Weather on the Banks Philadelphia 20.0° Partly Cloudy winds 6 mph Experience the Banks Biking Boating Fishing Rowing Running Skating Studying Walking Tours Volunteer Meet Me on the Banks Living on the Banks Apartments Condos Destinations Transit Changes on the Banks Master Plan Water Access Streetscapes Communities Environment Trails Bridges Advocacy Investment SRDC	Meet Me on the Banks Home > MMOTB > Special Events 2009 River Tours Secrets of the Schuylkill A one-hour fun and fact-filled tour that highlights the past, present and future of the Hidden River. Discover the sights, sounds and history of the river, from the early 1700s at historic Bartram's Garden, to the 1800s at the Fairmount Water Works, to award-winning 21st century skyscrapers. The Banks offers a setting and experience unlike any other in Philadelphia. Thursdays at 7 pm: June 11 & 25 July 9 & 23 August 6 September 10 Thursday at 6:30 pm: September 24 Saturdays at 2 pm: June 6, 13, 20 & 27 July 11, 18 & 25 September 5, 12, 19 & 26 October 3, 10 & 24 Tickets: Adults $20 Students and Children aged 12 and under $15 Buy tickets now! Boat to Bartram's Garden Leave Center City by boat and travel down the Schuylkill River to Bartram's Garden, America's oldest botanic garden. Disembark and tour the National Historic Landmark Bartram House and botanic garden, stroll the lawns and meadow, and browse the Museum Shop. This tour involves a 10 minute walk up the Bartram's Meadow (approximately 1/4 mile) to reach the Garden. Ticket price includes Bartram House tour (open house format). The Boat to Bartrams Tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours roundtrip. Sundays at 1 pm: June 7 & 28 July 5 & 19 September 6 & 20 October 4 & 18 November 1 Tickets: Adults $25 Students and children aged 12 and under $20 Buy tickets now! Tours depart from the Walnut Street Dock, located under the Walnut Street Bridge on the east bank of the Schuylkill River. Directions and parking information are available here. Buy tickets online or by calling 1.888.RIV.PHIL(748.7445). Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions. The RiverLoop is a U.S. Coast Guard-appovded vessel with indoor and outdoor seating, and a bar. Nonalcoholic and bar beverages for sale during all tours. Tours are not recommnded for children under age 4. No carry-on food or beverages allowed at any time. Tours are subject to cancellation without notice in case of inclement weather or conditions that are deemed unsuitable for navigation by the U.S. Coast Guard. Presenting Sponsor SCA Americas provides essential products that improve the quality of everyday life including the TENA ® line of innovative bladder control protection solutions and Tork ® away from home tissue products. SCA is committed to social and environmental responsibility and supports SRDC in developing Schuylkill Banks. Your Opinion counts! --Select One--     Calendar of Events Jan February 2010 Mar S M T W T F S   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 02/27 Complete the Schuylkill River Trail Walk Search Event Schuylkill Galleries How can I make a donation?
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