76 PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU THINGS TO DO/ATTRACTIONS Rodin Museum Home to the largest Rodin collection outside of Paris, this museum includes casts of the artist’s greatest works:The Thinker, The Burghers of Calais and The Gates of Hell. rodinmuseum.org, 2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 215-763-8100 k ✔ ✔ ✔ 60 Schuylkill Banks Grab your bike, running shoes, or fishing pole to participate in a wide variety of riverside activities. You can run, walk, bike or skate along the trail, which connects to Kelly Drive and the rest of the Schuylkill River Trail. schuylkillbanks.org, 2501 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-222-6030 k ✔ The All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors Commissioned in 1927, All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors was created to be a tribute to African American war heroes. Benjamin Franklin Parkway across from the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA ✔ The Franklin Institute A leading museum in science and innovation. Premier venue including an awe-inspiring marble rotunda in the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Hall or the intimate Fels Planetarium under the stars. fi.edu/plan-an-event, 222 North 20th St., Philadelphia, PA, 215- 448-1200 h k ✔ ✔ ✔ 180 Aero Memorial World War I The bronze sphere opposite the main entrance of the Franklin Institute is dedicated to the aviators who died in World War I. Philadelphia, PA h k ✔ Boat House Row Local boating clubs take great pride in their historic 19th-century boathouses, which line the Schuylkill River just west of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. visitphilly.com/ things-to-do/attractions/boathouse-row, 1 Boat House Row, Philadelphia, PA h k ✔ Civil War Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Even while the nation was engaged in World War I, Philadelphia decided to commemorate the Civil War. Logan Square, Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA h k ✔ The Barnes Foundation Explore the greatest private collection of post-impressionist and early- modern art. There’s something for art lovers of all ages. barnesfoundation.org, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 215-278-7000 h ✔ ✔ 60- 120 Wissahickon Environmental Center For over thirty years the center has been providing education to families throughout the Philadelphia region, offering public and group programming. phila.gov/ParksandRecreation/environment/environmentaleducation/Pages/ WissahickonEnvironmentalCenter.aspx, 300 W. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 215- 685-9285 k RITTENHOUSE SQUARE DISTRICT eseo eseo (“ee-z-oh”) is Philadelphia’s first community sports resource. Athletes use eseo’s website and mobile app to connect with others interested in running and basketball plus discover the communities, races and events throughout the city to stay active. eseosports.com , Philadelphia, PA First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia Founded in 1698, this historic church is known for its worship rich in tradition. The building, constructed in 1872, is an example of Victorian Gothic architecture, designed with Tiffany windows. Visitors are welcome for service on Sunday morning or by appointment. fpcphila.org, 201 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-567-0532 ✔ 60 Mutter Museum The birthplace of American medicine housed in a 1908 Beaux-Arts National Historic Landmark and home to the world-renowned Mutter Museum. muttermuseum.org, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-563-3737 k ✔ 60 Rittenhouse Square One of the five original planned public squares that defined Philadelphia from its founding in 1682. The tree-lined walkways and park benches of the square are surrounded by luxury apartments, top-notch restaurants and high-end shops. discoverPHL.com/visit/explore/neighborhoods/rittenhouse-square, 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA h k ✔ Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel This Conservative synagogue is housed in a magnificent, historic Gothic stone building that dates back to the 1890s. Services are held daily. bzbi.org, 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 215-735-5148 k 15 bus parking comp driver comp guide free food service tour lenght (minutes)
