Fairmount is a lively community with many must-see destinations for art enthusiasts. The neighborhood has art landmarks like the Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum, and the Barnes Foundation.
In addition to art galleries and museums, Fairmount has a fair share of notable events, such as the French-inspired Bastille Day Festival, during which thousands of Philadelphia-made treats are thrown from the towers of Eastern State Penitentiary. Other events include Terror Behind the Walls, a haunted attraction featuring several areas within Eastern State’s cell blocks.