Old Philly Trolley Walk: Fishtown to Manayunk
Explore two of the most colorful neighborhoods in Philadelphia on foot and take a ride back in time on the 1940's trolley with us.
Date and time
Location
LOVE Park Visitor Center
1569 John F Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 5 hours 30 minutes
Explore two of the most colorful neighborhoods in Philadelphia on foot and take a ride back in time on the 1940's trolley with us.
Start: Love Park at 16th and JFK
Finish: Manayunk Station
Distance: 12mi
Where to find us: Near 16th and JFK
Optional endpoints: Broad and Girard(6mi), with a short walk back to the start
Mini: to Broad and Girard(6mi)
Terrain: paved
Transit: Septa to Suburban Station
Return: Septa Regional Rail
Parking: Love Park, Family Court Building, or nearby garages
Difficulty: Beginner
Category: urban, scenic
Coordinator: Charles Updike
Today we're going to party like it's 1949. Take a walking tour of Fishtown and Manayunk, two of the city's most popular and revived neighborhoods, with a stop for food at each. In between, experience a scenic twenty-five minute trolley ride on a restored Philly trolley from the 1940's. Hang out afterwards in Manayunk with us for eats and libation as we wait for the train back to town.
Highlights:
- Reading Viaduct Rail Park
- Fishtown
- Restored 1947 Philadelphia trolley
- Fairmount Park
- Cynwyd Trail
- Manayunk
Partners:
Circuit Trails is 800 miles of interconnected trails in Greater Philadelphia in the making, already one of America's largest trail networks. Once connected, the Circuit Trails will be one of the nation's premier urban trail networks and it will provide multiple benefits to neighborhoods, communities and the region as a whole.
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Frequently asked questions
Fluids(32 to 64 ounces), snacks or a small meal are recommended for most events. Some walks have planned stops for provisions. Depending on weather and route, you may consider a hat, sunscreen, extra socks, rain poncho, umbrella, insect repellent, first aid or foot care.
FreeWalkers mostly works with the weather the day provides, but occasionally an event will be rescheduled or cancelled if there is the expectation of substantial rainfall or dangerous conditions. Registrants will always be emailed of such changes. If no notice is provided, the walk is a go!
FreeWalkers are free to walk as much of the route as they choose. There are often optional endpoints where transit is available. Uber and other options can be considered. If you do leave the walk, it is best to let the walk coordinator know, so the group does not wait or look for you.
Most FreeWalks start and/or end at mass transit points for ease of access and return. If driving to the event, you often may park at the start and return, or park at the end and ride to the start. Check the event description for details.
Generally, yes, but pets and children may be less able to tolerate a longer distance. Walks that include indoor segments will require walkers with pets to wait outside, of course.
No need. You will be checked in at the event by providing your name.