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Franklin Square is one of the five public squares that William Penn laid out in the original plan for the city of Philadelphia. Providing a refreshing green space in an urban setting, the square offers a wide range of fun activities throughout its eight acres. The public square was named after Benjamin Franklin back in 1825. The park now includes a number of family-friendly attractions, such as Philly Mini Golf, the Philadelphia Parx Liberty Carousel, and the Once Upon a Nation storytelling bench. Franklin Square’s centerpiece is the marble Franklin Square Fountain that was built in the year 1838.
200 N. 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: 215-629-4026
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Franklin Institute
The Science History Institute
Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Fireman’s Hall Museum
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell Center
Carpenters' Hall
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Rodin Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Brandywine River Museum of Art
Temple University Shoe Museum
Old City and Society Hill Walking Tour
Elfreth’s Alley
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Franklin Square
President's House
Blue Cross RiverRink
Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches
First Friday ArtWalk
U.S. Mint
Second Bank of the United States
American Philosophical Society Museum
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