Penn's Landing & Spruce Street Harbor Park
Penn's Landing
A waterfront along the Delaware River. In summer, the harbor park with hammocks, string lights, and floating bars is a popular hangout for young people.
This is where William Penn, founder of Philadelphia, first came ashore. Docked along the waterfront are the historic sailing ship Moshulu and the cruiser USS Olympia from the Spanish-American War, both part of the Independence Seaport Museum. In summer, Spruce Street Harbor Park is hung with hammocks and string lights. In winter, the Blum Winter Garden has an ice rink. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Old City, and admission is free.
Opening hours
All day (harbor park open seasonally)
Nearby sights
- Museum of the American Revolution
- Christ Church, Philadelphia
- Franklin Court & Benjamin Franklin Museum
- Elfreth's Alley
- Betsy Ross House
- Independence Hall
- Liberty Bell Center
- National Constitution Center