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Falling FOR PHILADELPHIA Enjoy the crisp, cool air and comfortable temperatures while exploring all there is to do. The city’s autumn calendar is full of festive events and activities. FAIRMOUNT PARK & KELLY DRIVE Admire breathtaking foliage in the more than 2,000-acre outdoor playground of Fairmount Park, one of the largest city-owned urban park systems in the world. Start at the historic Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, a replica of a traditional 17th-century Japanese home. Then head to the Horticulture Center, where you can explore the vast outdoors or learn more in the greenhouse. Or venture to Morris Arboretum & Gardens, a nearly 100-acre property home to some of the city’s oldest and rarest trees. Go for a walk or run along Kelly Drive to take in even more fall color with trees lining the trails along the Schuylkill River. FIVE ORIGINAL SQUARES Spend an autumn afternoon strolling through one of the city’s five original squares – Dilworth Park, Franklin Square, Logan Square, Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square. Embrace the cooler temperatures while taking in all the seasonal hues of fall in the city. CHARMING SIDE STREETS USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards named Philadelphia the 2023 Most Walkable City in the U.S., and the fall season offers even more reasons to explore the city by foot. Stroll through the city’s tree-filled neighborhoods and charming side streets, including Quince Street in Washington Square West and Addison Street and Panama Street in Rittenhouse Square for photo-worthy fall views. THE COUNTRYSIDE OF PHILADELPHIA The Countryside of Philadelphia is home to Longwood Gardens, a world-renowned 1,077-acre estate blooming with memorable gardens and a breathtaking conservatory. Don’t miss the annual Chrysanthemum Festival, which honors fall’s favorite flower.
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