Boelson Cottage, Philadelphia

Name: Boelson Cottage
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#196 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Boelson Cottage is a Dutch and Swedish-style colonial era cottage located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The 1+1⁄2-story gambrel-roofed fieldstone cottage was built sometime between 1678 and 1684. The cottage is situated on the west bank of the Schuylkill River within a plot of 100 acres of land granted to John Boelson in 1677 by the Swedish colonial court in Upland, Pennsylvania. Boelson's cottage is the oldest extant structure in Fairmount Park. ()

Coordinates: 39°59'23"N, 75°12'11"W

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West Philadelphia (West Park)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Boelson Cottage – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Please Touch Museum, Fairmount Park, Sedgley Woods, Mount Pleasant Mansion.

0.8 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
20 min walk • The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is a vibrant and interactive institution dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing opportunities for learning through play. This unique museum, designed specifically for children aged seven and younger, is housed...
~100 ftSE
Park, Georgian architecture
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
1 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.
0.8 miSE
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
21 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...
0.5 miS
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
12 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.
0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia
20 min walk • Shofuso, also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden located in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
~1900 ftE
Museum
Ormiston Mansion, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Ormiston Mansion is a 2+1⁄2-story, red brick, late Georgian period house located in east Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
17 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.
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia
14 min walk • The Alexander von Humboldt statue is a monumental statue of Alexander von Humboldt in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the statue was completed in 1871 and donated to the city in 1876.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
21 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.
0.7 miS
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
18 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.
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum
Cedar Grove, Philadelphia
19 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 Boelson Cottage?

Nearby attractions include Fairmount Park, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Columbia Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia (8 min walk), Ormiston Mansion, Philadelphia (10 min walk), Randolph House, Philadelphia (12 min walk).

How to get to Boelson Cottage by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boelson Cottage:

Bus

SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal (24 min walk)

Tram

Girard Avenue & 39th Street • Lines: 15 (27 min walk)