What's Fairmount Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider Fairmount. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Fairmount Waterworks Drive and Fairmount Park. There's plenty more to see, including Philadelphia Museum of Art and Rocky Statue.
How to Get to Fairmount
Flying to:
- Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Fairmount
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Fairmount
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Fairmount
Getting to Fairmount on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- 26th St & Poplar St Tram Stop
- Poplar St & Stillman Stop
- Girard Ave & 28th St Tram Stop
Things to See and Do in and around Fairmount
What to See in Fairmount
- Fairmount Waterworks Drive
- Rocky Statue
- Eastern State Penitentiary
- Rocky Steps
- Fairmount Park
Things to Do in Fairmount
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- The Met Philadelphia
- Mural Arts Philadelphia
When Is the Best Time to Visit Philadelphia?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 74°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 38°F)
- Rainiest months: August, December, July, October (average 4 inches of rainfall)