Fairmount

Fairmount sits just northwest of Center City along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Schuylkill River, blending a quiet, residential feel with some of Philadelphia’s biggest cultural draws like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation, the Rodin Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary, and easy access to Kelly Drive and the Schuylkill River Trail. With narrow rowhouse streets, popular restaurants and cafés on Fairmount Avenue, and steady visitor traffic to these attractions, curb space fills quickly and traffic can be especially busy around the Parkway, Spring Garden Street, and the approaches to the Art Museum.

Street parking includes a mix of metered spaces and residential permit zones, and there are several paid garages and lots clustered around the museums and along the Parkway, which tend to be in highest demand at peak visiting hours and on pleasant weekends. To avoid circling crowded blocks, it is smart to secure parking in Fairmount ahead of time, so you can arrive knowing exactly where you will park and spend more time enjoying the neighborhood. Always read local signs carefully and review the latest information from official city or parking authorities when planning your trip, and consider booking a reserved space in advance to save time and reduce stress during your visit.