Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, Philadelphia

#428 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

The Horticultural Center in Philadelphia contains an arboretum, greenhouse, demonstration gardens, and a Japanese house and garden. It is located within Fairmount Park at the southeast corner of Belmont and Montgomery Drives, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The grounds are open daily except holidays, without charge. An admission fee is charged for the Japanese house. ()

Coordinates: 39°59'0"N, 75°12'37"W

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West Philadelphia (West Park)Philadelphia United States

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Fairmount Park Horticulture Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1460 ftS
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 miNE
Park, Georgian architecture
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
15 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.
1 miE
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
26 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 miE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
15 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.
~1030 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia
5 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.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Ormiston Mansion, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Ormiston Mansion is a 2+1⁄2-story, red brick, late Georgian period house located in east Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
0.7 miE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
18 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.
~1330 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia
7 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.
~1540 ftS
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.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
17 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.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum
Cedar Grove, Philadelphia
11 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 Fairmount Park Horticulture Center?

Nearby attractions include Centennial Arboretum, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Equestrian statue of George Meade, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to Fairmount Park Horticulture Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fairmount Park Horticulture Center:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 42nd Street • Lines: 15 (18 min walk)

Train

Wynnefield Avenue (25 min walk)