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Grumblethorpe Attraction Details
Grumblethorpe
http://www.philalandmarks.org
Constructed in 1744, Grumblethorpe was the home to the Wister family, which made significant contributions to the sciences and American literature. Built in the style of Germantown vernacular, the house features a collection directly linked to this amazing family. (Owned and operated by the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks.)

Address:
321 South Fourth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Phone: 215-925-2251

Handicap Access? N




Bird Watching Nearby
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (4.01 Miles)
Fort Washington State Park (5.35 Miles)

Hiking Nearby
Fairmount Park Bike Trail (3.63 Miles)
Wissahickon Creek Trailhead - Fairmount Park (3.76 Miles)
Fairmount Park (3.84 Miles)
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (4.01 Miles)

Nature Centers Nearby
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (4.01 Miles)
Briar Bush Nature Center (4.87 Miles)
Photography as Art (6.92 Miles)

Gardens & Arboretums Nearby
Wyck, A Germantown Home & Rose Garden (0.6 Miles)
Horticulture Center, Fairmount Park (3.48 Miles)
Morris Arboretum (3.58 Miles)
The Gardens Collaborative (3.66 Miles)

Lectures & Seminars Nearby
LaSalle University, Belfield Farm (0.84 Miles)
Philadelphia University (1.3 Miles)
Black Family Reunion Cultural Center (2.3 Miles)
Moore College of Art and Design (3.92 Miles)

Historical and Genealogical Societies Nearby
Philadelphia Folksong Society (1.69 Miles)
Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP) (1.83 Miles)
Roxborough-Manayunk-Wissahickon Historical Society (2.44 Miles)
Haverford Township Historical Society (3.4 Miles)

Museums Nearby
Dinah Day (1.47 Miles)
Philadelphia Doll Museum (2.29 Miles)
Wagner Free Institute of Science (2.53 Miles)
Shoe Museum (2.59 Miles)

Shopping Nearby
Capathia's (1.24 Miles)
Darwin Galleries: Compelling and Resonant Objects (1.36 Miles)
Cheltenham Square Mall (2.09 Miles)
Antique Market of Manayunk (2.31 Miles)

All Tours Nearby
Cunningham Piano Company (0.14 Miles)
Deshler Morris House (0.18 Miles)
Stenton Museum (0.8 Miles)
Concord Schoolhouse (0.84 Miles)

History Museums Nearby
Grumblethorpe (0.02 Miles)
LaSalle University, Belfield Farm (0.84 Miles)
Awbury Arboretum (0.91 Miles)
Dinah Day (1.47 Miles)

History Tours Nearby
LaSalle University, Belfield Farm (0.84 Miles)
Concord Schoolhouse (0.84 Miles)
Cliveden of the National Trust (0.95 Miles)
The Revolutionary Germantown Festival (0.96 Miles)

Dance Performances Nearby
Leah Stein Dance (1.45 Miles)
Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble (1.67 Miles)
Pennsylvania Dance Conservatory & Philadelphia Dance Theatre (2.05 Miles)
Black Family Reunion Cultural Center (2.3 Miles)

Theatre Nearby
Old Academy Players (1.49 Miles)
Allens Lane Art Center (1.9 Miles)
Pennsylvania Dance Conservatory & Philadelphia Dance Theatre (2.05 Miles)
Black Family Reunion Cultural Center (2.3 Miles)

Tours Nearby
Cunningham Piano Company (0.14 Miles)
Concord Schoolhouse (0.84 Miles)
Cliveden of the National Trust (0.95 Miles)
Belfield Farm and Mansion (1.18 Miles)

All Accommodations Nearby
Hilton Philadelphia - City Avenue (2.7 Miles)
North American Motor Inn (2.92 Miles)
Days Inn - Philadelphia (3.07 Miles)
Sheraton Society Hill Hotel (3.22 Miles)

Hotels & Motels Nearby
Liberty Motel (1.77 Miles)
Holiday Inn City Line (2.33 Miles)
Hilton Philadelphia - City Avenue (2.7 Miles)
Homewood Suites Philadelphia City Avenue (2.74 Miles)

Wineries Nearby
The Wine School of Philadelphia by The Grass Roots Cafe (2.67 Miles)
Philadelphia Wine Company (3.77 Miles)

