City Hike: Architectural Gems of Philadelphia Neighborhoods

2.5-3.5 hours, 3-5 miles, brisk pace between stops, visiting the most beautiful buildings within a Philadelphia neighborhood, possibility of lunch afterward if there's interest.

We are starting up a new cycle of hikes to go see the most impressive architectural gems in over a dozen Philadelphia neighborhoods. Each week I will bring pre-planned routes, all between about 3 and 5 miles, with each route covering a series of stunning buildings all contained within a single neighborhood. The group will decide which neighborhood we will visit, so it's choose your own adventure!

The first 3 hikes in this series will depart from 30th Street Station. Here are the neighborhoods we will cover, one each week:

• Architectural Gems of University City and the University of Pennsylvania Campus
• Architectural Gems of Fitler Square
• Architectural Gems of West Philadelphia (Beyond University City)

As always, 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.