Places to visit near

Glenolden

Glenolden is a town in Philadelphia district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 7,173 people. Within 50 km by road there are 235 places to visit: 68 churches, 50 parks and 25 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Saint James Kingsessing Episcopal Church and St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church.

39.9001° N, 75.2891° WPop. 7,173

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Within 30 km171 places
Within 50 km235
Must-see278
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Glenolden

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:00 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Glenolden
  2. Saint James Kingsessing Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Clark Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Fort Mifflinfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Chester Friends Meetingchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Glenolden
Today’s loopGlenoldenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Glenolden?

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 2 km), Saint James Kingsessing Episcopal Church (church, about 6 km), St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church (church, about 9 km), Fort Mifflin (fort, about 9 km), Chester Friends Meeting (church, about 9 km), Bartram's Garden (garden, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Glenolden?

235 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 50 parks, 46 other attractions, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Glenolden?

Saint James Kingsessing Episcopal Church, about 6 km by road; St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Glenolden?

Bartram's Garden, about 9 km by road; Malcolm X Park (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Glenolden?

Start in Glenolden, visit Saint James Kingsessing Episcopal Church, then St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, then Clark Park, then Fort Mifflin, then Chester Friends Meeting, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.