Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadelphia

Name: Pennsylvania Railroad
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#374 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

Pennsylvania Railroad, Connecting Railway Bridge is a stone arch bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that carries Amtrak Northeast Corridor rail lines and SEPTA and NJT commuter rail lines over the Schuylkill River. It is located in Fairmount Park, just upstream from the Girard Avenue Bridge. ()

Opened: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 39°58'35"N, 75°11'38"W

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Lower North (East Park)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Pennsylvania Railroad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Zoo, Sedgley Woods, Mount Pleasant Mansion, James Garfield Memorial.

~1850 ftS
Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia
9 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...
~1960 ftN
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...
0.6 miNW
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.
~1320 ftSE
Monuments and statues
James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia
7 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.
~1960 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
10 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.
~460 ftS
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
3 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.
0.9 miW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
22 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 miSE
Architecture, Neighbourhood, Park
Boathouse Row, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Boathouse Row is a historic site located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Schuylkill River, just north of the Fairmount Water Works and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
~1960 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
10 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 miNE
Museum
John Coltrane House, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The John Coltrane House is a historic house at 1511 North 33rd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. A National Historic Landmark, it was the home of American saxophonist and jazz pioneer John Coltrane from 1952 until 1958.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lemon Hill, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Lemon Hill is a Federal-style mansion in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, built from 1799 to 1800 by Philadelphia merchant Henry Pratt. The house is named after the citrus fruits that Pratt cultivated on the property in the early 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pennsylvania Railroad?

Nearby attractions include Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Centennial District, Philadelphia (5 min walk), James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Thirty-third Street Bridge in Philadelphia, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to Pennsylvania Railroad by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pennsylvania Railroad:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 34th Street • Lines: 15 (5 min walk)

Bus

SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal (30 min walk)