Philadelphia Cherry Blossom 1-Day Tour from New York

The tour duration is an estimated time about 12 hours, and does not include travel/drive time to and from the destinations. Actual duration may vary depending on traffic and road conditions. Please ask the tour guide for more details if you need the drop off time for some reasons.

Fairmount Park is a massive urban park spanning both banks of the Schuylkill River. Fairmount Park houses miles of trails for off-road cycling, horseback riding and deep-woods hiking, yet there are also tours of historic mansions, Japanese tea ceremonies and outdoor concerts. In 1876, more than 10 million people journeyed to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park for the nation’s Centennial Exposition. Today, the expanse remains a refuge from the bustling city, keeping quiet natural landscapes within close reach of all residents and visitors.

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a traditional-style Japanese house and nationally-ranked garden in Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park that reflects the history of Japanese culture in Philadelphia, from the 1876 Centennial Exposition to the installation of its contemporary paintings in 2007. Shofuso means “Pine Breeze Villa.” It was named by Japanese architect Junzo Yoshimura, who designed it in 1953 as part of an exhibition at the New York Museum of Modern Art. It was moved to Philadelphia in 1957. A viewing garden with koi pond and island, a tea garden, and a courtyard garden comprise the 17th century-style Japanese garden of this historic site and museum.

With over 14.5 acres of floor space, City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States and an architectural treasure inside and out. Topped with an iconic statue of Philadelphia founder William Penn, the 548-foot tower is the tallest masonry structure in the world without a steel frame, and it was the tallest building in Philadelphia until 1987. The public rooms are among the most lavish in the city; the City Council Chamber, the Mayor’s Reception Room, Conversation Hall and the Supreme Court Room are some of the most ornate. The building’s exterior is covered with intricate sculptures representing the seasons and continents, as well as allegorical figures, heads and masks.

The U.S. Mint is the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The U.S. Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. The U.S. Mint’s numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to the taxpayer.

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Housed in a 19th-century stone mansion on six acres in Chestnut Hill, Woodmere Art Museum is dedicated to the art and artists of Philadelphia. Woodmere Art Museum's mission is to inspire creativity, learning, and self-expression through experiences with the art and artists of Philadelphia and the region. With more than 8,000 works, the museum’s collection includes the art of Violet Oakley, Arthur B. Carles and Pennsylvania Impressionists as well as outdoor sculpture by Harry Bertoia, Robinson Fredenthal and many others.