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If living steps away from world renowned art collections and the vast green spaces of Fairmount
Park excites you, then Philadelphia's Art Museum Area is a prime neighborhood to explore.
With the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as its main artery, this neighborhood boasts an array
of fine museums including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation, the
Rodin Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute and more.
Its residential side is a mix of high rise condominium buildings and blocks of historical
row houses. A few loft conversions and newer townhouses are mixed in. Prices are not quite
as expensive as in Rittenhouse Square and Society Hill, and with so much to offer its
residence, the Art Museum Area can feel like a bargain. At its center, the Art Museum Area
is park-like with expansive greenways and mature trees lining the Ben Franklin Parkway.
And that is a big reason many people choose to live here.
This neighborhood is walkable to Center City and very close to commuter routes and 30th
Street Train station, adding to its appeal. Also nearby is Fairmount Park, 4,100 acres
of recreational area perfect for city dwellers who need to be close to nature. The park includes
many historical buildings, including the first waterworks in the United States and an array
of colonial era homes, public sculptures, and trails suitable for biking, running, and
other athletic pursuits.
For more information about living in the Art Museum Area, please contact our Philadelphia
Office.