Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Name: Northwest Philadelphia
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#691 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Northwest Philadelphia is a section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The official boundary is Stenton Avenue to the north, the Schuylkill River to the southwest, Northwestern Avenue to the northwest, Roosevelt Boulevard to the south, and Wister Street and Stenton Avenue to the east. The area is divided by Wissahickon Creek into two subsections, Upper Northwest and Lower Northwest Philadelphia. Upper Northwest are Germantown, Mount Airy (which itself is divided into east and west Chestnut Hill, and Cedarbrook; Lower Northwest are Roxborough, Wissahickon, East Falls, and Manayunk. The area of Philadelphia west of the Schuylkill River is known as West Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Department patrols two districts located within Northwest Philadelphia. The two patrol districts serving Northwest Philadelphia are the 5th and 14th districts. ()

Coordinates: 39°59'0"N, 75°11'20"W

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Lower North (East Park)Philadelphia United States

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Northwest Philadelphia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fairmount Park, Sedgley Woods, Mount Pleasant Mansion, James Garfield Memorial.

0.8 miNW
Park, Georgian architecture
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Fairmount Park is a verdant oasis sprawling across the urban landscape. As one of the largest urban park systems in the world, it encompasses over 2,000 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, and lush woodlands.
~1020 ftSW
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
5 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...
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Mount Pleasant Mansion is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. This Georgian country house, built in 1761-1762, stands as a testament to America's colonial architecture and the sophisticated taste of its early inhabitants.
0.7 miS
Monuments and statues
James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia
17 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum
Ormiston Mansion, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Ormiston Mansion is a 2+1⁄2-story, red brick, late Georgian period house located in east Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
13 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.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
17 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.
0.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
15 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.
~1140 ftS
Museum
John Coltrane House, Philadelphia
6 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Woodford Mansion, Philadelphia
18 min walk • Woodford is a historic mansion at Ford Road and Greenland Drive in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built about 1756, it is the first of Philadelphia's great colonial Georgian mansion houses to be built, and exemplifies the opulence of such houses.
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Historic Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia
20 min walk • Historic Strawberry Mansion is a summer home in East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was originally named Summerville by Judge William Lewis who had it built sometime between 1783 and 1789.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Northwest Philadelphia?

Nearby attractions include John Coltrane House, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia (9 min walk), Thirty-third Street Bridge in Philadelphia, Philadelphia (9 min walk), Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, Philadelphia (10 min walk).

How to get to Northwest Philadelphia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northwest Philadelphia:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 33rd Street • Lines: 15 (15 min walk)

Bus

SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal (16 min walk)