All Dining Nearby
Geechee Girl Rice Cafe (0.53 Miles)
North by Northwest (1.75 Miles)
Berlenga's Island (1.77 Miles)
Tierra Colombiana (1.79 Miles)

Nightlife Nearby
Red Bell Brewing Company (2.72 Miles)
Sonoma (2.79 Miles)
H&J McNally's Tavern (2.95 Miles)
Palmer Social Club (3.59 Miles)

Breweries Nearby
Yards Brewery (3.14 Miles)
Independence Brew Pub (3.91 Miles)
Fergie's Pub (4.06 Miles)
General Lafayette Inn and Brewery (4.74 Miles)

Biking Nearby
Fairmount Park Bike Trail (3.63 Miles)
Fairmount Park (3.84 Miles)
Fort Washington State Park (5.35 Miles)

Rails to Trails Nearby
Philadelphia Trolley Works (3.41 Miles)
Philadelphia Trolley Works (3.42 Miles)
Fairmount Park (3.84 Miles)

African American Heritage Nearby
Johnson House (0.83 Miles)
Capathia's (1.24 Miles)
Dinah Day (1.47 Miles)
LePeristyle Haitian Sanctuary (1.51 Miles)

Boating & Sailing Nearby
Fairmount Park (3.84 Miles)
Liberty Belle Cruises (3.98 Miles)
Ride the Ducks - Philadelphia (4.19 Miles)
Ride the Ducks (4.21 Miles)

Water Activities Nearby
Picnic in the Park (2.91 Miles)
Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta (3.18 Miles)
Liberty Belle Cruises (3.98 Miles)

Accommodations & Dining Nearby
Geechee Girl Rice Cafe (0.53 Miles)
North by Northwest (1.75 Miles)
Berlenga's Island (1.77 Miles)
Tierra Colombiana (1.79 Miles)

Diners Nearby
Oak Lane Diner (1.66 Miles)
Littleton's Diner and Restaurant (2.1 Miles)
Trolley Car Diner (2.12 Miles)
Bob's Diner (2.24 Miles)

Fine Dining Nearby
The Marker (2.53 Miles)
Main Street Manayunk (2.69 Miles)
Jake's Restaurant (2.77 Miles)
Valley Green Inn (2.9 Miles)

Historic Places Nearby
Deshler Morris House (0.18 Miles)
Wyck Association (0.59 Miles)
Stenton Museum (0.8 Miles)
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion (0.8 Miles)

Haunted Happenings Nearby
Laurel Hill Cemetery (1.65 Miles)
Grave of John Barrymore (1.77 Miles)
Cresheim Cottage Cafe (1.93 Miles)
Connie Mack's Grave (2.65 Miles)

Arts & Entertainment Nearby
Concord Schoolhouse (0.84 Miles)
Belfield Farm and Mansion (1.18 Miles)
Capathia's (1.24 Miles)
Darwin Galleries: Compelling and Resonant Objects (1.36 Miles)

Skiing & Winter Sports Nearby
Rizzo Ice Rink (4.96 Miles)

Historic Towns Nearby
Historic Germantown (0.2 Miles)
The Revolutionary Germantown Festival (0.96 Miles)
Historic RittenhouseTown (1.21 Miles)
Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP) (1.83 Miles)

Music Nearby
Philadelphia Ceili Group (1.41 Miles)
Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble (1.67 Miles)
Black Family Reunion Cultural Center (2.3 Miles)
Asociacion de Musicos Latino Americanos (2.32 Miles)

Monuments Nearby
Laurel Hill Cemetery (1.65 Miles)
Grave of John Barrymore (1.77 Miles)
Grave of William T. Tilden (1.99 Miles)
Chestnut Hill Academy (2.48 Miles)

Galleries Nearby
Tesserae Mosaic Studio and Gallery (1.39 Miles)
Jeffrey Fuller Fine Art (1.56 Miles)
Artreach, Inc. (1.63 Miles)
Artists' League of Mount Airy (1.72 Miles)

Country Markets Nearby
Cheltenham Square Mall (2.09 Miles)
Pine Street Historic Antique Row (2.5 Miles)
Chestnut Hill Farmer's Market (2.68 Miles)
Main Street Manayunk (2.69 Miles)

