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Franklin Square
Parks and trails·Philadelphia and Camden

Franklin Square

Philadelphia, PA · 1 hour 18 minutes from Reading · Free

Franklin Square is one of Philadelphia's original squares, a park at 200 N 6th Street in Philadelphia, PA run by Historic Philadelphia, Inc., with a carousel, mini golf, a playground and an 1838 fountain.

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Free day trips

  • Yuengling Pottsville BreweryYuengling Pottsville BreweryPottsville, PA · about a 45 minute drive
  • Kitchen Kettle VillageKitchen Kettle VillageIntercourse, PA · about a 45 minute drive
  • Allentown Art MuseumAllentown Art MuseumAllentown, PA · about a 1 hour drive
  • Valley Forge National Historical ParkValley Forge National Historical ParkKing of Prussia, PA · about a 1 hour drive
  • Jenkins Arboretum & GardensJenkins Arboretum & GardensDevon, PA · about a 1 hour drive
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