Spruce Street Harbor Park A Fun Philly Destination

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park is the perfect location to enjoy a beautiful day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This place would be the an ideal spot for a day trip for people of all ages. It is nice because there are plenty of activities to take part of, and also provides different spots within the park where you can relax as well.

It is currently open during the Summer, and the address for this location is 301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd. If you have a dog, there are also areas within the park that you can walk them as long as they are on secure leashes at all times.

Recently, one of my close friends from Lancaster was interested in a visit to the Philadelphia area. I was really excited to see her, and the first place that I thought of that she would really enjoy is the Spruce Street Harbor Park which is located on Penn’s Landing on the Delaware Waterfront since there are so many activities there.

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Lockets Of Love In Spruce Street Harbor Park

The park literally has everything, from food trucks, music, walking paths, fountains, museums, restrooms, and ample seating with hammocks to relax on. Sometimes they also have flea markets, concerts, and other outdoor events as well, so you will want to check their calendar before you go. We personally have gone to many of their flea markets, and it is such a cool way to support local artisans and the local community!

Places To Relax at Spruce Street

Spruce Street has some of the best festivals in Philly. One time we visited, they even had a historical boat festival where you could actually walk directly on the vessels and an educator would tell you about its past, and different facts that connected it to Philadelphia. We are history geeks, so this was right up our ally! The whole atmosphere is absolutely gorgeous, and there are even colorful lights on the trees which makes this city area very retreat like.

Spruce Street Harbor Has Outdoor Games Set Up For The Whole Family

Since Philadelphia is located right by the Delaware River, it has a strong connection to the sea, and many goods have been transported this way through the years into Pennsylvania. If you are interested in learning more about this, I highly recommend The Independence Seaport Museum which will go more in depth into this history. The USS Olympia is also part of the Seaport Museum, and originally served in World War 1. Another historical submarine, the Becuna, is also on the premises and served in World War 2.

The Independence Seaport Museum

Spruce Street Harbor

There are so many food options at Penn’s Landing, and we did end up eating there for lunch. The food trucks are awesome and some spots that I recommend are French Toast Bites, Dre’s Water Ice and Ice Cream, and of course Philly Taco. Also, there is an amazing pizza shop right off the Waterfront called The Angelo Pizza which is absolutely delicious. They are located at 229 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. When we went we ordered The Charlie Bananas, and it was so good! I highly recommend them and their pizza definitely hit the spot after a day of adventures in the city.

The Angelo Pizza Is Delicious

Spruce Street Harbor Park is such a fun way to learn about the history of the city, eat a variety of foods, relax, and enjoy fun outdoor activities for the whole family. It is a great place for a day trip, and whether you are from the city, or traveling to it, this location has everything. Let me know in the comments if you have also traveled to Penn’s Landing, and what you thought of the area as well! Make sure you click that subscribe button, and have a wonderful day!

I highly recommend the book “Hiking Waterfalls In Pennsylvania.” It specifically maps out where you can find waterfalls in each area and region of the state. If you are an outdoor adventurer, you will want to check this out!