What's Southwest Philadelphia like?
While in Southwest Philadelphia, you can spend time appreciating the historical sites. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Bartram's Garden and Fort Mifflin. There's plenty more to see, including Delaware River and Simeone Foundation Museum.
How to get to Southwest Philadelphia
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 2 mi (3.3 km) from Southwest Philadelphia
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 16 mi (25.8 km) from Southwest Philadelphia
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from Southwest Philadelphia
Travelling to Southwest Philadelphia by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Philadelphia Eastwick Station
- Philadelphia Angora Station
Getting to Southwest Philadelphia on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Island Ave & Lindbergh Blvd Tram Stop
- Island Ave & Suffolk Ave Tram Stop
- Island Ave & 76th St Tram Stop
Things to see and do in and around Southwest Philadelphia
What to see in Southwest Philadelphia
- Delaware River
- Fort Mifflin
- Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center
Things to do in Southwest Philadelphia
- Simeone Foundation Museum
- Bartram's Garden