At a glance
#103 of 133 Tourist attractions in Philadelphia #3 of 3 Historical places in PhiladelphiaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.51
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Lemon Hill Mansion?
- Lemon Hill Mansion is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 220 reviews.
- How does Lemon Hill Mansion rank in Philadelphia?
- Lemon Hill Mansion is #103 of 133 Tourist attractions in Philadelphia by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Lemon Hill Mansion located?
- Lemon Hill Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States — 2.3 km from the center of Philadelphia.
- How can I contact Lemon Hill Mansion?
- Website: parkcharms.com
I finally got to see the inside of Lemon Hill Mansion for a holiday event (Seamarket for FDR park hosted a pop up which was very cool)
It’s such an impressive Federalist home. My favorite part are the 3 oval parlors, complete with curved fireplaces, doors and windows.
Fairmount park conservatory is doing some really cool stuff, can’t wait to see more!
It’s such an impressive Federalist home. My favorite part are the 3 oval parlors, complete with curved fireplaces, doors and windows.
Fairmount park conservatory is doing some really cool stuff, can’t wait to see more!
Would be nice to see the city or Art Museum invest more into the buildings and grounds, but still very beautiful
The Lemon Hill mansion, built in 1800, has been extensively renovated and just reopened to the public in 2023. The land's original owner, Robert Morris, was a founding father who built a greenhouse growing lemons there in the18th century. The mansion is now managed by the Fairmount Park Conservancy . It is open to the public for special events. In December, they decorate the mansion to celebrate holiday traditions around the world. When we visited, there were gorgeous decorated trees and whole rooms celebrating Christmas in Ukraine, Sweden, Mexico and more. There is free parking in the lot and along the road leading to the entrance.
The grounds of the mansion are a nice place to sit and rest. I only wish the city would trim the trees so you could see the full beauty of the skyline from the top of the hill.
Great chill place to relax and enjoy great views of the Art Museum and skyline.
Nice park area with beautiful historic building. There are a lot of dogs walking and plenty of parking. My favorite part of the area is the gazebo, where there are park benches, parking, as well as firepits for grilling and or just a regular bonfire roasting session. Everyone is friendly in the park, and it as a nice spot to catch the sunset, relax with friends, have a few drinks (responsibly) and get out of the hustle and bustle of Philadelphia. It is not far off the main roads, and easily accessible. Beware for those slammed cars, the pot holes are brutal, so if you have a lowlow type of car, be warned you will scrape something vicious.
Great views!!! Back story on the property is amazing. Shows how much real estate can get u, because IMAGINE, owning this property now!!! Smh
Wow... Parks and rec in philly is top notch... I am working for home brew events that did the pop up ice bar... Incredible... They are so friendly the guests were amazing the mansion is awesome and care taker Dave is my spirit animal... I really hope this becomes a winner thing every year...
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