Castor Gardens, Philadelphia

Name: Castor Gardens
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#855 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Castor Gardens is a neighborhood in the lower Northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Castor Gardens' borders are ill-defined, but it exists in the vicinity of Castor Avenue and Cottman Avenue. It is also near Roosevelt Boulevard. The neighborhood can either be entered from the south, by taking the Oxford Circle exit of Roosevelt Boulevard, or from the north, by taking the Cottman Avenue exit. Adjacent neighborhoods are Mayfair, Lawndale, Burholme, Oxford Circle, and Rhawnhurst. ()

Coordinates: 39°59'35"N, 75°5'31"W

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River Wards (Richmond)Philadelphia United States

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Castor Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross Bridge, Delair Bridge, John Ruan House.

0.8 miSW
Church
St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Philadelphia
21 min walk • The Church of St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a Roman Catholic church, constructed in the Polish Cathedral style. It is located in the Port Richmond neighborhood at 2645 E. Allegheny Avenue.
1.2 miE
Bridge
Betsy Ross Bridge, Philadelphia
32 min walk • The Betsy Ross Bridge, also known as the Ross Memorial Bridge, is a continuous steel truss bridge spanning the Delaware River from the City of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania to Pennsauken, New Jersey.
1.3 miSE
Bridge
Delair Bridge, Philadelphia
33 min walk • The Delair Bridge is a railroad bridge with a vertical-lift section that crosses the Delaware River between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, just south of the Betsy Ross Bridge.
1.2 miN
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
John Ruan House, Philadelphia
30 min walk • The John Ruan House is a historic mansion in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1796 as the home of Dr. John Ruan, a physician and community leader.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Bridesburg, Philadelphia
33 min walk • Bridesburg is the northernmost neighborhood in the River Wards section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Bridesburg is an historically German and Irish community, with a significant community of Polish immigrants who arrived mostly in the early- to mid-twentieth century.
1 miNE
Church
St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia
27 min walk • St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia, is located in Northeast Philadelphia in Bridesburg and serves the local Polish-speaking population in the area. It is located at 4415 Almond Street.
0.8 miSW
Church
Our Lady Help of Christians, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Our Lady Help of Christians is a historic Catholic church at the corner of East Allegheny Avenue and Gaul Street in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and serves the German-speaking population in the area.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Port Richmond, Philadelphia
32 min walk • Port Richmond is a neighborhood in the River Wards section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is notable for its extremely large Polish immigrant and Polish American community.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond, Philadelphia
18 min walk • The River Wards is a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States located along the Delaware River to the northeast of Center City Philadelphia. 'River Wards' is the commonly used name for an area including several neighborhoods, such as Fishtown, Kensington, Port Richmond and Olde Richmond.
1.3 miW
Colonial revival architecture
Philip H. Sheridan School, Philadelphia
33 min walk • Philip H. Sheridan Elementary School is a historic elementary school located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia The building was built in 1899–1900, and is a three-story, five-bay, stone-and-brick building in the Colonial Revival style.
1.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Juniata, Philadelphia
36 min walk • Juniata is a working class, predominantly Hispanic and Caucasian neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia, which is a section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Juniata is located south of the Juniata Golf Club in Tacony Creek Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castor Gardens?

Nearby attractions include George L. Horn School, Philadelphia (15 min walk), Alternative Middle Years at James Martin School, Philadelphia (15 min walk), Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond, Philadelphia (18 min walk), Harrowgate, Philadelphia (20 min walk).

How to get to Castor Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castor Gardens:

Metro

Tioga • Lines: Mfl (24 min walk)
Erie-Torresdale • Lines: Mfl (24 min walk)