What's Poplar like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Poplar. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Divine Lorraine Hotel and Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site. There's plenty more to see, including National Shrine of St. John Neumann.
How to get to Poplar
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Poplar
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Poplar
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 13 mi (21 km) from Poplar
Getting to Poplar on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 11th & Girard Ave Stop
- 8th & Girard Ave Stop
- Girard Ave & 12th St Tram Stop
Things to see and do in and around Poplar
What to see in Poplar
- Divine Lorraine Hotel
- Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
- National Shrine of St. John Neumann
Things to do near Poplar:
- The Met Philadelphia (0.4 mi/0.7 km away)
- National Constitution Center (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- African American Museum in Philadelphia (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- Reading Terminal Market (1 mi/1.5 km away)
- Rivers Casino (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: August, December, July, October (average 113 mm of rainfall)