Reimagine the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability, and the Parkway Council are working to create a multi-phase plan to transform the Parkway into Philadelphia’s greatest public space.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway - Wikipedia
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, commonly abbreviated to Ben Franklin Parkway and colloquially called the Parkway, is a boulevard that runs through the cultural heart of Philadelphia, the nation's sixth-largest city as of 2020.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia
Oct 22, 2016 · Created in the first decades of the twentieth century, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway connected the heart of Philadelphia’s downtown to its premier park and over time became a district of cultural institutions and a commons for civic celebrations.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway | Visit Philadelphia
One of the largest art museums in the country and a must-see attraction... The Benjamin Franklin Parkway stretches from Logan Circle to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and is home to many of the city's top cultural institutions.
15+ Must-See Attractions on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
May 1, 2020 · Philadelphia’s diagonal Benjamin Franklin Parkway stretches one mile from just beyond to the at the edge of Fairmount Park, acting as the home of museums, cultural institutions and other attractions.
Explore Ben Franklin’s Legacy in Philadelphia
Mar 31, 2022 · Benjamin Franklin Parkway: Home to some of the nation’s most famous museums and iconic Philly photo ops, the parkway stretches from Logan Circle to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is also the site of major events and festivals, including the annual Wawa Welcome America festival.
Places to Visit - Parkway Council
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is a mile-long boulevard lined by parks, green spaces, and public art. The Parkway centers the Parkway Museums District, the city’s greatest concentration of c ultural institutions. Explore the map and listings below to plan your visit.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia | Parkway Council
Learn more about Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Parkway Council's work transforming it into a great urban park, and the Parkway's exceptional cultural institutions, inviting gardens, active public spaces, and dynamic programming
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin Parkway is Philadelphia’s most famous street, fittingly named after the city’s most famous resident. The street is lined with some of Philadelphia’s most important institutions, including several museums.
Franklin's Philadelphia: Benjamin Franklin Parkway - US History
Benjamin Franklin Parkway is Philadelphia's Champs Elysees — or its Pennsylvania Avenue. True, there is no Arc de Triomphe or White House, but there are such fine buildings as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum and the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul.