Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia

Name: Girard Avenue Bridge
Address: W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, 19131, United States

#83 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'31"N, 75°11'40"W

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W Girard AveWest Philadelphia (Mantua)Philadelphia 19131 United States

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Day trips

Girard Avenue Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Zoo, Eastern State Penitentiary, Sedgley Woods, James Garfield Memorial.

~1390 ftS
Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia
7 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...
1.2 miE
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
32 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...
0.5 miN
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
12 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...
~1180 ftSE
Monuments and statues
James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia
6 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 miNW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant is a public monument in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the monument honors Ulysses S.
0.9 miW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Memorial Hall is a Beaux-Arts style building in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built as the art gallery for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it is the only major structure from that exhibition to survive.
0.5 miSE
Architecture, Neighbourhood, Park
Boathouse Row, Philadelphia
14 min walk • 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.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Playing Angels is a sculpture series along the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It consists of three boy-shaped angels standing about six feet tall with wings and musical instruments.
0.5 miNE
Museum
John Coltrane House, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The John Coltrane House is a historic house at 1511 North 33rd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. A National Historic Landmark, it was the home of American saxophonist and jazz pioneer John Coltrane from 1952 until 1958.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lemon Hill, Philadelphia
13 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Cedar Grove, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Cedar Grove Mansion, located in west Fairmount Park, was the summer residence for five generations of Philadelphia families. The house was built as a rural retreat from city life, and was originally located within the present day Frankford neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, about 4 mi beyond the colonial-era city limits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Girard Avenue Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Centennial District, Philadelphia (3 min walk), James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to Girard Avenue Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Girard Avenue Bridge:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 34th Street • Lines: 15 (4 min walk)

Bus

SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal (32 min walk)

Metro

46th Street • Lines: Mfl (40 min walk)