Lemon Hill is a park in Fairmount Park, north of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and within walking distance of Boathouse Row. Its hillside gives you views of Center City, the museum and the tops of the city’s tallest buildings. The grounds include a historic Federal-style mansion, open lawn, basketball courts, a playground and seating. The mansion is connected to the Underground Railroad. Come for skyline photos, a picnic or a quiet break between nearby sights; the view does not take in the entire skyline.
The mansion and its history
Lemon Hill’s Federal-style mansion stands on the grounds of a former estate. The property is connected to the Underground Railroad, giving the mansion historical importance beyond its setting in Fairmount Park.
The park also has open lawn, basketball courts, a playground and seating. These spaces make it possible to combine a look at the mansion with time outdoors.
Views across the city
From the hillside’s southern slopes, you can see Center City, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the tops of some of the city’s tallest buildings. The view does not include the full skyline, but the hillside offers a quieter place for photos or a picnic.
Lemon Hill is near other Fairmount Park sights, including Boathouse Row, which is within walking distance.
FAQ
What can you see from Lemon Hill?
The hillside’s southern slopes look toward Center City, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the tops of the city’s tallest buildings. The view does not cover the full skyline.
Is Lemon Hill near Boathouse Row?
Yes. Boathouse Row is within walking distance in Fairmount Park.
What is at Lemon Hill?
The grounds include a historic Federal-style mansion, lawn, basketball courts, a playground and seating.
