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Fairmount Community Development Corporation
Greater Art Museum Business Alliance
Home to Philly’s truly world-class museums, Fairmount is synonymous with fine art — but art is far from the only draw for this northern neighbor to Center City.
Often referred to as the “Art Museum Area” because of its walking-distance access to Philadelphia Museum of Art, Franklin Institute, Rodin Museum and Barnes Foundation, Fairmount possesses a distinct personality that thrives independent of those many hallowed halls.
Just outside the hustle and bustle, young families who move here enjoy its proximity to beautiful green spaces and a thriving food scene.
Getting acquainted with Fairmount is now easier than ever for new residents and visitors, as surrounding neighborhoods grow commercially and residentially.
SEPTA’s Broad Street Line drops riders off directly on Fairmount’s eastern border. A number of bus routes (48, 33, 32 and 7) also run to and from Center City. The neighborhood’s residential area is pedestrian and bike friendly, though parking may be difficult.
A French-inspired festival gets a Philly twist each July when Eastern State Penitentiary hosts the Bastille Day Festival. The giant block party features entertainment, games and cries of “Let them eat Tastykake!” as thousands of the Philadelphia-made treats are thrown from the prison’s towers.
In the fall, the same venue embraces its spooky side with Terror Behind the Walls, a haunted attraction featuring several different areas within Eastern State’s cell blocks.
— Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia
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