Penn's Landing

Coordinates: 39°56′44″N 75°08′27″W / 39.94564°N 75.14072°W / 39.94564; -75.14072
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Penn's Landing
Penn's Landing sign
Penn's Landing sign
Penn's Landing is located in Philadelphia
Penn's Landing
Penn's Landing
Coordinates: 39°56′44″N 75°08′27″W / 39.94564°N 75.14072°W / 39.94564; -75.14072
Country United States
StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia County
CityPhiladelphia
Area code(s)215, 267, and 445

Penn's Landing is an area of Center City Philadelphia. It is right along the Delaware River. The Penn's Landing contains parks such as Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest and Summerfest. There are several summer events at The Great Plaza. There are museums connected to the historic ships. The submarine USS Becuna and the Spanish–American War-era cruiser USS Olympia (C-6) are part of the Independence Seaport Museum. There is a Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Korean War Memorial at Penn's Landing.