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  • Walk to the 1876 World’s Fair

    The Porch at 30th St Station 2949 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the most massive world's fair in American history, explore its grounds and its forgotten historyCelebrate the 150th anniversary of the most massive world's fair in American history, explore its grounds and its forgotten historyStart: The Porch at 30th Street StationFinish: Manayunk StationDistance: 15miWhere to find us: South side outside the stationTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa, Amtrak, NJ TransitReturn: SeptaParking: 3001 JFK Blvd or Cira Centre South GarageDifficulty: AverageCategory: nature, history, urbanCoordinator: Charles UpdikeExplore some of the prettiest expanses of Fairmount Park, once home to one of the most amazing attractions in the nation's history. Finish with food

  • FreeWalkers Marathon — Philadelphia (Fairmount Park)

    The Porch at 30th St Station 2949 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year. Bring your camera! Walk 26.2 miles or a half-marathon - 13.1 miles.Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year. Bring your camera!Start: Porch at 30th St Station. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check-in.Finish: Chestnut Hill West StationDistance: 13-26mi - the 1/2 marathon route is different than the 26 miles.The group starts together and then spits up. Where to find us: Outside south side of stationOptional endpoints:- East Falls Station, Highland Station and numerous other mass transit optionsTerrain: paved, gravel, grassTransit: Amtrak, Megabus, NJTransit AC and NJTransit/Septa connections to 30th

  • Philly Freedom Tour – guided 11 to 15 mile history

    The Porch at 30th St Station 2949 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Enjoy a slow-paced history-rich guided exploration of America's most walkable downtown.Enjoy a slow-paced history-rich guided exploration of America's most walkable downtown.Start: Porch at 30th St StationFinish: Center City or 30th StDistance: 11-15miWhere to find us: Outside the south side of the stationOptional endpoints: ManyTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa, Amtrak or MegabusReturn: on foot or via SeptaParking: Many lots and garages. Try 3101 Market St or Cira South Garage.Difficulty: BeginnerCategory: history, urbanCoordinator: Charles UpdikeWalk with us through the city of Brotherly Love and explore the scenery and oft-forgotten historic facets of a city that has shaped our modern world as much as any