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The Lighthouse at Turtle Rock — Attraction in Philadelphia

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The Lighthouse at Turtle Rock
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The Lighthouse on Turtle Rock is a lighthouse built in 1887 to aid traffic on the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The lighthouse was constructed by Frank Thurwanger at a cost of $2,663 on an area of land just west of Boathouse Row.
Nearby attractions
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Thorfinn Karlsefni Statue
Kelly Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Lemon Hill Mansion
Lemon Hill Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Lemon Hill Gazebo
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Fairmount Fish Ladder
Schuylkill River Trl, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Water is Life
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Lemon Hill Playground
39 State Rte 3007, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Lemon Hill Park
Sedgley Dr &, N Lemon Hill Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Hippo Habitat
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
Nearby restaurants
Cosmic Café and Ciderhouse
1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130
University Fair Food Co
3300 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Birria City
3300 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Thai Yani Kitchen. (University Fair Food Co.)
University Fair Food Co, 3300 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Hotbox by Wiz
Hotbox by Wiz
moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls - Fairmount)
3300 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Food4days Kitchen Jamaican Food
3300 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Empanada Mama Philadelphia
3300 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
KOKO Hibachi
3300 Fairmount Ave Suite12, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Aunt Berta's Kitchen
3300 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Nearby local services
Lemon Hill
Philadelphia, PA 19130
DABBAWALA
3300 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Lemon Hill Baseball
3100 Poplar Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
ALDI
3101 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Fairmount Dam
Schuylkill River Trl, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Promenade and Gazebo
North and South Entrance Houses, 640 Waterworks Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States
Zoo Shop
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Reptile and Amphibian House
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Remedy Spa & Wellness
1208 N 29th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Philadelphia Art Museum Parking Garage
Anne d'Harnoncourt Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Nearby hotels
Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast Philadelphia
3300 Baring St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Spring Garden in University City
3615 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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The Lighthouse at Turtle Rock

15 Kelly Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Lighthouse on Turtle Rock is a lighthouse built in 1887 to aid traffic on the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The lighthouse was constructed by Frank Thurwanger at a cost of $2,663 on an area of land just west of Boathouse Row.

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attractions: Boathouse Row, Thorfinn Karlsefni Statue, Lemon Hill Mansion, Philadelphia Zoo, Lemon Hill Gazebo, Fairmount Fish Ladder, Water is Life, Lemon Hill Playground, Lemon Hill Park, Hippo Habitat, restaurants: Cosmic Café and Ciderhouse, University Fair Food Co, Birria City, Thai Yani Kitchen. (University Fair Food Co.), Hotbox by Wiz, moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls - Fairmount), Food4days Kitchen Jamaican Food, Empanada Mama Philadelphia, KOKO Hibachi, Aunt Berta's Kitchen, local businesses: Lemon Hill, DABBAWALA, Lemon Hill Baseball, ALDI, Fairmount Dam, Promenade and Gazebo, Zoo Shop, Reptile and Amphibian House, Remedy Spa & Wellness, Philadelphia Art Museum Parking Garage
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Nearby attractions of The Lighthouse at Turtle Rock

Boathouse Row

Thorfinn Karlsefni Statue

Lemon Hill Mansion

Philadelphia Zoo

Lemon Hill Gazebo

Fairmount Fish Ladder

Water is Life

Lemon Hill Playground

Lemon Hill Park

Hippo Habitat

Boathouse Row

Boathouse Row

4.7

(860)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Thorfinn Karlsefni Statue

Thorfinn Karlsefni Statue

4.9

(22)

Open 24 hours
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Lemon Hill Mansion

Lemon Hill Mansion

4.5

(142)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo

4.5

(8.6K)

Closed
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Nearby restaurants of The Lighthouse at Turtle Rock

Cosmic Café and Ciderhouse

University Fair Food Co

Birria City

Thai Yani Kitchen. (University Fair Food Co.)

Hotbox by Wiz

moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls - Fairmount)

Food4days Kitchen Jamaican Food

Empanada Mama Philadelphia

KOKO Hibachi

Aunt Berta's Kitchen

Cosmic Café and Ciderhouse

Cosmic Café and Ciderhouse

4.2

(202)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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University Fair Food Co

University Fair Food Co

3.6

(120)

$

Closed
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Birria City

Birria City

3.2

(51)

$$

Closed
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Thai Yani Kitchen. (University Fair Food Co.)

Thai Yani Kitchen. (University Fair Food Co.)

4.3

(31)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of The Lighthouse at Turtle Rock

Lemon Hill

DABBAWALA

Lemon Hill Baseball

ALDI

Fairmount Dam

Promenade and Gazebo

Zoo Shop

Reptile and Amphibian House

Remedy Spa & Wellness

Philadelphia Art Museum Parking Garage

Lemon Hill

Lemon Hill

4.7

(28)

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DABBAWALA

DABBAWALA

4.6

(75)

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Lemon Hill Baseball

Lemon Hill Baseball

4.8

(15)

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ALDI

ALDI

4.4

(1.2K)

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Ben KranefeldBen Kranefeld
Constructed in 1887 on a rock formation resembling a giant tortoise shell, Turtle Rock Lighthouse once served as a navigational aid to ships transporting anthracite coal along the Schuylkill River from upstate Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. Originally powered by gas, the light was automated in 1990. Today, the lighthouse is operated by the Sedgeley Club. A social club located in the historic Boathouse Row.
Peter JinPeter Jin
All fishermen and sailors need a light for the direction and guidance.
Anastacia HolmarkAnastacia Holmark
So beautiful! Highly recommend to visit it!
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Constructed in 1887 on a rock formation resembling a giant tortoise shell, Turtle Rock Lighthouse once served as a navigational aid to ships transporting anthracite coal along the Schuylkill River from upstate Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. Originally powered by gas, the light was automated in 1990. Today, the lighthouse is operated by the Sedgeley Club. A social club located in the historic Boathouse Row.
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All fishermen and sailors need a light for the direction and guidance.
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So beautiful! Highly recommend to visit it!
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Constructed in 1887 on a rock formation resembling a giant tortoise shell, Turtle Rock Lighthouse once served as a navigational aid to ships transporting anthracite coal along the Schuylkill River from upstate Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. Originally powered by gas, the light was automated in 1990. Today, the lighthouse is operated by the Sedgeley Club. A social club located in the historic...

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Alex was so kind to give my sister and I a private tour of the Turtle Rock Lighthouse and home. We were only in Philly for a short time, and he made it possible for us to see this amazing historic building. He was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and details about the Lighthouse and Boat Row. This is a must...

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2y

Alex was so nice! I was photographing a family there & he was so attentive. Chatted with us about the history & showed us around. This place was so beautiful & such a charming place. I definitely would go back there! Thank you, Alex, for your...

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