Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #14 in Philadelphia, United States

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200 m

Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.8 km
Ascend 47 m
Descend 57 m

Experience Philadelphia in United States in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in PhiladelphiaIndividual Sights in Philadelphia

Sight 1: Lemon Hill Mansion

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Lemon Hill is a Federal-style mansion in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, built from 1799 to 1800 by Philadelphia merchant Henry Pratt. The house is named after the citrus fruits that Pratt cultivated on the property in the early 19th century.

Wikipedia: Lemon Hill (EN)

682 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 2: Turtle Rock Light

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The Lighthouse on Turtle Rock is a lighthouse built in 1887 to aid traffic on the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The lighthouse was constructed by Frank Thurwanger at a cost of $2,663 on an area of land just west of Boathouse Row. The lighthouse has a hexagonal lantern room with an octagonal walkway. Gas was first used to power the light, but in 1990, when the lighthouse was repainted and received a new wooden balustrade and newel posts, the beacon was electrified.

Wikipedia: Turtle Rock Light (EN)

61 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Thorfinn Karlsefni

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Thorfinn Karlsefni

Thorfinn Karlsefni is a bronze statue of Norse explorer Thorfinn Karlsefni, created by Icelandic sculptor Einar Jónsson. The first casting was located in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, United States, before being toppled by vandals in 2018. A second casting of the statue is in Reykjavík, Iceland, and the original plaster model is located in the Einar Jónsson Museum.

Wikipedia: Thorfinn Karlsefni (sculpture) (EN), Website

436 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: James A. Garfield Monument

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James A. Garfield Monument

The James A. Garfield Monument is a monument honoring the 20th president of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and architect Stanford White collaborated on the memorial, which was completed in 1896. It is located in Fairmount Park, along Kelly Drive, near the Girard Avenue Bridge.

Wikipedia: James A. Garfield Monument (Philadelphia) (EN), Website

657 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 5: The Cliffs

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The Cliffs is a historic country house located near 33rd and Oxford Streets in East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. It is a Registered Historic Place.

Wikipedia: The Cliffs (EN)

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