The Highlands Mansion and Gardens is a beautiful Georgian period house that is beautifully restored to provide a glimpse of the lives of the people who lived there during the 17th to the 19th century. Besides the historic house, visitors can visit the outbuildings, gardens, barn, spring house and other areas of the property. This beautiful mansion can be visited only during the week for which a prior appointment is required. The property conducts several private and social events, details for which are available on the website.
El Templo Masónico es el hogar de la Gran Logia de los Masones Libres y Aceptados de Pensilvania. El edificio actual, dedicado en 1873, alberga la Biblioteca Masónica y Museo de Pensilvania. En la biblioteca encontrarán la colección más grande de literatura masónica de los Estados Unidos. El museo alberga una colección diversa de tesoros masones que es tanto inigualable como internacional en su enfoque. Los Masones patrocinan una gran variedad de actividades juveniles, educativas y recreativas. Siempre fueron entusiastas de las Ligas Pequeñas de béisbol y también dirigen un gran número de programas de becas y tutorías.
Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art (PhilaMOCA) is a hub for artists of all kinds. The building dates back to 1865 and nurtures new talent and art. It is often used as a place for band practices, workshops, live performances and film screenings. The Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art (PhilaMOCA) has been a cultural hub for many years now and is visited by thousands of people every year.
The splendid Georgian religious structure is the oldest church building in the United States that is famed as a National Historic Landmark. Explore the interesting stone carvings on its exterior. Located in an interesting setting on the burial grounds of Fort Christiana, it is considered as the throne of the city. The parish church still welcomes parishioners and conducts regular masses. Come and explore this historic, Gothic marvel.
The Nemours Mansion and Gardens is a 300-acre (121.40 hectares) country estate which consists of a French mansion and garden. The estate was built by Alfred I. du Pont in 1909–1910 and is a luxurious five story structure with 105 rooms full of artwork and sculptures. The mansion is elegantly designed in Louis XVI-Rococo style French architecture. The beautifully garden with flowers, plants, pools and fountains is a refreshing sight.
Situated on the northern end of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Eakins Oval is one of city's most significant landmarks. Designed by Jacques Gréber, the traffic circle is named after famed pianist Thomas Eakins, and is the site for numerous cultural shows, parades and festivals. The oval is also home to the famous Washington Monument- a fountain most notable for its intricate sculptures.