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Rittenhouse Square

18th and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-636-1666
Ranked #32 of 258 attractions in Philadelphia
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Walking, Shopping
Description: People-watching is the favorite pastime at this busting park, with loads of benches to accommodate weary pedestrians.
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Keyport, New Jersey
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Rittenhouse square is my favorite part of Philly by far! You won't find yourself searching for things to do. Everything you want is just a few steps away. From outdoor cafe's to people/dog watching in the park. This part of Philly is clean, quiet,quaint and has a nightlife as well. I would recommend staying at the Sofitel but ay of... More

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Lots of shopping and dining around this lovely park area. Lots of people watching. Nice area to walk and dine. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Pickup a sandwich or coffee, find a bench and people-watch. Locals on their lunch breaks, students, bicycle couriers, nannies and area locals with their children and folks just relaxing. Sometimes street singers or music....... It's the best! More

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South Jersey
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

No problem with the square itself (it's lovely), but neighbors can and will call the cops on you if you hang out too long and aren't the "right type". More

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Moorestown, New Jersey
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Our family loves going to the square.We enjoy the outside,the restaurants and the nearby stores More

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Philaelphia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Wonderful place to sit in the sun. Also great on Saturdays in the summer when the farmers market comes in. More

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Rochester, NY
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Large green square with lots of benches and cool shops in the area. More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

The setting, the outdoor cafes at the perimeter, families visiting, a student acoustic trio set up on the sidewalk, all on a lovely unseasonably warm, clear sky evening. More

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Bristol, pennsylvania
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

Nice quiet park to sit and have a coffee and look at the brownstones you can't afford. Good, safe neighborhood. More

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Burlington, New Jersey
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

A relaxing way to ease the stress on the feet by sitting down and at the same time the surroundings are very peaceful More

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