Spread across 933 acres (377.57 hectares), Brandywine Creek State Park was established in 1965. It features four nature preserves, including Tulip Tree Woods, Flint Woods, the Carney Tract, and the FreshWater Marsh, along with bike trails, pavilions, an interpretive center, hiking trails, picnic spots, and a disc golf course. Some of the activities that you can enjoy here are geocaching, canoeing, mountain biking, birdwatching, and fishing. Comprising old growths of tulip poplar, Piedmont hardwood, and coniferous trees towering over lush green shrubs and blankets of spring wildflowers, Brandywine Creek State Park makes for an idyllic weekend destination to enjoy the Great Outdoors.
El Museo de Arte de Filadelfia cuenta con más de 200 galerías repletas de tesoros que cubren todos los continentes y todas las culturas, y que llegan a las más de 400.000 obras de arte. El enorme edificio de piedra, soportado por unas majestuosas columnas de estilo dórico, se alza frente al Río Schuylkill. Suban los escalones que pasaron a la historia en las películas de "Rocky".
La Calle South de Filadelfia es el hogar de una de las mayores creaciones artísticas de la ciudad. Conocido como los Jardines Mágicos, esta obra del artista Isaiah Zagar cubre casi una cuadra entera y abarca todo lo que se ve, incluso los senderos y las paredes de los edificios. Esta obra en continuo crecimiento es una locura colorida que incorpora cerámicos, botellas, gomas y rayos de bicicleta, y todo lo que se les pueda ocurrir. Con semejante paisaje e instalación, el artista los llevará hasta su mundo y les permitirá echar un vistazo en su mente. No es algo para pasar por alto.
Con una superficie de más de 3.723 hectáreas y compuesto por un total de 63 parques, el Parque Fairmont es uno de los sistemas de parques de ciudad más grandes del país. El complejo ofrece senderos pintorescos, colinas ondulantes, arroyos, estructuras históricas, bosques, obras de arte públicas y mucho más. El Arboreto Centenario, el Centro de Horticultura, la Casa y el Jardín Japonés y el Museo de Arte de Filadelfia son solo algunas de las atracciones que encontrarán dentro del complejo. También verán algunos centros recreativos y campos de deporte.
The Hagley Museum and Library is a grandiose treasure cove spread across an area of 235 acres. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and machinery of the DuPont mills and tries to show the impact of industrialization on the progress and growth of America. The library, on the other hand, houses a collection of books, photographs, archives and other manuscripts that recite the tale of economic and technological growth of the country. Apart from enriching the knowledge of its visitors, the Hagley Museum and Library also serves as an event space where local events and conferences are a regular feature.
En 1751, William Penn pidió que la nueva campana para la Casa de Gobierno de Pensilvania llevase grabas las palabras "Proclama LIBERTAD en toda la tierra y para todos su habitantes". La campana tañó para llamar a todos los habitantes a la primera lectura de la Declaración de la Independencia y más tarde fue apodada "La Campana de la Libertad" por los abolicionistas, quienes la adoptaron como símbolo de la lucha por la libertad para todos los estadounidenses. Durante todo el día podrán participar de las charlas informativas sobre la historia de la campana; los horarios de atención del museo varían según la época del año.
The Goldie Paley Gallery at Moore College of Art and Design features contemporary art, architecture, photography and crafts by national and international artists. The mission of the gallery is to seek out and present works of art that might not otherwise be seen by the Philadelphia community. Goldie Paley Gallery inspires creative thought by featuring artists who are not always in the mainstream of cultural consciousness, but whose art is often cutting-edge and profound.
The St. Paul's Church is a beautiful hstoric church with pristine white exteriors that give it a ancient look. Established in 1828, it displays a mix of Rural Gothic and Gothic Revival styles of architecture. This church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The church continues to be active and hosts services regularly.
The St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church located in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. This Gothic style gray stone structure was first built in 1861 and modifications were made by Jay Cooke and Horace Trumbauer over the years. The stone structure of the church also features a two story clock tower and an adjoining cemetery. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Nitre Hall is built in 1805 in a property expanding 9 acres (3.6 acres). The owner of the Nitre Hall Powder Mills was the resident owner of Nitre Hall, and lived in it till his death. The building consists of three floors, with the custodian staying on the ground floor and the top two floors showcase exhibits and other Colonial age items. The Hall is opened from May through October and in December for special occasions and events. It is frequented by schools for field trips, and members of different historical societies.
The existing structure of the Arch Street Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1855 and features an impressive Classical Revival style design that places it in stark contrast with the surrounding modern buildings. With a vast and eventful history, the church has survived periods of decline with grace and perseverance, standing tall even today. The church is truly a beautiful sight, with a design reminiscent of Greek and Roman architecture, and interiors that are beautifully decorated with elegant columns and a graceful dome, Far from being just a pretty building, the church not only continues to serve as a place of worship, it also supports a number of groups, charities and outreach programs to better the lives of not only its own, but of the community as a whole.
Conceptualized and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Beth Sholom Synagogue is a city landmark. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, this synagogue comes under the purview of Frank Lloyd Wright Historic Society. Its design is deemed to be one of the finest works of Wright and the site can be explored through the tours conducted.