Smith Memorial Arch, Philadelphia

Name: Smith Memorial Arch
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#385 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Smith Memorial Arch is an American Civil War monument at South Concourse and Lansdowne Drive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built on the former grounds of the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it serves as a gateway to West Fairmount Park. The Memorial consists of two colossal columns supported by curving, neo-Baroque arches, and adorned with 13 individual portrait sculptures; two eagles standing on globes; and architectural reliefs of 8 allegorical figures. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'39"N, 75°12'24"W

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West Philadelphia (West Park)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Smith Memorial Arch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~990 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
5 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 miSE
Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia
19 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 miE
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...
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
14 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.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia
11 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.
~1750 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia
9 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.
0.7 miE
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
18 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.
~1040 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
6 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.
~870 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Cedar Grove, Philadelphia
5 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 Smith Memorial Arch?

Nearby attractions include Cedar Grove, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Memorial Hall, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Equestrian statue of George Meade, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to Smith Memorial Arch by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smith Memorial Arch:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 41st Street • Lines: 15 (7 min walk)

Train

Wynnefield Avenue (35 min walk)

Bus

SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal (38 min walk)