Lynnewood Hall
Lynnewood Hall is a 110-room Neoclassical Revival mansion. This is one of the sights of Cheltenham Township. It was established in 1900.
A museum inside Cheltenham Township
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 123K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Philadelphia is the nearest base
Philadelphia is 5 miles south, with 168 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 75 miles northeast and Hempstead is about 89 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1900
Lynnewood Hall dates from 1900. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
The weather near Lynnewood Hall shifts through the year, as below.
Lynnewood Hall
Lynnewood Hall is a 110-room Neoclassical Revival mansion in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. It was designed by the architect Horace Trumbauer for the industrialist Peter A. B. Widener and built between 1897 and 1899. Lynnewood Hall is the second largest surviving Gilded Age mansion in the United States after the Biltmore Estate, and once housed one of the most significant art collections in U.S. history which was donated entirely to the National Gallery of Art in 1942.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1900
- Wikipedia readers
- 123K a year
Overnight near Lynnewood Hall
Nearest for a night are Cheltenham Township (4) and Philadelphia (168).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Eastern State Penitentiary
- 3Lincoln Financial Field
- 4Independence Hall
- 5Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 6Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
- 7Philadelphia Museum of Art
- 8USS Olympia
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lynnewood Hall | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Township | in town | — | 4 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 38,498 | $385K | D− |
| Philadelphia | 5 mi south | 5 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Bensalem Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Upper Merion Township | 13 mi west | 20 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Mount Laurel Township | 15 mi southeast | 25 min | 34 31 hotels · 3 motels | 47,738 | $357K | C |
| Lower Merion Township | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 12 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 64,691 | $810K | B− |
| Plymouth Township | 9 mi west | 15 min | 10 10 hotels | 18,555 | $458K | D |
| Horsham Township | 9 mi north | 15 min | 9 9 hotels | 27,882 | $473K | B+ |
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Getting there
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After Lynnewood Hall
These well-known sights sit within 13 miles.
Big draw19 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw28 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw312 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw49 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw512 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
68 mi MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
78 mi MuseumPhiladelphia Museum of Art437K visitors a year
88 mi MuseumUSS OlympiaPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · USS Olympia: 颐园居, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Planning a visit to Lynnewood Hall
Is Lynnewood Hall in Cheltenham Township?
Yes. It’s inside Cheltenham Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Lynnewood Hall?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Lynnewood Hall from Newark and Jersey City?
About 68 miles northeast of Newark and about 72 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lynnewood Hall?
Philadelphia (PHL), about 15 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lynnewood Hall?
Philadelphia (5 mi, 168 places to stay), Bensalem Township (11 mi, 21 places to stay) and Upper Merion Township (13 mi, 26 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.