Popular Gardens in Atsion Lake

"Bartram's Garden is a historic Philadelphia garden and arboretum. It was founded in 1728 by botanist John Bartram and is the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America. Today it covers 46 acres with an eight-acre arboretum."

"From the rolling grass field to the vibrant trees, this garden is green on green on green. Get a shot against a tree, lay out in the grass, or simply overlook the river. All are prime spots for the perfect photo."

"Located on the western side of Fairmount Park, this gem of a space incorporates 17th-century Japanese architecture. Here’s a mind-blowing fact: It was designed by architect Junzo Yoshimura and built in Japan in 1953 using traditional techniques, before being sent to New York to be displayed at the Museum of Modern Art, according to the park website. It finally wound its way to Fairmount Park in 1958."

"Shofuso is a beautiful Japanese garden that you can find in the city. What makes this one of the best Philadelphia Instagram spots is nature. View this post on Instagram"

"This replica of a 16th-century guesthouse was reassembled here in 1958 after being exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York…"

"Now that it’s summer, there is no better feeling than sitting outside in the sun with a beer and a big plate of sidewinder fries. While there are lots of places in Philly offering perfect patio seating for sunny days, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society — founded in 1827 — offers one of the most pleasant settings to appreciate warm seasonal change. In two beautiful pop-up gardens on South Street and in Manayunk, you can lounge among the lush flora and enjoy cheeseburgers, nachos, and Gritty-themed frozen cocktails."

"The PHS Pop-Up Beer Garden is back and taking groups of up to eight people at its South Street location. Parties are limited to 90 minutes at their table, and must wear a mask when walking around to use the restroom or ordering from the bar."

"Another one of the Insta-worthy spots in Philadelphia is PHS Pop Up Gardens. This is a lovely place where you can have food and drinks in the middle of nature. View this post on Instagram"

"The 55-acre Awbury Arboretum in Germantown is home to the Henry Cope Garden, also known as the "secret garden." It dates back to the earliest days of Awbury, when it was just a small boxwood garden. Today, the secret garden is full of rare trees like "very tall, old persimmons" and Witchhazel. It’s also (as of 2017) home to Adventure Woods, a natural materials playground."

"Awbury Arboretum, roughly 55 acres in size, features a romantic, English ambiance. It has lush, green meadows, rolling hills, scenic ponds, picturesque woods, and many more beautiful aspects."

"It has been free and open to the public for nearly a 100 years. See the 55-acre grounds with beautifully manicured gardens once home to a Quaker family."

"Dating to 1690, Wyck is known as one of Philadelphia’s oldest houses. Wyck offers a variety of educational programs for school groups, including environmental education, programs that focus on history of Quakerism, Native Americans, Colonial life, and Philadelphia. Wyck’s open season runs from April through November."

"Historic Strawberry Mansion is the largest of the seven historic Fairmount Park Houses. The mansion houses antiques, fine art, and collectibles from the 18th and 19th centuries, including a noted collection of dolls from the High Street Exhibit of the Sesquicentennial of 1926."

"Fun fact: The Harry O’s Passyunk Gardens was created in 2011 for a taping of the Rachael Ray Show. But it continues to be run by volunteers, with plants and supplies provided by Camden Children’s Garden. It's open for visits on Sundays 4 to 6 p.m."

"Hop across the river to the Camden Children’s Garden, where you’ll find all kinds of hands-on activities geared toward children. There are rides, a train, a dino garden, and plenty of workshops to teach kids about gardening and nature. View this post on Instagram"

"The Summer Winter Community Garden is one of the oldest community gardens in Philadelphia. Named after the nearby streets Summer and Winter, the garden is run by volunteers, who harvest and donate food to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society City Harvest, which serves the hungry. A post shared by Neighborhood Gardens Trust (@ngtrust) on Jul 1, 2017 at 5:18am PDT"

"Kelly Dr at Girard Ave, south of Girard Ave Bridge, 19130, map. Bring a friend or meet a new one at the whispering bench at the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial."

