Boathouse Row & Fairmount Park
Boathouse Row
A row of 19th-century rowing club boathouses along the Schuylkill River. At night, their lit outlines reflect on the water, making this a classic Philadelphia night view.
There are 15 boathouses in all, located within Fairmount Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States. The riverside path is popular for cycling and running, and rowing practice is often seen. The best vantage points are across the river on West River Drive, or from the Fairmount Water Works behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From the back of the museum, it’s a short walk, and admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Eastern State Penitentiary
- Rodin Museum
- Barnes Foundation
- The Franklin Institute
- Mütter Museum
- Penn Museum