Fairmount Park
Executive Director
Memorial Hall, West Park
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 685-0111
Fairmount Park, while best known for the 4,400 acre ribbon of green bordering the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek, is actually a city-wide park system made up of 63 separate parks of all sizes and types. From the City's original five squares laid out by William Penn to the Manayunk Canal reclaimed from industrial to recreational use, from South Philadelphia to the Far Northeast, the parks serve every community.
Longwood Gardens
Route 1, PO Box 501
Kennett Square PA 19348-0501 USA
(610) 388-1000
The nation's premier horticultural garden, Longwood Gardens was created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont and offers 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows; 20 outdoor gardens; 20 indoor gardens within 4 acres of heated greenhouses; 11,000 different types of plants; spectacular fountains; extensive educational programs including horticultural career training and internships; and 800 horticultural and performing arts events each year, from flower shows, gardening demonstrations, courses, and children’s programs to concerts, organ recitals, musical theatre, and fireworks displays. Longwood is open every day of the year and attracts more than 900,000 visitors annually.
Places to Shop
Franklin Mills Mall
1455 Franklin Mills Circle
Philadelphia, PA 19154
( 215
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632 -1500
Franklin Mills Mall is the "Home of the Discount Shopper" with over 200 value stores and factory outlets under one roof. It's anchor stores include Bed Bath & Beyond, Group USA, Jillian's, Last Call! Neiman Marcus, Modell's Sporting Goods, Nordstrom Rack, OFF 5TH-Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Office Max, Sam Ash, and Syms. Specialty stores include BCBG, the Donna Karan Company Store, Escada, the Gap Outlet, Kenneth Cole, 9 West Outlet, Old Navy, Reebok/Rockport/Greg Norman, a Talbots Outlet, and Tommy Hilfiger
Reading Terminal Market
12th & Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
(215) 922-2317
An indoor market founded in 1892 on the site of William Penn's original Philadelphia market, the Reading Terminal Market features fresh meats, poultry, produce and seafood; Amish specialties; and unique, hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world, plus a little bit of everything else. The Market is also one of the top destinations for a quick and excellent lunch in Center City Philadelphia.
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