Fairmount Park

Description

Attractions - Historic Homes and Buildings

Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park contains some of the greatest treasures of the colonial period, including seven eighteenth – and early nineteenth- century houses that were once the county homes of the city’s most eminent citizens. Two of these impeccable restored homes are administered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art – Mount Pleasant and Cedar Grove. These extraordinary homes provide the visitor with a unique glimpse into Philadelphia’s rich cultural history.

Distance from Independence Visitor Center: 3.54 miles
Distance from Sister Cities Visitor Center: 2.58 miles
Distance from Pennsylvania Convention Center: 3.07 miles