Boathouse Row, Philadelphia

Name: Boathouse Row
Address: Kelly Dr., Philadelphia, 19130, United States
Telephone: +1 215-769-9693

#93 among attractions in Philadelphia

Architecture, Neighbourhood, Park

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Facts and practical information

Boathouse Row is a historic site located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Schuylkill River, just north of the Fairmount Water Works and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It consists of a row of 15 boathouses housing social and rowing clubs and their racing shells. Each of the boathouses has its own history, and all have addresses on both Boathouse Row and Kelly Drive. ()

Built: 1860 (165 years ago)Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°58'11"N, 75°11'15"W

Address

Kelly Dr.Lower North (East Park)Philadelphia 19130 United States

Contact

+1 215-769-9693

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Day trips

Boathouse Row – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Zoo, Fairmount Water Works, Eastern State Penitentiary.

0.4 miSE
Famed art museum with classic pieces
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an iconic institution nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its impressive facade and sweeping steps - made famous by Sylvester Stallone's triumphant run in the movie "Rocky" - the museum is a beacon of culture...
0.4 miW
Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Philadelphia Zoo, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States, stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family-friendly recreation. Established in 1874, it has the distinction of being America's first zoo, and today it continues to delight visitors...
~1700 ftSE
Museum
Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Nestled along the Schuylkill River in the heart of Philadelphia lies the Fairmount Water Works, a historic site that once served as the primary water pumping station for the city. Today, this National Historic Landmark has been transformed into a museum that not only...
0.8 miE
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
21 min walk • The Eastern State Penitentiary, a hauntingly stark structure located in Philadelphia, United States, stands as a monument to a bygone era of penology. Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, today it operates as a museum, offering a glimpse into the...
0.9 miN
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Nestled within the green expanse of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Sedgley Woods stands as one of the oldest disc golf courses in the United States. This haven for disc golf enthusiasts offers a serene escape from the bustling city life, providing a unique blend of...
~1770 ftNW
Monuments and statues
James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The James Garfield Memorial is a monument honoring the 20th President of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and architect Stanford White collaborated on the memorial, which was completed in 1896. It is located in Fairmount Park, along Kelly Drive, near the Girard Avenue Bridge.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Spring Garden Street Bridge, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Spring Garden Street Bridge is a highway bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, that crosses the Schuylkill River below Fairmount Dam. It connects West Philadelphia to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It is the fourth bridge at this location.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
14 min walk • The Girard Avenue Bridge is an automobile and trolley bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that carries Girard Avenue over the Schuylkill River. It connects the east and west sections of Fairmount Park, and the Brewerytown neighborhood with the Philadelphia Zoo. The current bridge is the third built on the site.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Perelman Building, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building—originally the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Building—is an annex of the Philadelphia Museum of Art containing exhibition galleries, offices, conservation labs, and the museum library.
~410 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lemon Hill, Philadelphia
2 min walk • Lemon Hill is a Federal-style mansion in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, built from 1799 to 1800 by Philadelphia merchant Henry Pratt. The house is named after the citrus fruits that Pratt cultivated on the property in the early 19th century.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
West River Drive Bridge, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The West River Drive Bridge is a steel girder bridge built in 1966 over the Schuylkill River on West River Drive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation owns and maintains the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boathouse Row?

Nearby attractions include University Barge Club, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Pennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Lemon Hill, Philadelphia (2 min walk), College Boat Club, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Boathouse Row by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boathouse Row:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 31st Street • Lines: 15 (10 min walk)

Bus

Megabus (25 min walk)
Bolt Bus (25 min walk)

Metro

34th Street • Lines: Mfl (25 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: Mfl (27 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (26 min walk)
Suburban Station (39 min walk)