football legend John "Tex" Flannery in 1972.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schuylkill Banks?

Nearby attractions include Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia (1 min walk), John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Chestnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Schuylkill Banks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schuylkill Banks:

Train

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

Tram

22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (6 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (6 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (16 min walk)

Bus

Bolt Bus (7 min walk)
Walnut St & 23rd St • Lines: 12, 9 (7 min walk)