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Sweetbriar Mansion — Attraction in Philadelphia

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Sweetbriar Mansion
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Sweetbriar is a Neoclassical mansion in the Federal style built in 1797 in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The mansion was built by Samuel Breck and named for the roses that grew on the property. The interior includes a double parlor and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the Schuylkill River.
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Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Smith Memorial Arch
Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Clayborne & Lewis Playground
1101 N 38th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121, United States
Painted Bride Art Center
4029 Cambridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Reptile and Amphibian House
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
KidZooU
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Big Cat Falls
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
The Cliffs
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Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant
4004 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Encore
4002 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Additup Grub Jawn
4021 W Girard Ave B, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Nearby local services
Zoo Shop
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Fairmount Park
Reptile and Amphibian House
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
East Fairmount Park
2839 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Girard Neigborhood Food Market
4058 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Girard Food Market. Inc
4200 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
The Discovery Center
3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Second Mt Zion Baptist Church
3814 Parrish St #20, Philadelphia, PA 19104
42 Street Food Market
922 N 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
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Sweetbriar Mansion

1 Sweetbriar Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19131
4.8(14)
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Sweetbriar is a Neoclassical mansion in the Federal style built in 1797 in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The mansion was built by Samuel Breck and named for the roses that grew on the property. The interior includes a double parlor and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the Schuylkill River.

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attractions: Philadelphia Zoo, Smith Memorial Arch, Please Touch Museum, Clayborne & Lewis Playground, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, Painted Bride Art Center, Reptile and Amphibian House, KidZooU, Big Cat Falls, The Cliffs, restaurants: Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant, Encore, Additup Grub Jawn, local businesses: Zoo Shop, Fairmount Park, Reptile and Amphibian House, East Fairmount Park, Girard Neigborhood Food Market, Girard Food Market. Inc, The Discovery Center, Second Mt Zion Baptist Church, 42 Street Food Market
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Nearby attractions of Sweetbriar Mansion

Philadelphia Zoo

Smith Memorial Arch

Please Touch Museum

Clayborne & Lewis Playground

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Painted Bride Art Center

Reptile and Amphibian House

KidZooU

Big Cat Falls

The Cliffs

Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo

4.5

(8.4K)

Open until 3:00 PM
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Smith Memorial Arch

Smith Memorial Arch

4.6

(93)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum

4.6

(3K)

Open until 4:30 PM
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Clayborne & Lewis Playground

Clayborne & Lewis Playground

4.2

(21)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Sweetbriar Mansion

Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant

Encore

Additup Grub Jawn

Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant

Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant

3.7

(68)

$

Closed
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Encore

Encore

4.4

(64)

$$

Closed
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Additup Grub Jawn

Additup Grub Jawn

3.7

(7)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of Sweetbriar Mansion

Zoo Shop

Fairmount Park

Reptile and Amphibian House

East Fairmount Park

Girard Neigborhood Food Market

Girard Food Market. Inc

The Discovery Center

Second Mt Zion Baptist Church

42 Street Food Market

Zoo Shop

Zoo Shop

4.3

(121)

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Fairmount Park

4.7

(1.0K)

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Reptile and Amphibian House

Reptile and Amphibian House

4.7

(87)

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East Fairmount Park

East Fairmount Park

4.6

(2.4K)

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Reviews of Sweetbriar Mansion

4.8
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5.0
45w

Sweetbriar Mansion in Philadelphia is a hidden gem in Fairmount Park, packed with history and charm! Built in 1797, this elegant Federal-style mansion once belonged to Samuel Breck, a wealthy merchant and politician. Step inside, and you’ll be transported to the early 19th century with its beautifully preserved architecture, period furnishings, and stunning views of the Schuylkill River. It’s a perfect spot for history buffs or anyone who loves old-school Philly vibes. Whether you’re exploring Fairmount Park or just looking for a cool historic site, Sweetbriar Mansion is definitely...

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4.0
20w

Seating wasn’t great if you purchased seating instead of picnic area seating. You couldn’t enjoy watching the orchestra play by candlelight in between drone displays. We were seated too far back to see the stage. Otherwise the sound was great and drone displays...

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5.0
20w

Such an elegant experience l. It was so beautiful and romantic. Bring extra blankets around this time. It...

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I loved the show. It was a very enjoyable night.
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Had an enjoyable evening at Sweetbriar Mansion.
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I’ve seen nicer mansions
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