Playing Angels, Philadelphia

#110 among attractions in Philadelphia

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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. The bronze pieces are balanced on separate concrete pedestals overlooking the river bank and are about a mile away from Boathouse Row. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'49"N, 75°11'56"W

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Lower North (East Park)Philadelphia United States

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Playing Angels – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Please Touch Museum, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia Zoo, Sedgley Woods.

0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
14 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...
0.7 miN
Park, Georgian architecture
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
18 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.
0.6 miS
Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The Philadelphia Zoo, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States, stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family-friendly recreation. Established in 1874, it has the distinction of being America's first zoo, and today it continues to delight visitors...
0.4 miE
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
10 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...
~1190 ftN
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
6 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.
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia
16 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.
0.6 miN
Museum
Ormiston Mansion, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Ormiston Mansion is a 2+1⁄2-story, red brick, late Georgian period house located in east Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
~340 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
2 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.
0.4 miW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia
11 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.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
11 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 miW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
15 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Playing Angels?

Nearby attractions include Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Sweetbriar, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to Playing Angels by public transport?

The nearest stations to Playing Angels:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 34th Street • Lines: 15 (10 min walk)

Bus

SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal (27 min walk)