Delaware River Waterfront
From parks and museums to piers and restaurants, there are so many of attractions and events all year long at the Delaware River Waterfront.
Located just a short walk from Old City, Society Hill, and Philadelphia’s Historic District, the waterfront has tons to offer, including one of the coolest pop-up parks in the city (Spruce Street Harbor Park), some of the best outdoor venues for concerts, festivals, and more as well as amazing views of Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Delaware River.
SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 33, and 42 stop at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing and Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest at the Chestnut Street turnaround. Routes 17 and 48 stop at Front and Market Streets. Route 12 stops directly at Spruce Street Harbor Park Presented by Univest/Valley Green Bank at Columbus Blvd and Dock Street. Route 25 runs along Columbus Blvd.
You can also take the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line (the Blue Line) to the 2nd Street stop. From there, head east over the Market Street Bridge. The Blue Cross RiverRink and Great Plaza at Penn's Landing will be straight ahead.
There are many ways to get here on SEPTA, there are also many ways to pay. Click here to learn which fare is best for you.
No matter the season, there’s always something to do on the Delaware River Waterfront.
During the Winter months, it's home to the Blue Cross RiverRink (check out this Perk!), a heated lodge that has all sorts of food and drink options, an arcade, and lots more! The park is open seven days a week, including holidays!
You can also visit the Independence Seaport Museum - a SEPTA Perk!
The Delaware River Waterfront is also just a short walk away from historic Old City, which has plenty of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.
Explore the Independence Seaport Museum Thursdays thru Saturdays from 10a-5p and Sundays from 12p-5p. Save $2 on admissions when you flash your SEPTA Key card! Get there on SEPTA! SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 33 & 42,17, 12, 25 and 48 all get you close! You can also take the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line (the Blue line) to the 2nd Street Stop. From there, head East over the Market Street Bridge.
20210427 00:00 20211231 00:00 America/New_York Independence Seaport Museum <p>Explore the <a href="https://www.phillyseaport.org/">Independence Seaport Museum</a> Thursdays thru Saturdays from 10a-5p and Sundays from 12p-5p. <a href="https://iseptaphilly.com/perk/12">Save $2 </a>on admissions when you flash your SEPTA Key card! Get there on SEPTA! SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 33 & 42,17, 12, 25 and 48 all get you close! You can also take the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line (the Blue line) to the 2nd Street Stop. From there, head East over the Market Street Bridge.</p> Independence Seaport Museum, South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Philadelphia’s only outdoor roller skating rink, is back again - this Friday, 5/8. Get there on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 42, 17, or 33.
20210508 00:00 20210907 00:00 America/New_York Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest <p><a href="https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/blue-cross-riverrink-summerfest">Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest</a>, Philadelphia’s only outdoor roller skating rink, is back again - this Friday, 5/8. Get there on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 42, 17, or 33.</p> 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Stunning views of the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge pair well with some fun open-air shopping at Cherry Street Pier’s Artist & Artisans Market, this Sunday - 5/16. Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 33, or 42.
20210516 00:00 20210517 00:00 America/New_York Artists and Artisans <p>Stunning views of the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge pair well with some fun open-air shopping at Cherry Street Pier’s <a href="https://www.cherrystreetpier.com/event/2020/09/2021-artist-and-artisans-market/" target="_blank">Artist & Artisans Market</a>, this Sunday - 5/16. Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 33, or 42.</p> Cherry Street Pier, North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
The Sisterly Love Food Fair returns to Cherry Street Pier with pre-packaged treats and food items from more than 20 women-owned Philadelphia restaurants and bakeries (5/15). Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 33, or 42.
20210515 00:00 20210516 00:00 America/New_York Sisterly Love Food Fair <p>The <a href="https://www.cherrystreetpier.com/event/2021/03/sisterly-love-food-fair-at-cherry-street-pier/" target="_blank">Sisterly Love Food Fair</a> returns to Cherry Street Pier with pre-packaged treats and food items from more than 20 women-owned Philadelphia restaurants and bakeries (5/15). Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 33, or 42.</p> Cherry Street Pier, North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
The Bourse hosts an outdoor screening of The Secret Life of Pets as part of a month of pet-themed movie nights benefitting the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (Friday - 5/14). Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street or Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, or 57 there!
20210514 00:00 20210515 00:00 America/New_York Outdoor Movies <p><a href="https://theboursephilly.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjws-OEBhCkARIsAPhOkIYpsBDkJx-T_pXYcau6GaOxU37FH6v43EAevMYb-cnNjAXCDELYPHQaAoOaEALw_wcB">The Bourse</a> hosts an outdoor screening of <em>The Secret Life of Pets</em> as part of a month of pet-themed movie nights benefitting the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (Friday - 5/14). Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street or Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, or 57 there! </p> 111 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
On Sunday stop by the Headhouse Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop Route 12, 40, 47 or 57.
20210322 00:00 20211129 00:00 America/New_York Headhouse Farmers Market <p>On Sunday stop by the <a href="http://thefoodtrust.org/farmers-markets/market/headhouse">Headhouse Farmers Market</a> for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop Route 12, 40, 47 or 57. </p> 500 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
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