McCarthy Stadium, Philadelphia

Name: McCarthy Stadium
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#976 among attractions in Philadelphia

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

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McCarthy Stadium, The Mac, is a 7,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is home to the La Salle University Explorers men's and women's soccer teams. It was previously the home to the university's American football team until it was discontinued in 2007 after a seven-year revival. The facility opened in 1936. Its field is surrounded by a six lane, one-quarter mile track. ()

Opened: 31 October 1936 (88 years ago)Capacity: 7500Coordinates: 40°2'14"N, 75°9'16"W

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Upper North District (Logan)Philadelphia United States

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McCarthy Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grumblethorpe, La Salle University Art Museum, Germantown White House, Stenton Mansion.

0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Grumblethorpe, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Grumblethorpe, in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the home of the Wister family, who lived there for over 160 years. It was built in 1744 as a summer residence, but it became the family's year-round residence in 1793. It is a museum, part of the Colonial Germantown Historic District.
~590 ftE
Museum, Art museum
La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The La Salle University Art Museum is located in the basement of Olney Hall at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum features six galleries. Collections include European and American art from the Renaissance to the present.
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Germantown White House, Philadelphia
25 min walk • The Germantown White House is a historic mansion in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest surviving presidential residence, having twice housed George Washington during his presidency.
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Park
Stenton Mansion, Philadelphia
24 min walk • Stenton, also known as the James Logan Home, was the country home of James Logan, colonial Mayor of Philadelphia and Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
1.1 miNW
Park, Garden
Awbury Arboretum, Philadelphia
30 min walk • Awbury Arboretum is a nonprofit arboretum and estate located at 1 Awbury Road in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its grounds are open daily without charge. Established in 1916, it then became a nonprofit organization in 1984.
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum
Upsala Mansion, Philadelphia
31 min walk • Upsala is a historic mansion in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Considered one of the finest extant examples of Federal architecture, the mansion is a contributing property of the Colonial Germantown Historic District and is listed on the National Register...
1.2 miN
Gothic Revival architecture
John L. Kinsey School, Philadelphia
30 min walk • John L. Kinsey School is a former K-8 school located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was a part of the School District of Philadelphia. As of 2017, the school building is now home to Building 21, a public high school in the innovative school district network.
0.8 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture
Charles Schaeffer School, Philadelphia
20 min walk • Charles Schaeffer School is a historic former school building located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building was renovated in 2019 and is now the corporate offices of the Philly Office Retail real estate company.
0.6 miE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia
15 min walk • The Frank Memorial Synagogue is a synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, named after philanthropist Henry S. Frank. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
0.7 miNE
Tudor Revival architecture
Julia Ward Howe School, Philadelphia
19 min walk • Julia Ward Howe School, also called Julia Ward Howe Academics Plus Elementary School is a historic school located in the Fern Rock neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1913–1914.
1 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
Gen. David B. Birney School, Philadelphia
26 min walk • Gen. David B. Birney School is a historic school building located in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia. Originally built for the School District of Philadelphia, it was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1912-1913.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McCarthy Stadium?

Nearby attractions include La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Wister, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Joseph Pennell School, Philadelphia (13 min walk), Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia (15 min walk).

How to get to McCarthy Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to McCarthy Stadium:

Train

Wister (10 min walk)
Germantown (24 min walk)

Metro

Olney Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (14 min walk)
Logan • Lines: Bsl (17 min walk)

Bus

Olney Transportation Center (15 min walk)