The Horticulture Center
The Horticultural Center in Philadelphia, USA, contains an arboretum, greenhouse, demonstration gardens, and an exhibition hall. Worth the trip, USS New Jersey is 5.1 mi off. Its mildest months, April, May, June, September and October, bring highs of 64–83°F.
A garden inside Philadelphia
You can stay in Philadelphia
The Horticulture Center is inside Philadelphia, which has 168 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 82 miles northeast and Baltimore is about 88 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Philadelphia (PHL) has airline service, about 8 miles from The Horticulture Center.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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The Horticulture Center
The Horticultural Center in Philadelphia, USA, contains an arboretum, greenhouse, demonstration gardens, and an exhibition hall. It is located within Fairmount Park at the southeast corner of Belmont and Montgomery Drives. The grounds are open daily except holidays, without charge. An admission fee is charged for the Japanese house.
The Horticulture Center was built for the 1976 United States Bicentennial celebration, on the site of Philadelphia's earlier Horticultural Hall, built in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition. Its grounds contain:
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Where to base yourself for The Horticulture Center
Nearest for a night are Philadelphia (168) and Upper Merion Township (26).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Eastern State Penitentiary
- 3Lincoln Financial Field
- 4Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 5Independence Hall
- 6Lynnewood Hall
- 7Philadelphia Museum of Art
- 8Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The Horticulture Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | in town | — | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Upper Merion Township | 12 mi northwest | 15 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Lower Merion Township | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 12 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 64,691 | $810K | B− |
| Tinicum Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 13 13 hotels | 3,985 | $207K | C− |
| Mount Laurel Township | 17 mi east | 25 min | 34 31 hotels · 3 motels | 47,738 | $357K | C |
| Bellmawr | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 11 8 hotels · 3 motels | 11,874 | $239K | B− |
| Cherry Hill Township | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 79,965 | $386K | — |
| Plymouth Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 10 10 hotels | 18,555 | $458K | D |
Day trip from
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Pair a visit with these, within 8 miles.
Big draw15 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw22 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw46 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw54 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw67 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
72 mi MuseumPhiladelphia Museum of Art437K visitors a year
83 mi MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel UniversityPhoto 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 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0
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What people ask about The Horticulture Center
Is The Horticulture Center in Philadelphia?
Yes. It’s inside Philadelphia, PA.
When is the best time to visit The Horticulture Center?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is The Horticulture Center from Newark and Jersey City?
About 75 miles northeast of Newark and about 79 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to The Horticulture Center?
Philadelphia (PHL), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near The Horticulture Center?
Philadelphia (in town, 168 places to stay), Upper Merion Township (12 mi, 26 places to stay) and Lower Merion Township (5 mi, 12 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Philadelphia
Ask a question, or answer one, in Philadelphia’s Town Square.
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