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Rittenhouse Square, one of William Penn's original five, was known as the southwest square until 1825 when it was named for the astronomer-clockmaker, David Rittenhouse (1732-96). This amazing man of universal talents — one of many in 18th century Philadelphia — was a descendant of William Rittenhouse, who built the first paper mill in America in Germantown.
During the day this park is alive with skateboarders, sunbathers and dog walkers— at night couples stroll on romantic walks. The natural sanctuary of lovely trees and green grass is surrounded by one of the city's most upscale eating, shopping and residential districts. this spot is the ideal place to take refuge from modern distractions. A few steps down the path at any of the six gates, and the noise and traffic of the city seem to disappear
Today, the tree-filled park is surrounded with trendy shops, fine restaurants, luxury apartments and two hotels, including a five-star. Its green grasses and benches are major lunch-time destinations for workers in Philadelphia's Center City neighborhood, while its lion and goat statues are popular gathering spots for small children and their parents.
More broadly, the name Rittenhouse Square is used informally to designate the neighborhood surrounding the square itself, at its greatest extent encompassing most of the western half of Center City, from Market Street in the north to South Street in the south, and from Broad Street on the east to the Schuylkill River on the west. This area of the city, particularly the blocks to the south of the square, contain the most expensive real estate in Philadelphia. Though most popular with the affluent 25-35 year old segment, the residents of the area vary widely in age. Address: 1801 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PAPhone: 215 636 1666Directions: 1801 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4727Website: www.rittenhouserow.org
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Philly has 4 main city parks, highlighted by this peaceful block of green space.
Rittenhouse is a great place to people watch. You're sure to see artists painting if the weather is nice.
Stroll around the neighborhood. It's one of the nicer areas in Center City.
You'll find great shopping and dining (including the famous Le Bec Fin).
I recently spent a lazy Sunday afternoon here having a picnic with my nephew and some friends. Leave a Comment
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Rittenhouse Square is really a small, pretty park in the middle of a fine Philadelphia residential neighborhood. People of all walks of life hang out here, socialize, bring their pets - especially when the weather's good.
Take a walk through the Square, maybe rest on a bench. Then go enjoy a beautiful Philadelphia neighborhood, with all the older buildings. Walk through the really narrow streets that, no doubt, go back a few hundred years.
It's a bit of a taste of Philadelphia living. Leave a Comment Address: S 18th St, between Walnut & Spruce
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Great area for doing some shopping, dining and walking....
Born Yesterday (babies and kids clothing), Anthropology (clothing, housewares and jewelry, etc), and some many other places... just walk around Walnut and Chestnut Streets to find some great stores. Stroll through the park and sit on a park bench watch the world go by.....
For dining and drinks you can head over to Rouge, Devon, Smith and Wolenski, Loie, Irish Pub, Bards, Tria or any other number of places on or near the square. Leave a Comment Address: 18th and Walnut StreetsDirections: Rittenhouse Square. So easy to get around philly since streets are a grid. Get a map from your conceirge and hop in a cab or take a walk.Website: gophila.com
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Rittenhouse square is one of five urban piazzas/parks designed by William Penn when he laid out the city of Philadelphia. These include Rittenhouse, Washington, Logan, Franklin and central squares (City Hall was built on the central square, thus reducing the number to four). Rittenhouse Square lies in a neighborhood of the same name, now a posh residential address and one of the major shopping areas of the city. With the possible exception of Washington Square, Rittenhouse is probably the most attractive of all central city parks.
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This lovely parcel of green near 18th Street in Philadelphia is one of the prettier if not the prettiest spot in all of Philadelphia. Though not terribly large the sqaure is a great place to sit on a bench and watch the goings on. In the winter beautiful lights hang from the trees around a large and simply light Christmas tree. Leave a Comment
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