Francisville, Philadelphia

Name: Francisville
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#745 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Francisville is a neighborhood in North Philadelphia, which is a section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its boundaries are Fairmount Avenue to the south, Girard Avenue to the north, Broad Street to the east, and Corinthian Avenue to the west. In 2000, it had a population of about 4,500. It is sometimes considered to be a part of the Fairmount neighborhood, but Fairmount more specifically lies to Francisville's west. To its south is the Spring Garden neighborhood. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'12"N, 75°10'9"W

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Center City (Francisville)Philadelphia United States

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Francisville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rodin Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary, Perelman Building, Mural Arts Program.

0.6 miSW
Famous sculptures by French artist
Rodin Museum, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Philadelphia, the Rodin Museum stands as a testament to the artistic legacy of the famed French sculptor, Auguste Rodin. This cultural gem, which opened its doors in 1929, is home to one of the largest collections of Rodin's works outside of...
~1210 ftSW
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
6 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...
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum
Perelman Building, Philadelphia
15 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.
~1850 ftS
Museum, Art gallery
Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is an anti-graffiti mural program in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, in the United States.
0.6 miNE
Theater, Italianate architecture
Edwin Forrest House, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The Edwin Forrest House is a historic house and arts building at 1346 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built in 1853–54, it was from 1880 until 1960 home to the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, at one time one of the nation's largest art schools for women.
0.6 miS
Park
Matthias Baldwin Park, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Matthias Baldwin Park is a two-acre public park at 423 North 19th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1991, the park was dedicated as Franklin Town Park as part of the 50-acre development called Franklin Town.
1 miS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cherry Street Tavern, Philadelphia
25 min walk • The Cherry Street Tavern is a bar and restaurant at 22nd and Cherry Streets in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. It is notable as a local landmark that has operated in the same location since the early 1900s. The bar was bought by local football legend John "Tex" Flannery in 1972.
0.9 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Union Transfer, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Union Transfer is a music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue opened as a joint venture between The Bowery Presents and R5 Productions. Union Transfer first opened to the public on September 21, 2011.
~1390 ftS
39°57'59"N • 75°10'4"W
The Spring Gardens Community Garden, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Park, Garden
0.6 miSE
Synagogue, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Philadelphia
17 min walk • Congregation Rodeph Shalom of Philadelphia, founded in 1795, is the oldest Ashkenazic synagogue in the Western Hemisphere.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, founded in 1975, located within historic Congregation Rodeph Shalom, is dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish experience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Francisville?

Nearby attractions include Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia (6 min walk), The Spring Gardens Community Garden, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Spring Garden, Philadelphia (8 min walk), Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia (9 min walk).

How to get to Francisville by public transport?

The nearest stations to Francisville:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 20th Street • Lines: 15 (5 min walk)

Metro

Girard • Lines: Bsl (14 min walk)
Fairmount • Lines: Bsl (14 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (29 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (31 min walk)

Bus

Bolt Bus (32 min walk)
Megabus (32 min walk)