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Fairmount Park
Philadelphia,
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19131
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Neighborhoods: Fairmount Park, West Philadelphia
What People Are Saying About Kelly Drive
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – The winding four-mile road follows the Schuylkill River from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Falls Bridge. The drive formerly known as East River was renamed for the late John B. Kelly, Philadelphian, President of the Fairmount Park Commission, and father to actress and Princess Grace. You'll pass the Waterworks, Boathouse Row, the edge of Laurel Hill Cemetery, the Rock Garden, a mighty stone bridge and more sculpture than it's safe to look at while driving.
09/01/07
The Worlds Best Drive
by blazin5050
You better be sober on this drive, it winds like crazy and really is the most serene cruise you could ever take. Just thinking about it now makes me want to take my mom out there from NJ for a ride.
04/24/05
Great place to exercise
by missamerica8777
One of the best places to work out, lots of friendly people, beautiful greenery, and artwork. perfect place to run,walk or take your dog. Gets a little crowed during the regattas, but pathways usually have plenty of room for all pedestrians.
- Pros: Scenery, Atmosphere
- Cons: parking
The Details on Kelly Drive
Fun Fact:
See this winding route past the Schuylkill River during Rocky's famous run in the Academy Award-winning movie.
The Extras:
Warm weather brings the world's largest intercollegiate rowing competition, the Dad Vail Regatta, as well as the First Union Bike Race. On non-event days, enjoy serene views of college crew teams training in their shells.
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