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Glen Foerd
5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114, United States
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Di
Review №1

Historically beautiful! I ride my bike and love looking at their rose gardens. Its a great place for pictures!

ch
Review №2

This place is very beautiful and full of history. They offer kids activities during the summer! Definitely a beautiful piece of property

Do
Review №3

Great views of the river. Lots of big old trees. Pretty plantings but roads need to be repaired and maintained.

Mi
Review №4

Quaint setting overlooking a scenic section of the Delaware River. Great place to take your dog for a walk.

Ma
Review №5

Beautiful gated location - perfect for any special event. The grounds and property are kept clean. The landscape is nice as well. The waterfront invokes a peaceful calming sensation in ones being.

Jo
Review №6

Really beautiful wedding venue with great staff

Ry
Review №7

Wonderful live music event on a summer evening.

No
Review №8

Beautiful scenery on the Delaware river.

jo
Review №9

Fabulous beautiful place tucked in a corner

Mi
Review №10

Always a great walk...peaceful clean.

Ni
Review №11

Great place to have a special event right on the Delaware water front

Ji
Review №12

As many of you know I restore and repair historic gravestones (Tidy Tombstones) so putting me in a historic mansion leads to nothing but happy time for me. Even if youre not a history buff this is definitely a place worth visiting. There are a lot of great architectural features, period furniture, and portraits to examine. I could have spent even more time there, so I guess a return visit is in order.

An
Review №13

Its truly megical

Jo
Review №14

Beautiful waterfront estate overlooking the Delaware river.

Ma
Review №15

Gorgeous grounds and house! Place is nice and relaxing. Definitely worth a visit to sit back and relax.. enjoy the views and the property!! Excellent view of the Delaware River.Plenty of shows to see outside in tent during the summer. Kid and pet friendly, and of course BYOB!!

S
Review №16

It was a beautiful evening at the Foerd. Somewhat disappointed not seeing a poinsettia, bow or even a wreath for the holiday season. Would have made the evening that much more enchanting.

Th
Review №17

Love walk the trails around the grounds. To stop & smell the various rose bushes. Views of the Delaware River are beautiful & serene.I saw a large tent where you can hold events outside in.I have never been inside the building that is rich in architecture. Getting a tour inside is on my to do list!

Ad
Review №18

Beautiful place to look over the water. They do weddings too. Its a nice venue just not huge

Sa
Review №19

It has beautiful grounds.

er
Review №20

Beautiful place to have weddings and other events. So beautiful your right on the river. Very historical and interesting buildings.

Jo
Review №21

Great historic site. Very nice views of the river.

Ch
Review №22

We attend events here often. It is always clean, welcoming and family friendly. The grounds and the views are amazing. Truly a beautiful piece of history with a unique art collection and a great part of pur community!

sc
Review №23

Great setting along the Delaware. Very eclectic collection of antiques and scenery make for a perfect combo.

Mi
Review №24

A beautiful mansion staffed by friendly workers on lovely grounds. My family is especially gone on Jazz Age on the Delaware and The Easter Egg Hunt.

Ja
Review №25

Grew up across the street n my daughter had her wedding here. Also a tree planted in my mom memory, she worked there yrs ago. Still love walking thru the grounds as well as my granddaughter

Ja
Review №26

Great place for a wedding! There is a beautiful garden home to a big hawk in this picture

Li
Review №27

Since the pandemic, there had been no music heard on the weekends at Salem Harbour. Tonight, there apparently an event being held there. I hope that it is not the usual crowd. I hope that there are no more than 25 people and they have masks on since they are probably not dancing while six feet apart.

Ju
Review №28

The staff was outstanding. Ambience was very classy. Food is delicious.

El
Review №29

Beautiful place

Ed
Review №30

Its like stepping back in time. Glenn foerd really gives you feel for high society living at that time. The veiw of the delaware is amazing.

Jo
Review №31

This place is only minutes away from where I grew up. I always knew it existed, but not until recently did I go. I can’t understate how beautiful this space is. It’s essentially a park with several neat things to see and an excellent view of the Delaware. The mansion itself is gorgeous. The interior really surprised me: it’s both extravagant and homely. I enjoyed learning about the history of the estate and I appreciated the art exhibits as well. I went as a casual museum-goer, but I understand they do weddings and other events too.I highly recommend if you want to enjoy an awesome little green space with an incredible view and a wonderful little museum.

Ti
Review №32

Place looked amazing. Staff was super friendly. Cant beat the view.

Ca
Review №33

Had no idea this gem existed. Super beautiful home and scenery with museum tours and information.

Ph
Review №34

Amazing presentation at the bee festival today. Great music, many delicious honey samples, and on the Delaware !

Ma
Review №35

Such a beautiful hidden gem. Awesome place to enjoy the scenery, stand still and admire natures beauty.

Fr
Review №36

Interesting house and grounds. Great for mini-trips

Co
Review №37

It was a very nice Venue however the Mansion could use some updating. We were looking at this Venue for our wedding but decided not to book with them because we would have to dance in the basement which was not an option for us.

Pe
Review №38

Historic mansion situated on the Delaware River in a park like setting. Its beautiful!

Ho
Review №39

Beautiful landmark on the Deleware River. Attended a wedding there. Lovely.

De
Review №40

Excellent staff. Beautiful grounds

Li
Review №41

Glenns Ford has been open since 1986 and that is the first time I have visited and that was through training class for two week. Of time during a summer months and that was back when you were able to smoke in the buildings and even in this building we had been smoking in The Wine Cellar where the public restrooms were located the Mansion has been open to the public which it had been donated by the family I do believe it was Glenns Ford Im not sure the name and its beautiful artistic home with unbelievable items inside the home has a bathroom in every room Wine Cellar the the exterior the guard and the property the Landscaping is amazing theres weddings that can be held here there are numerous different types of celebrations that can be held here indoors or Outdoors fully accommodating gorgeous porta potties and its right on the River where theres numerous reviews of New Jersey Trenton Camden I can View Center City then you can also view Bucks County as in Langhorne and those other areas marzville so come and take a look its beautiful I cant explain it you have to see it for yourself

Co
Review №42

Beautiful place good idea to become a member they have a lot of activities and shows throughout the year

Sl
Review №43

Outstanding view!

Ma
Review №44

A hidden gem with beautiful grounds, youll forget your in the 21st century let alone the city.

Je
Review №45

First time coming here for the Scary Stories to tell in the Dark show. The mansion and the view is beautiful. The staff hosting the event could have been a little more friendlier. All in all, I had a good time and enjoyed myself. Was it worth the ticket price? No, not really but to hear your favorite scary stories reenacted was priceless.

Ro
Review №46

I have been there for many parties and my Neice had her wedding and reception there. They were wonderful. But now they serve their meals in large tented areas which I dont think I would be interested in. The estate is still very beautiful.

da
Review №47

Just a beautiful old mansion, great place to have a wedding!!

Br
Review №48

Great spot to escape in Philly.

Al
Review №49

Jewel of the northeast. Very relaxing and informative.

Ja
Review №50

Gorgeous place that is well cared for and almost always empty of others. Love taking our family pictures here every couple of months.

Su
Review №51

Beautiful grounds. I was just picking something up there this week. I did an Easter egg hunt there with my girls years ago it was awesome.

Sp
Review №52

Beautiful little place. Very historic and interesting buildings here. Also a very nice place to walk with friends or family.

Ge
Review №53

Beautiful place, but some maintenance is required!

Jo
Review №54

Cool place to see along the Delaware river nice tour

Ca
Review №55

Was at a wedding reception here. Excellent!! Beautiful setting, the staff were very knowledgeable about the art and history and the food was Delicious!

Ju
Review №56

A beautiful venue on the Delaware river. The staff are friendly and helpful. The mansion is a wonderful place to visit.

ri
Review №57

Beautiful park like setting. Horrible wedding venue

Em
Review №58

Stunning wedding venue! Excellent food and service!

Na
Review №59

LUV LUV the outdoor Pavillion. Wonderful sound system. Cant beat the scenery. Free parking. Beautifully maintained.

Ma
Review №60

Gorgeous venue! My brother and his wife held their wedding here in August 2016, and everyone had a blast. The food, drinks, service, and venue staff were all fantastic.The historic mansion is charming on the inside, although I noticed the outside could use some more upkeep (paint peeling in some places, active wasp nest near one of the windows upstairs by the bridal dressing room, leaves needed to be swept off the terraces). If they put just a bit more effort into the latter, this place would be nothing short of 18th century opulent.

Ma
Review №61

Lovely venue, rigorous and sometimes completely inaccessible to the wheelchair bound.

Be
Review №62

Beautiful venue on the water with great food.

La
Review №63

Wonderful venue. The staff was amazing. Helpful from the moment we arrived. Highly recommended.

Wi
Review №64

Whether its a wedding and Art Festival or just the tour the house in the history and everything in it is captured in time

Le
Review №65

Great place for a wedding!

Mi
Review №66

Gorgeous venue! Ive been to Glen Foerd on two separate occasions now and must say both experiences exceeded expectations. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The backdrop is beautiful. The food top quality.

Ry
Review №67

Here for a anniversary party: very nice atmosphere. Please note that you have to supply your own catering company. The one recommended by Glen Foerd was amazing.

Jo
Review №68

Beautiful day and atmosphere.

Ma
Review №69

Amazing wedding venue

Ji
Review №70

Beautiful wedding venue on the river!!!

Al
Review №71

Attended a wedding here and it was beautiful. Great architecture, great views, and nice little art gallery. Im sure this place made for great wedding photos.

Ti
Review №72

Lovely mansion with well-kept grounds. River view in most unlikely neighborhood. Great place to sit out an I-95 traffic jam!

La
Review №73

Loved this. Me and my friends explored it. Were going back to get the tour of inside the house

Mu
Review №74

Love it. Cool n calm place

St
Review №75

Wow. The price. But the ambiance. Both are incomparable.

Ji
Review №76

Beautiful spot for wedding pictures.

Da
Review №77

Lovely place on the water!!

Ap
Review №78

The tour was very informative and I enjoyed it. A very beautiful place

Ro
Review №79

Picturesque. Bucolic.

Br
Review №80

Beautiful venue! I love officiating weddings here!

re
Review №81

Beautiful

Ni
Review №82

I love Glenn ford so much it is so nice to go and walk by the water here and go see little ugly. It is also nice to just go and stand by water and relax.

Bu
Review №83

Very quiet and a fantastic spot to clear your head.

Je
Review №84

Great place for wedding

Je
Review №85

Best place to show off the young artist from The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

Ch
Review №86

Beautiful River view and charming old building

Fr
Review №87

Great place

Jo
Review №88

Had our wedding here. Its a beautiful old mansion with a great private art gallery.

Mi
Review №89

Great venue with spectacular views. Great for more casual receptions and parties!

Jo
Review №90

Lovely and peaceful.

Pa
Review №91

Amazing place had a great time during Jazz Age 2017

Ch
Review №92

Historical, wonderful view of the Deleware, and available for receptions. A piece of rural Pennsylvania right here.

Sa
Review №93

Loved it during easter time, great views from here!

JO
Review №94

Great venue

Ad
Review №95

This place is very peaceful and beautiful. Highly recommend having an event here

Fa
Review №96

Went There For The Easter Egg Hunt Very Charming Place And Great View Of The Delaware River

Ja
Review №97

Prom pictures here where beautiful!

Ch
Review №98

Nice backdrop to our wedding. Nice views and overall at atmosphere.

GE
Review №99

Attended a wedding at this venue, beautiful building! Great for hosting.

Ma
Review №100

Unique wedding venue with a great view!

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  • Address:5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114, United States
  • Site:http://glenfoerd.org/
  • Phone:+1 215-632-5330
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
  • Historical landmark
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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