"If you’ve missed the cut off for doughnuts and chicken, then check out Sweet Box Cupcake Truck – often found at Philadelphia’s Love Park. Flavors include Red Velvet, Chocolate Ganache, PB&J, Hot Cocoa and more. Sweet Box’s chocolate chip cookie dough cupcake is created with an achingly wonderful glop of cookie dough wedged in the center; with flavors like this, it’s hardly surprising that Sweet Box Cupcakes has developed an avid following in Philly."

"For cupcakes piled high with swirls of pillowy icing, check out Sweet Box, which is posting a new menu each morning to Instagram and Facebook. Treat yourself to a single cupcake, or place an order for four, six, or 12. All boxes can be customized to contain the flavors of your choice (think chocolate peanut butter and strawberries and champagne)."

"Sweet Box in Center City is known for “The Jawn,” which is a cookie dough bar layered with birthday cake and cake batter buttercream. It’s monstrous, insanely rich, and will probably put you in a sugar coma for a few hours. But if you have a friend celebrating a birthday in quarantine, it’s exactly what you should be sending them."

"Churning out cookies for over 40 years, Famous 4th Street has flavors of all kinds, as well as gift boxes and customizable cookie cakes to make cookie delivery extra special. Order online to have a treat shipped by mail, or go through delivery apps. 📍multiple locations including 51 N."

"Whether the Eagles are good or terrible, whether we’re business-as-usual or quarantined, one thing in Philly is always certain: this is a premier beer city. We have some of the earliest iterations of micro brewing to our name, and plenty of history and craftsmanship to back it up. Though COVID-19 has redefined so much of this year, the city’s top breweries have still been hard at work to translate the brewery experience to the comfort of your home, with to-go, delivery, and nationwide shipping initiatives hitting new levels, delivering everything from classic drinkers, heavy stouts, and fresh batches of quirk."

"Hours:12:06 AM - 12:00 PM todaySat: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AMSun: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PMMon: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AMTue: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AMWed: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AMThu: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Address:1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Website:https://lovecitybrewing.com/home/"

"Love City has teamed up with three other breweries in Callowhill to make a socially-distanced beer garden in Love City’s parking lot. It’s first come, first served for now, and you can bring your dog."

"ManayunkManayunk Brewing’s massive outdoor waterfront deck and eclectic drink selection have kept it going during the pandemic, with takeout options and socially distanced Eagles viewing events into the fall. Keep on the lookout for Yunkin’ Pumpkin’ this season, or if you’re in the mood for something sweeter, the Brotherly Love Mango Guava hard apple cider.How to order: Order takeout online or outdoor go for dining."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Rod Waddington used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Manayunk Brewing Company is home to a lively atmosphere, great food, and over 600 varieties of small-batch beer options."

"This spot has a huge outdoor deck, a stone pizza oven, and a sushi bar. Manayunk brewery has a long and interesting history and takes pride in choosing local providers to ensure the freshest quality menu items to be enjoyed with their beer."

"A post shared by Mural Arts Philadelphia (@muralarts) on Sep 16, 2019 at 12:01pm PDT. Mural Arts is a Philadelphia program that engages in 50-100 community public art projects per year, while maintaining its collection through restoration. Through a collaboration process rooted in mural-making, the goal of the program is to promote art education, community healing, and restorative justice throughout Philadelphia communities."

"Head over to the Market-Frankford line train platform for one of the most heartwarming sights in all of Philadelphia. From this vantage point, you can see the 50 murals that make up the “Love Letter” collection. Created by artist Stephen Powers in tandem with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, these murals are a further show of Philly’s love for love."

"Sponsored by Mural Arts, A Love Letter to You is the work of West Philadelphia-born Steve Powers. It’s comprised of 50 rooftop murals from 45th to 63rd Streets – each leaving a little love note for the viewer."

"Self–described as an “undefined exhibition space,” Little Berlin is home to curated monthly exhibitions in the main gallery. In the annex space, there’s an ever–changing rotation of pop–up exhibitions, poetry readings, performances, and community outreach events. As home to Philadelphia’s largest zine library, it focuses on experimental and innovative programming–both on the artist and viewer end."