Family Restaurants Nearby
Geechee Girl Rice Cafe (0.53 Miles)
Cresheim Cottage Cafe (1.93 Miles)
Cafette (2.59 Miles)
Le Bus Main Street (2.65 Miles)

Festivals & Fairs Nearby
The Revolutionary Germantown Festival (0.96 Miles)
Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy of PA (1.28 Miles)
Philadelphia Ceili Group (1.41 Miles)
Philadelphia Festival Theatre for New Plays (2.41 Miles)

Nature & Outdoors Nearby
Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site (0.91 Miles)
Belfield Farm and Mansion (1.18 Miles)
Picnic in the Park (2.91 Miles)
Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta (3.18 Miles)

Railroads Nearby
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (3.88 Miles)

Amateur/College Sports Nearby
The Liacouras Center - Temple University Basketball (2.61 Miles)
Picnic in the Park (2.91 Miles)
Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta (3.18 Miles)
John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center - Drexel Dragons Basketball (3.88 Miles)

Golfing Nearby
Walnut Lane Golf Club (1.72 Miles)
Longknockers Driving Range (2.7 Miles)
Fishers Glen Driving Range Inc. (3.16 Miles)
Ashbourne Country Club (3.18 Miles)

Driving Tours Nearby
1st Annual Boy Scout Awareness Run (3.59 Miles)
Nubian Tours (4.17 Miles)

National Historic Parks Nearby
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (3.88 Miles)
Lights of Liberty Philadelphia (4.15 Miles)
Independence National Historical Park (4.27 Miles)
Thomas Bond House (4.33 Miles)

Antiquing Nearby
Darwin Galleries: Compelling and Resonant Objects (1.36 Miles)
Cheltenham Square Mall (2.09 Miles)
Antique Market of Manayunk (2.31 Miles)
Porch Cellar and Smalls (2.43 Miles)

State & National Parks Nearby
Wissahickon Creek Trailhead - Fairmount Park (3.76 Miles)
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (3.88 Miles)
Philadelphia Hospitality, Inc. (4.03 Miles)
Independence Visitor Center (4.08 Miles)

Covered Bridges Nearby
Great Country Manors Tour (5.79 Miles)

Art Museums Nearby
Magical Art Workshop (2.65 Miles)
Gallery 500 (2.99 Miles)
Ellsworth Kelly: Paris/New York, 1949-1959 (3.18 Miles)
Philadelphia Museum of Art (3.18 Miles)

Native American Heritage Nearby
Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy of PA (1.28 Miles)
Philadelphia Academies (4.11 Miles)
United American Indians of Delaware Valley (4.25 Miles)

Farm Tours Nearby
Belfield Farm and Mansion (1.18 Miles)

Battlefields Nearby
Cliveden of the National Trust (0.95 Miles)
Philadelphia Hospitality, Inc. (4.03 Miles)
Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia (4.2 Miles)

Zoos & Animal Parks Nearby
Philadelphia Zoo (3.09 Miles)

Kids Nearby
Magical Art Workshop (2.65 Miles)
Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours (3.28 Miles)
Please Touch Museum (3.61 Miles)
The Academy of Natural Sciences - Butterflies! (3.63 Miles)

Colleges & Universities Nearby
The Design Center/Philadelphia University (0.35 Miles)
Hmong United Association of Pennsylvania (1.85 Miles)
Temple University, Tyler School of Art (2.29 Miles)
Arcadia University (2.89 Miles)

Action Sports Nearby
The Academy of Natural Sciences/Bones: An Exhibit Inside You (3.61 Miles)
Go Vertical (3.78 Miles)

Wildlife Nearby
The Academy of Natural Sciences - Butterflies! (3.63 Miles)
Benjamin Rush State Park (5.35 Miles)

Motorcycling Nearby
1st Annual Boy Scout Awareness Run (3.59 Miles)

Pro Sports Nearby
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (3.88 Miles)
Philadelphia Phillies (4.19 Miles)

Amusement & Theme Parks Nearby
Smith Playground (2.68 Miles)

Factory Tours Nearby
Cunningham Piano Company (0.14 Miles)
Yards Brewery (3.14 Miles)
U.S. Mint (4.22 Miles)

Caves & Caverns Nearby
Go Vertical (3.78 Miles)


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