Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

#995 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia is a vintage base ball team based in Philadelphia, which plays by 1864 National Association Rules. Athletic is a member of the Mid Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League, competing in the Eastern Division. The club made its debut on the diamond in April 2010 and plays many of its home matches at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, located in the West Philadelphia section of the city. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'34"N, 75°12'21"W

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West Philadelphia (West Park)Philadelphia United States

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Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia Zoo, Sedgley Woods, Mount Pleasant Mansion.

~1580 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
8 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...
0.6 miSE
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...
0.8 miNE
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
22 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...
0.6 miNE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
16 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 miE
Monuments and statues
James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia
21 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia
14 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.
0.5 miNE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
14 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 miN
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.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
16 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.
~1600 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
8 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.
0.5 miNE
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
12 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia?

Nearby attractions include Smith Memorial Arch, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Cedar Grove, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Sweetbriar, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia (8 min walk).

How to get to Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 40th Street • Lines: 15 (4 min walk)

Train

Wynnefield Avenue (37 min walk)

Metro

52nd Street • Lines: Mfl (39 min walk)

Bus

SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal (39 min walk)