Philadelphia Architecture Reconnaissance Hike

Note that the start time has been pushed back to 9:00 AM to accommodate schedules and due to the hotter weather over the summer months.

2.5-3.5 hours, 4-7 miles, brisk pace between stops, exploring neighborhoods in and around Center City Philadelphia for hidden architectural gems, possibility of lunch afterward if there's interest.

These weekly reconnaissance hikes are designed to complement the Architectural Style Hikes that run on Friday mornings. Compared to the Friday hikes, these hikes will be less formal. I will bring several pre-planned routes, all between about 4 and 7 miles, with each route covering a Philadelphia neighborhood or a set of interesting streets. The group will decide which route we'll take, so it's choose your own adventure! While hiking the route, we will be on the lookout for beautiful buildings of all sizes and styles. I'll then incorporate the best ones into the Friday morning hikes.

After a year or so, we are hoping to have covered virtually every street in the neighborhoods of Center City, Old City, Society Hill, Washington Square West, Rittenhouse, Fitler Square, Logan Square, Chinatown, Spring Garden, Callowhill, and probably others!

We will move quickly, only stopping when we find a particularly interesting building. No knowledge of architecture is needed . . . just an interest in seeing beautiful places and a willingness to stay with the group.

GENERAL RULES : ••Hike at my pace. ••Hike lengths are approx: allow 30min -1hr extra. ••Donation requested. All monies donated to recreational charities like Natural Lands and the Friends of Wissahickon. •• For ~360 events each year donate $20 (2025), $30 for 2 or family or donate $5 for each event. ••Pay in person or at Zelle (2152474459) or at mrbasketball.net/HIKEpay.html . Thanks.
Yearly donation $15 July-Aug; $10 Sept-Nov; Dec new year.