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Local Fairhill Area Attractions

Nearby Kids park with summertime pool and community space
12th & Cambria Recreation Center
2901 N 12th St
Nearby Kids park with summertime pool and community space
Rocky Balboa's Apartment | Rocky's House Movie On the southern end of Tusculum Street you'll find the narrow brick front address where Rocky Balboa lived until early 1976 – hey, he said it was only temporary.
1898 E Tusculum St
1898 East Tusculum Street
Rocky Balboa's Apartment | Rocky's House Movie On the southern end of Tusculum Street you'll find the narrow brick front address where Rocky Balboa lived until early 1976 – hey, he said it was only temporary.

Neighborhoods

Fairhill is a neighborhood on the east side of the North Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Fairhill is bordered by Front Street to the east, Germantown Avenue (10th Street) to the west, Allegheny Avenue to the north, and Cumberland Street to the south.[1] The neighborhood serves as the center of the Hispanic community of Philadelphia, and is known for its "El Centro de Oro" commercial strip along North 5th Street. The neighborhood is also the center of the Philadelphia Badlands. Fairhill is adjacent to Harrowgate and West Kensington to the east, Hartranft to the south, Glenwood to the west, and Hunting Park to the north.
Fairhill
Fairhill is a neighborhood on the east side of the North Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Fairhill is bordered by Front Street to the east, Germantown Avenue (10th Street) to the west, Allegheny Avenue to the north, and Cumberland Street to the south.[1] The neighborhood serves as the center of the Hispanic community of Philadelphia, and is known for its "El Centro de Oro" commercial strip along North 5th Street. The neighborhood is also the center of the Philadelphia Badlands. Fairhill is adjacent to Harrowgate and West Kensington to the east, Hartranft to the south, Glenwood to the west, and Hunting Park to the north.

Must-see Sightseeing

The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is a preserved home once rented by American author Edgar Allan Poe, located at 532 N. 7th Street, in the Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Though Poe lived in many houses over several years in Philadelphia, it is the only one which still survives.
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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
532 N 7th St
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The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is a preserved home once rented by American author Edgar Allan Poe, located at 532 N. 7th Street, in the Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Though Poe lived in many houses over several years in Philadelphia, it is the only one which still survives.
The Eastern State Penitentiary, also known as ESP, is a former American prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at 2027 Fairmount Avenue between Corinthian Avenue and North 22nd Street in the Fairmount section of the city, and was operational from 1829 until 1971.
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Penitenciaría del Estado del Este
2027 Fairmount Ave
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The Eastern State Penitentiary, also known as ESP, is a former American prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at 2027 Fairmount Avenue between Corinthian Avenue and North 22nd Street in the Fairmount section of the city, and was operational from 1829 until 1971.
Reading Terminal Market is an enclosed public market located at 12th and Arch Streets in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It opened originally in 1893 under the elevated train shed of the Reading Railroad Company after the city of Philadelphia advocated to move public markets from the streets into indoor facilities for both safety and sanitary reasons. The Reading Railroad Company owned and operated the market space until 1976 when the company liquidated, leaving the market without its parent company and foot traffic from the train. Presently, it still occupies the ground floor and basement levels of the Reading Terminal's former train shed which is now part of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Vendor stalls occupy the ground floor with entrances on Filbert Street to the South, Twelfth Street to the West, and Arch Street to the North. The stalls are arranged in a grid pattern with an open area in the center with tables and seating. Over one hundred merchants offer fresh produce, meats, fish, artisan cheese, groceries, ice cream, flowers, grilled cheese, baked goods, crafts, books, clothing, and specialty and ethnic foods.[1] Two of the vendors are descendants of original merchants from the initial opening in the late 1800s.[2] The basement floor of the market holds the state-of-the-art refrigerated storage area for vendor use. Currently, the market is open every day of the week, although the Pennsylvania Dutch merchants (a small but significant minority) generally do not operate Sunday through Tuesday.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
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Reading Terminal Market is an enclosed public market located at 12th and Arch Streets in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It opened originally in 1893 under the elevated train shed of the Reading Railroad Company after the city of Philadelphia advocated to move public markets from the streets into indoor facilities for both safety and sanitary reasons. The Reading Railroad Company owned and operated the market space until 1976 when the company liquidated, leaving the market without its parent company and foot traffic from the train. Presently, it still occupies the ground floor and basement levels of the Reading Terminal's former train shed which is now part of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Vendor stalls occupy the ground floor with entrances on Filbert Street to the South, Twelfth Street to the West, and Arch Street to the North. The stalls are arranged in a grid pattern with an open area in the center with tables and seating. Over one hundred merchants offer fresh produce, meats, fish, artisan cheese, groceries, ice cream, flowers, grilled cheese, baked goods, crafts, books, clothing, and specialty and ethnic foods.[1] Two of the vendors are descendants of original merchants from the initial opening in the late 1800s.[2] The basement floor of the market holds the state-of-the-art refrigerated storage area for vendor use. Currently, the market is open every day of the week, although the Pennsylvania Dutch merchants (a small but significant minority) generally do not operate Sunday through Tuesday.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth.
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Jardines Mágicos de Filadelfia
1020 South St
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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth.
The Spruce Street Harbor Park is an urban beach located in Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Open during the summer, the place features a boardwalk along the Delaware River with a beachfront atmosphere. The park's features include a beachfront with a boardwalk along the Delaware River and about 100 hammocks hang under thousands of LED lights hung in the trees during the night. There are multiple restaurants and pubs or bars. The park has hammock lounges and two barges available for reservation. On Saturdays, it is host to the Art Star Pop Up Market, where local artist sell candles, soaps, ceramics, art, home goods, jewelry and more.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
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The Spruce Street Harbor Park is an urban beach located in Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Open during the summer, the place features a boardwalk along the Delaware River with a beachfront atmosphere. The park's features include a beachfront with a boardwalk along the Delaware River and about 100 hammocks hang under thousands of LED lights hung in the trees during the night. There are multiple restaurants and pubs or bars. The park has hammock lounges and two barges available for reservation. On Saturdays, it is host to the Art Star Pop Up Market, where local artist sell candles, soaps, ceramics, art, home goods, jewelry and more.
One Liberty Observation Deck, also called Philly From The Top, is an 883 ft high observation deck located on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place in Center City, Philadelphia.
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One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market St
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One Liberty Observation Deck, also called Philly From The Top, is an 883 ft high observation deck located on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place in Center City, Philadelphia.
This park is unlike any other in Philadelphia. The Rail Park is a vision that's revitalizing three miles of unused rail lines into a usable, beautiful, public space
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The Rail Park
1150 N Broad St
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This park is unlike any other in Philadelphia. The Rail Park is a vision that's revitalizing three miles of unused rail lines into a usable, beautiful, public space

