Boathouse Row

About Boathouse Row

Boathouse Row is a National Historic Landmark located on the east bank of the Schuylkill River, just north of the Fairmount Water Works. This iconic stretch features 15 architecturally distinct boathouses, each home to rowing clubs, universities, and high schools that are central to Philadelphia's robust rowing tradition. The structures, many dating back to the mid-19th century, represent a variety of architectural styles, primarily Victorian. These boathouses serve as training and competition venues for thousands of rowers annually, playing a significant role in American competitive rowing. At night, the boathouses are famously illuminated with strings of lights, creating a captivating and memorable spectacle that reflects on the river's surface, making it one of Philadelphia's most recognizable landmarks.

Location

1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Nearby attractions

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  Museum of the American Revolution

  The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia explores the dramatic story of the nation's founding.

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  Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

  Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is an immersive, mixed-media art environment and outdoor labyrinth created by Isaiah Zagar.

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  National Constitution Center

  The National Constitution Center is a non-partisan, interactive museum and educational center dedicated to the U.S. Constitution, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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  Elfreth's Alley

  Elfreth's Alley, established in 1702, is recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the United States, offering a tangible glimpse into early American urban life.

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  Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

  The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the largest Catholic church in Pennsylvania.

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  Love Park

  Love Park, officially named John F. Kennedy Plaza, is a prominent public park in Philadelphia renowned for its iconic 'LOVE' sculpture.

Nearby restaurants

• Barbuzzo

  Mediterranean · $$ · Center City

• Pat's King of Steaks

  Cheesesteaks · $$ · Queen Village

• Geno's Steaks

  Cheesesteaks · $ · Queen Village

• John's Roast Pork

  Sandwiches · $ · Queen Village

• Tommy DiNic's

  Sandwiches · $ · Center City

• Vetri Cucina

  Italian · $$$$ · Washington Square West