Essential Info
Rittenhouse Square, the one-square-block park that gives the neighborhood its name, is more popular with sunbathers, readers, families, artists and even dogs than city founder William Penn ever could have imagined. Festivals, farmers’ markets, fairs and general merriment make it the city’s best-known — and perhaps, most enjoyed — park.
Getting Here
Rittenhouse Square is easily accessible for out-of-towners: Two train stations, Suburban Station and Amtrak’s 30th Street Station, are a short walk or cab ride away from any neighborhood point.
Seekers of superb shopping and fine dining can find both on Rittenhouse Row.
In the Neighborhood
Shoppers can give their wallets a workout on Walnut Street (between Broad and 18th Streets) in the popular Rittenhouse Row shopping district. Featuring high-end boutiques and trend-setting stores, including the first location of Anthropologie, the district offers bountiful shopping and fantastic neighborhood dining.
Another popular park, Fitler Square, has been a community gathering place in Rittenhouse Square for more than a century. The small, half-acre park (located near the Schuylkill River) hosts a variety of seasonal events and offers a relaxing urban retreat to visitors and residents alike.
Luxurious suites, acclaimed inns and historic hotels are just a few of the many places to stay in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Browse hotels in the neighborhood and book your stay below.
— Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia
