PENN’S LANDING – is the waterfront area of Center City, Philadelphia. Located along the Delaware River, it is named after the Founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn, who was storied to have docked here in 1682. The area is bounded by Spring Garden St. to the north, Washington Ave. to the south, the Delaware River to the east, and Front St. to the west.

Several events for the city are held at Penn’s landing’s two main facilities: The Great Plaza, located along the Delaware River at Columbus Blvd and Chestnut St., and Festival Pier, located on Columbus Blvd., and Spring Garden Street. There are a number of restaurants along the Delaware River, one being The Moshulu, an impressive barque moored there as a floating restaurant. There are also plans for two casinos to be built in this area with one to be owned by the Planet Hollywood parent company. Condo residences are located along the waterfront, one being Waterfront Square, which boasts river views and an outdoor park that is securely located above the building parking garage.

Several historic ships are moored at Penn’s Landing. Two of these, The USS Olympia, and the USS Becuna are open to the public for touring and are part of the Independence Seaport Museum.

Hig-rise, Mid-rise Buildings in Penns Landing, Philadelphia: Pier III and Pier V