What's West Philadelphia Like?
In West Philadelphia, you can spend time checking out the art scene, museums, and entertainment venues. Take in some culture at a top spot like Philadelphia Museum of Art. There's plenty more to see, including Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum.
How to Get to West Philadelphia
Flying to:
- Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from West Philadelphia
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from West Philadelphia
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from West Philadelphia
Traveling to West Philadelphia by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Philadelphia Wynnefield Avenue Station
- Philadelphia Overbrook Station
- Philadelphia 49th Street Station
Getting to West Philadelphia on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop
- 49th & Girard Ave Stop
- Lancaster Ave & Girard Ave Stop
Things to See and Do in and around West Philadelphia
What to See in West Philadelphia
- University of Pennsylvania
- Fairmount Park
- Boathouse Row
- St. Joseph's University
- Fairmount Waterworks Drive
Things to Do in West Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Mann Center for the Performing Arts
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Penn Museum
- Underground Railroad Museum at Belmont Mansion
Other Popular West Philadelphia Attractions
- Franklin Field
- Strawberry Mansion
- Rocky Steps
- Rocky Statue
- Memorial Hall