The Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Fairmount Park Philadelphia is a typical example of a 16th century Shoin-zukuri style residential house and garden. Learn more by watching our 5-min program. Read more.
The famous Japanese House and Garden (are known as Shofuso) is located inside Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, which was originally the site of Lansdowne, the country seat of Governor John Penn. Read more.
For a great view of the garden and pond without having to enter the property, sit on the ledge along Belmont Drive. Also, visit on April 15th for Fairmount Park's annual Cherry Blossom Festival!
Countless pieces of shattered mirror, bottles and more come together to compose beautiful works of art. Admission is $5 and don’t plan to go to the outdoor garden in the winter, it may be iced over.
Philly’s “Magic Gardens” are South Street’s amazing walk-through mosaics designed by Isaiah Zagar.
This is a unique art installation more than a garden. On Wednesdays they have free wine and snacks. Overall a must do, at least once.
Did you know? America’s oldest botanical garden, Bartram’s was founded by father/son botanists. They discovered and saved from extinction the Franklinia tree, named for their friend, Benjamin Franklin Read more.
Cool place... But wear bug spray if you take the river boat ride!!! Tons of ticks in the grass on the walk up from the boat to the garden.
America's oldest living botanic garden is nestled in the bustle of Philadelphia. Featuring a wildflower meadow, majestic trees, wetlands and stone house, guests will surely enjoy this urban garden.
Talula's Garden is truly special. Try the braised rabbit with handkerchief pasta, soft-shell crab with spicy fennel pickle and golden potato gnocchi with succotash and lemon-brown butter. - CBS Philly Read more.
Interesting tweaks to the old standards really help familiar drinks take on interesting new tastes at Washington Square's Talula's Garden.
Enjoy a drink in the garden.
The Garden of Eden tea is a must-have!
Awesome place to spend a Sunday afternoon coding in the sunny porch, with a nice view on an urban garden.
Every day the blondies are a different flavor! Sit outside or on the sun porch overlooking the garden to enjoy :)
In the lobby, on the 6th street side, is the spectacular mosaic mural ‘The Dream Garden’ by Maxfield Frederick Parrish and Louis Comfort Tiffany - their only collaboration- a one of a kind!
The Dream Garden here uses 100,000+ pieces of favrile glass, each hand-fired to achieve perfection in 260 colors, this spectacular piece took more than 6 months to install.
Go down to Cooperage in the lobby for awesome lunches! Quick too!
It’s a jungle out there. Take charge of your space and green your garden or apartment walls at Urban Jungle. (Tip: be ready with plenty of truck space for all your botanical finds.)
Friendly staff and nice Christmas trees in December.
Not into plants? Who cares?! Stop in. You'll enjoy yourself. Urban Jungle is a paradise on Passyunk.
Tables in the garden at soooo peaceful!
If it's sunny...garden eating is a must.
For the cheese lovers!!! Small cafe all with Fresh dishes and really good cheeses. Best part is Byob!!! And this secret outside garden. Descent prices, staff was attentive. Build ur own grill cheese!!
Outdoor Garden + Savile Row = Happiness!!
Just go for the spectacular outdoor garden and the great draft selection.
Nice place to enjoy a pint in the garden out back. Great craft beer selection too.
Located on the magnificent grounds of Philadelphia's Museum of Art, the azalea garden has over four acres of beautiful plants and flowers, just a short stroll away from the Water Works.
MY HAPPY PLACE
Gorgeous in the spring when flowers are actually blooming
Take a seat in the garden and grab a cocktail... Deviled Eggs with Pork Scrapple = YUM.
Get the Tavern Lemonade. If warm, sit in the garden to really impress that special someone.
Housemade Burrata?
There's always a line, but you can snap a few photos of the statue by itself in between the cheesy touristy couple photos!
on weekends, there's often someone who's there taking photos for tips (and telling you about more of their life than you asked for)
The rooftop garden is free and open to the public.
Pretty cool in here isn't it? It gets better. Check out the Dorrance H. Hamilton Roof Garden built on top of the Perelman Theater - it's spectacular.
The orchestra and concert hall are amazing!!! I'm very inspired!!
Be sure to stop and rest at the front garden’s reflecting pool and the tapestry of Japanese Ilex, shrubs and colorful flowers, some dating back to the 1920s.
It has a very zen garden that I think everyone should come and relax at
The sight of Philadelphia’s ‘The Thinker’ at the front of The Rodin Museum’s columned entryway is a replica of Rodin’s burial site in Meudon, France. Compare the two sites to see the resemblance.
Nice people. But the pizza was average. Not so sure what's famous about the pizza. Try cityview on 15 spring garden instead.
Excellent pizza and cheese steaks. Their breakfasts are very good too, and inexpensive!
Best Cheesesteaks Ever!
Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA