Tag: Philly parks
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Philadelphia Visitor Center
The Independence Visitor Center is the first destination I recommend to friends and family visiting Philadelphia. The Center is free and open daily. It’s close not only to the Liberty Bell but also to many important historical and cultural Philly sites. Since the Center is located on Independence Mall, you can enjoy free panaromic views…
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Benjamin Rush State Park
Benjamin Rush State Park is a free, dog-friendly nature refuge just blocks from Roosevelt Blvd. Finding the car entrance was a little tricky for our GPS, but the Waze app got us back on track. Once you’re in, there are parking lots in 3 locations around the park. The trails are generally flat and offer…
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Washington Avenue Pier
Wes, our shiba inu Apollo and I celebrated our first nice weekend in April with a hike along Washington Avenue Pier. The park is located off 1301 S. Columbus Boulevard where it intersects with Washington Avenue. Although I’d driven by it in South Philadelphia for years, I’d never ventured over. I thought there was not much…