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Morris Arboretum

Morris Arboretum

Kids stand in awe of the Garden Railway, a quarter-mile track featuring loops, tunnels, rail lines, cable cars, bridges and buildings made from all-natural materials, at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. The 92-acre Victorian, landscaped garden also features winding paths, streams, flowers and many of Philadelphia’s oldest and...

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Family-friendly, Museums & Attractions, Parks & Gardens

Morris Arboretum

Morris Arboretum

Kids can’t get enough of the Squirrel Scramble’s rope netting—part of Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania’s new Tree Adventure exhibition. The 92-acre Victorian, landscaped garden also features a swan pond, winding paths, streams, flowers and many of Philadelphia’s oldest and rarest trees....

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Family-friendly, Museums & Attractions, Parks & Gardens

Morris Arboretum

Morris Arboretum

A four-year-old girl enjoys the open space at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, a 92-acre Victorian, landscaped garden featuring a swan pond, winding paths, streams, flowers and many of Philadelphia’s oldest and rarest trees....

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Family-friendly, Museums & Attractions, Parks & Gardens

Morris Arboretum

Morris Arboretum

It’s a busy day at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania’s Rose Garden, one of the oldest features of the estate here. The 92-acre Victorian, landscaped garden also features a swan pond, winding paths, streams, flowers and many of Philadelphia’s oldest and rarest trees....

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Family-friendly, Museums & Attractions, Parks & Gardens

Morris Arboretum

Morris Arboretum

Visitors to Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania wander through the Rose Garden, one of the oldest features of the estate here. The 92-acre Victorian, landscaped garden also features a swan pond, winding paths, streams, flowers and many of Philadelphia’s oldest and rarest trees....

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Museums & Attractions, Parks & Gardens

Morris Arboretum

Morris Arboretum

Chestnut Hill’s beautiful Morris Arboretum features a spectacular collection of rare and mature trees in a Victorian landscape. Visitor favorites include the swan pond, a formal rose garden and Japanese gardens, all complemented by seasonal events like summer concerts and the magical Garden Railway display....

Credit: Photo by M. Edlow for GPTMC

Tags: Museums & Attractions, Parks & Gardens

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Washington Crossing Historic Park marks the spot where General George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 to advance toward battles in Trenton and Princeton—victories that reversed their fortunes and helped them to win the war. Visitors can explore the preserved grounds and Revolutionary...

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Fall, Family-friendly, History, Museums & Attractions, Parks & Gardens

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Washington Crossing Historic Park marks the spot where General George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 to advance toward battles in Trenton and Princeton—victories that reversed their fortunes and helped them to win the war. Visitors can explore the preserved grounds and Revolutionary...

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Fall, History, Museums & Attractions, Parks & Gardens

Feel the Love

Feel the Love

To "spread the love" about our Love tourism message and to promote the Philly Overnight® Hotel Package, GPTMC created a fun, slightly edgy promotional video. The video features couples kissing under the iconic Robert Indiana Love statue in Love Park. Take a look, feel the love and share it!...

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