Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is a historic public park and its surrounding neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia. Established in 1683 as one of William Penn’s original five squares, it has evolved into a vibrant urban oasis.
The park features tree-lined paths, manicured lawns, sculptures, and fountains, offering a peaceful retreat for picnics, dog walks, and relaxation.
The surrounding area is renowned for its upscale shopping, fine dining, and cultural institutions, making it one of Philadelphia’s most desirable and picturesque locales.
Address: 1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (267) 586-5675
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Historic Trumbauer-Designed Mansion Near Rittenhouse Square Hits the Auction Block
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Philadelphia Mexican Restaurants Are Having Their Greatest Moment Ever
Philadelphia’s Mexican restaurant scene has moved far beyond the familiar taco-and-margarita formula, according to Alisha Miranda for Condé Nast Traveler.…
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An 11-Generation Rittenhouse Family Estate in Harleysville Is Now for Sale
A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches…
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From Underground Dinner Parties to a Michelin Star: The Rise of Philadelphia Chef Amanda Shulman
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Meet the Philly Chess Master Who is Now a Jeopardy! Champion
Rittenhouse Square resident and local chess master Greg Shahade is also now a Jeopardy! champion after ending the 31-game win…
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Receives $1.5 Million Gift, Its Largest Ever
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) has received its largest philanthropic gift ever with a $1.5 million donation from…
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Memorial Bench in Rittenhouse Square to Honor Gladwyne’s Pierre Robert
Beloved WMMR-FM DJ Pierre Robert, a Gladwyne resident who died in October, will be honored with a memorial bench in…
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Di Bruno Bros. Planning to Close Ardmore Gourmet Market
Di Bruno Bros. is expected to close three of its five gourmet markets in the coming weeks, including the location…
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Swiss Investment Company Acquires Rittenhouse Square Building for $5.23M, Conversion Possible
MZP AG, a Switzerland-based investment company has purchased a Rittenhouse Square building in a $5.23 million deal, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Discover Some of the Best Airbnbs in Philadelphia
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Gladwyne’s Jake Weinstein Brings Heartfelt Robots to Center City Gallery
Gladwyne native Jake Weinstein has turned a lifelong fascination with robots into a rising artistic career, debuting his first solo…
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Historic Rittenhouse Square Apartment Building, The Drake, Sells to Group of Four Investors
The Drake, a historic apartment building in Rittenhouse Square that has been in the city for nearly a century, has…
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Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most…
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6 Multimillion-dollar 19th-century Homes Are on Sale Along One of Philadelphia’s Most Coveted Blocks
In a rare occurrence, six multimillion-dollar 19th-century homes are currently on the market on the same block of 18th and…
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Hooters Drummer, David Uosikkinen, Celebrates 15 Years of In the Pocket in Ardmore
When Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen moved back to the Philadelphia area after 25 years in California, he was looking for…
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Newcomer Opening on South Broad Street Will Become Philadelphia’s Largest Black-Owned Restaurant
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Philadelphia’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes Continue to Be Concentrated Around Center City
The greatest wealth in the Philadelphia region still remains concentrated around Center City, as affluent urban ZIP codes dominate the…
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Drexel Happiness Lab Maps Philadelphia’s Happiest Spots
Drexel University professor Eric Zillmer, director of Drexel’s Happiness Lab, recently published a map of the 28 happiest places in…
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