Food scene

Food court–style food hall with international options including Korean tacos, bao, poke & kebabs.
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Chinatown Square
1016-18 Race St
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Food court–style food hall with international options including Korean tacos, bao, poke & kebabs.
This contemporary Mexican cantina serves creative takes on traditional cuisine amid whimsical decor.
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La Calaca Feliz
2321 Fairmount Ave
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This contemporary Mexican cantina serves creative takes on traditional cuisine amid whimsical decor.
Bow-tie-wearing staff dispense classic ice cream parlor/soda fountain treats in an old-timey space.
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The Franklin Fountain
116 Market St
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Bow-tie-wearing staff dispense classic ice cream parlor/soda fountain treats in an old-timey space.
A reconstructed Colonial tavern where servers in period dress deliver old-fashioned American fare.
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City Tavern Restaurant
138 S 2nd St
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A reconstructed Colonial tavern where servers in period dress deliver old-fashioned American fare.
Diehards line up 24/7 for the cheesesteaks served up at this no-frills veteran spot. Serving the best cheesesteak in Philly, Geno's is your #1 place to get the famous Philly cheesesteak. Nothing but the best ingredients. Come see us, 24/7!
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Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th St
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Diehards line up 24/7 for the cheesesteaks served up at this no-frills veteran spot. Serving the best cheesesteak in Philly, Geno's is your #1 place to get the famous Philly cheesesteak. Nothing but the best ingredients. Come see us, 24/7!
Famous faces & family photos cover the walls at this Jewish deli with ample portions & a '20s flair.
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Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
700 S 4th St
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Famous faces & family photos cover the walls at this Jewish deli with ample portions & a '20s flair.

Historic Sightseeing

The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she is said to have sewed the first American Flag.
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Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St
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The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she is said to have sewed the first American Flag.
Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in Philadelphia, dating back to 1702. As of 2012, there are 32 houses on the street, which were built between 1728 and 1836. The Elfreth's Alley Museum is located at #124 and 126.[2][3] The alley is a National Historic Landmark. Located in the Old City neighborhood, Elfreth's Alley is between North 2nd Street and North Front Street, in the block between Arch and Quarry Streets.
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Callejón Elfreth
126 Elfreth's Alley
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Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in Philadelphia, dating back to 1702. As of 2012, there are 32 houses on the street, which were built between 1728 and 1836. The Elfreth's Alley Museum is located at #124 and 126.[2][3] The alley is a National Historic Landmark. Located in the Old City neighborhood, Elfreth's Alley is between North 2nd Street and North Front Street, in the block between Arch and Quarry Streets.
Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Market St & 6th St station
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Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The National Constitution Center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan institution devoted to the United States Constitution.
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Centro Nacional de la Constitución
525 Arch St
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The National Constitution Center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan institution devoted to the United States Constitution.
The Museum of the American Revolution is a Philadelphia museum dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution. The museum was opened to the public on April 19, 2017, the anniversary of the first battle of the war, Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775.
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Museo de la Revolución Americana
101 S 3rd St
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The Museum of the American Revolution is a Philadelphia museum dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution. The museum was opened to the public on April 19, 2017, the anniversary of the first battle of the war, Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775.

Off the Beaten Path

The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is located at 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The arboretum is open daily except major holidays; an admission fee is charged at the gate.
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Morris Arboretum de la Universidad de Pensilvania
100 E Northwestern Ave
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The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is located at 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The arboretum is open daily except major holidays; an admission fee is charged at the gate.
Bartram's Garden is a historic Philadelphia garden and arboretum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1728 by botanist John Bartram, it is the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America.
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Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.
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Bartram's Garden is a historic Philadelphia garden and arboretum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1728 by botanist John Bartram, it is the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America.
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.
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Casa y jardín japonés Shofuso
Horticultural Drive
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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.
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is a 1000-acre National Wildlife Refuge spanning Philadelphia and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania. Located in Tinicum Township, the refuge is adjacent to the Philadelphia International Airport.
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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre John Heinz en Tinicum
8601 Lindbergh Blvd.
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The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is a 1000-acre National Wildlife Refuge spanning Philadelphia and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania. Located in Tinicum Township, the refuge is adjacent to the Philadelphia International Airport.
Fort Mifflin, originally called Fort Island Battery and also known as Mud Island Fort, was commissioned in 1771 and sits on Mud Island on the Delaware River below Philadelphia, Pennsylvania near Philadelphia International Airport.
Fort Mifflin Road
Fort Mifflin Road
Fort Mifflin, originally called Fort Island Battery and also known as Mud Island Fort, was commissioned in 1771 and sits on Mud Island on the Delaware River below Philadelphia, Pennsylvania near Philadelphia International Airport.