What's Washington Square West like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not visit Washington Square West? While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Washington Square Park and Independence National Historical Park. There's plenty more to see, including Walnut Street Theatre and Walnut Street.
How to get to Washington Square West
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Washington Square West
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Washington Square West
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Washington Square West
Getting to Washington Square West on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 9th-10th & Locust St Station
- 12th-13th & Locust Station
- 11th St Station
Things to see and do in and around Washington Square West
What to see in Washington Square West
- Washington Square Park
- Independence National Historical Park
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- Mikveh Israel Cemetery
- Robert Bogle Marker
Things to do in Washington Square West
- Walnut Street Theatre
- Walnut Street
- Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen's Theater
- Lucky Strike Lanes
- Balch Institution for Ethnic Studies
Other popular Washington Square West attractions
- Mauckingbird Theatre Company
- Wilma Theater
- Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia