Fairmount Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
The Met Philadelphia
You can enjoy a show at The Met Philadelphia on your trip to Philadelphia. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.
Rocky Steps
You can find out about the history of Philadelphia with a stop at Rocky Steps. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Rocky Statue
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you take a trip to Rocky Statue. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Infamous gangsters once paced the corridors of this old jail; now day-tripping visitors can do the same.
Mural Arts Philadelphia
You can study the exhibits at Mural Arts Philadelphia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Philadelphia: The Franklin Institute Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Fairmount Hotel Deals
The Maj Hotel
Nice location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Front desk staff was fantastic. Got a bite to eat at the bar and a smooth ride to the airport on the free shuttle
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Very clean room and the staff are great. Super nice hotel & highly recommend
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
The staff was great especially Mary the bartender
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Windsor Suites
I love the place. The only thing that I had an issue with was Saturday we woke up to a power outage and it lasts for like four hours or more hours and the second issue was they told us that they did not see our reservation for the Monday and we have to check out until I show my confirmation number ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Friendly staff and clean room with comfortable bed
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Penn Museum.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Midtown Village
While you're in Midtown Village, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 12th-13th & Locust Station or Walnut Locust Station.
Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
