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The Fairmount Water Works South Garden is a quiet green space tucked along the Schuylkill River, just below the historic Water Works buildings. Shaded paths, stone walls, and ornamental plantings create a peaceful retreat with views of Boathouse Row and the river. It’s a lovely spot to take a break while riding or walking the Schuylkill River Trail to enjoy a perfect blend of history, nature, and city scenery.

Very busy bridge during rush hours

Eagle enthusiasts flock to John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Impoundment for optimal eagle-watching opportunities. Traverse the impoundment loop counterclockwise, ensuring the impoundment is on your left, for the best view of these majestic birds and their nests. The observation platform and cross-dike road offer prime locations for eagle sightings.

This side of John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge tends to be quieter. There are some singletrack hiking trails and some packed gravel trails that are great on the bike. The I-95 Trail will take you northeast to the central loop of the park, or you can take the Fishing Point Trail out to the middle of Darby Creek.

The Falls Bridge is a 556-foot steel bridge that crosses the Schuylkill River through Fairmount Park. It was built in 1894.

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is a 365-acre park with over three miles of trails. The space is known for its environmentally-focused art installations and ecological restoration efforts.

This inn is the last roadhouse in all of Philadelphia, and a much-beloved part of Fairmount Park. Although you can't stay here overnight, they serve good food and the inn serves as a sort of communal gathering spot: You can cozy up to the fireplace in the winter, or chill out on the porches in the summer.

Wissahickon Creek flows over an old man-made stone shelf to create a wide waterfall that you can walk out towards on slabs of stone that rise up from the riverbed.