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Announcing Waterfront Winterfest
The Delaware River Waterfront Corp is pleased to announce Waterfront Winterfest. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Blue Cross RiverRink, and 20 years of continued sponsorship by Blue Cross, DRWC is working with some of Philadelphia's most creative individuals to transform the rink for the holiday season. For 37 days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, the waterfront will hold a...
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Spruce Street Harbor Park Directions and parking
Address for GPS: 401 South Columbus, Philadelphia, PA 19106 BY BUS SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 33 and 42 stop at the Great Plaza. Enter the Great Plaza and follow the river South. The park will be located straight ahead. Or take Route 25 on Columbus Boulevard. Get off of Dock Street stop. BY RAIL Use the SEPTA Market-Frankford stop at 2nd street. Cross over I-95 and Columbus Blvd via the...
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Independence Seaport Museum
Independence Seaport Museum maintains one of the largest maritime collections in North America, combining more than 25,000 artifacts with hands-on exhibits, small boat rentals and large-scale models. In addition to exhibits, the Museum has a traditional boat shop, the Workshop on the Water; the J. Welles Henderson Archives and Library and the Penn’s Landing Playhouse. The Museum also includes two...
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Spruce Street Harbor Park 2016 Season
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Tugboat Jupiter
The tugboat Jupiter was built out of charcoal iron in Philadelphia in 1902 for the Standard Oil Company. After serving in New York, she was came back to work in Philadelphia. In 1999, the Jupiter was purchased by the Penn's Landing Corporation (now the Delaware River Waterfront Corp) and turned over to the care of the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild and is moored at the north end of Penn's...
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Sheraton Society Hill
The Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel provides comfortable, relaxing, plus accommodations in the heart of historic Philadelphia. After a recent multi-million dollar renovation, the hotel now features an Upscale Club Lounge, sophisticated furniture and decor, a newly opened restaurant, and a redesigned fitness center. (Photo from the Sheraton Society Hill)
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Summer Season 2014 Fact Sheets
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Directions Independence Seaport Museum
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FringeArts
FringeArts presents world-class, contemporary performing arts that challenge convention and inspire new ways of thinking. FringeArts seeks to elevate Philadelphia as a primary nexus for cultural conversation, progressive ideas, and innovative art-making. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe, the organization serves local, national,...
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Top 10 Milestones to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Master Plan of the Central Delaware
Did you know that all the amazing public spaces along the Delaware River Waterfront from Pier 68 to Race Street Pier are part of a Master Plan? Did you know this Master Plan took 2.5 years to complete? Yes, 2.5 years of intensive work by consultants, staff, and neighbors to create a plan to reinvigorate six miles of waterfront from Port Richmond to Pennsport. And did you know that since this...
