Incredibly beautiful! A perfect place to come to unwind, read a book under a shady tree and bond with nature. Excellent paths to do some exercise and see some amazing architecture and stone work. There is no bad time to go. Each season is different and holds something new to see.

Incredible, beautiful, and a macabre treasure well worth a visit if youre in the Philadelphia area. I visited in the afternoon on a Sunday, parking was very easy, and the cemetery wasnt crowded at all, which made the visit rather peaceful. I walked for almost 3 hours, and still didnt see everything there was to see. Theres a great visitors center with a gift shop. I purchased a mug, and the folks working there were very friendly. Id give the experience 10 stars if I could, it was a perfect Sunday before driving back South.

Its beautiful and really peaceful. Very big so we only saw a small portion. Theres self guided audio your signs in case you want more info. We wanted to explore by car but felt there wasnt enough signage and a very narrow road.

Beautiful architecture and sculptures

Beautiful well kept piece of history. The cemetery also has beautiful views of the river and surrounding areas. We found ourselves commenting how many places in the cemetery are beautiful enough to take photographs there. Good place to walk for leisure or exercise if you are wanting a change of scenery.

Cemetery and trails are well maintained. Great spot for a long walk, even saw a fox.

I recommend downloading the Laurel Hill App before visiting, and listen to an audio tour. We discovered that the 78 acre cemetery is not only the final resting place of famous Philly luminaries such as General Meade, Rittenhouse, and Harry Kalas (beloved announcer for the Phillies). But, you can also view the grave and photo of Robert Cornelius, who took the worlds first selfie. The cemetery is a National Historic Landmark with lush landscaping overlooking the Schuylkill. Its free to visit, dog friendly, and you can park outside or along the roads inside. Do take a guided tour of Laurel Hill in the sunshine and with a flashlight for the full experience. Perenially on the list of most haunted places in Philly--youll see why.

Gourgeous, historic and on a hillside overlooking the Schuylkill River. Worth a walk around. Or go for one of the events that happens there. We biked out from Center City for a macabre craft fair, had a lovely afternoon and found some cool gifts.

Beautiful place to walk, especially in fall.

This is the place to visit . If you are a history lover or enjoy tracing the past this cemetery has it all. Civil War generals. Famous men and women from Philadelphia are all buried here. Baldwin, Widener, many others. They have tours and events daily and weekly here. I went on a ghost tour here years ago at night in the summer. It was fun and informative and the same time. They even had cheese, taco chips and some wine after the tour. A class act.

Awesome historic cemetery. Very important design and layout. They have a number of different outreach activities; movies in the cemetary (we saw Young Frankinstien), a 5k just in Laurel Hill, guides tours, self guided tours, and many many more fun things to do. (Who knew a cemetery could be fun!)They have a small museum and the staff are extremely helpful.

Beautiful grounds that holds fun events

Without a doubt one of the most beautifiul spots in all of Philadelphia. I attended a tour called Designing for the Dead, an architecture focused tour. It was a two hour, comprehensive, entertaining tour for 15.00, including refreshments at the end.This was my first visit to this historically rich, lushly landscaped, hidden gem, but will not be my last!

Quiet place

Beautiful and historic settings while attending the Market of the Macabre

Large and beautiful cemetery.While I enjoy the concept of their movies in the cemetery events, and I like that it supports musicians and the cemetery, they are very poorly managed and not enjoyable at all. Firstly, it is too expensive for the experience you get. 12.50? For a movie I can watch on YouTube for free. Unless you come two hours early to waste your time so you can line up before it opens you will not have a good seat. You wont. There will be so much blocking your vision, and it will get progressively worse throughout the film. Also, its impossible to enjoy the movie while everyone around you is talking, conversing annoyingly amongst themselves or wandering up and down in front of you the entire movie waving the flashlight on their phone back and forth in your face trying to give you a seizure. Its not worth it. At. All.

Beautiful views

My husband and i walk there everyday during the week. Ive lost weight and its so beautiful very pet friendly. My dog loves it also

This cemetery is amazing. The grounds are wonderful to walk about. The cemetery has plenty of history, a nice overlook and the organization always has events scheduled for the community. I have plenty of photos of this place and it is a favorite location to visit when I come to Philly to visit.

Took the tour of both East and West several years ago. Absolutely fascinating. The history, the characters, the stories, the art and architecture was wonderful. Well worth the time.

A quiet, contemplative memorial park space that blends into Fairmount Park, with a history that goes back to before the Civil War.Walking, cycling, and picnics in the cemetery are encouraged while it is open.

Setting high atop the Mighty Schyulkill River a beautiful final resting place.

Remarkable history, events and tours!

It such a beautiful place to visit. I you enjoy history and the art of the memorials and peaceful environment it a must go place.

Possibly one of the best cemeteries in the country. Since theyre full they have figured out how to thrive by engaging with their community with an active web presence, gift shop, and a very busy calendar of stuff to do ranging from concerts to tours to movie nights to car shows.

Love this place. Great for a peaceful walk or learning something new on one of their many tours. Lots of history in there.

Beautiful cemetery

Kind of amazing. Walked through, saw lots of probable Civil War casualties (young men did not do so well in the mid 1860s, it would seem). General Meade and a naval hero from 1812 (Commodore Isaac... Hull, maybe?) and thousands of graves with monuments, obelisks, statues, mausoleums... I try not to walk on the graves though some people ( looking at all the dog walkers) dont exactly treat it with the due respect. Watch out for woodchuck holes, no idea where youre *supposed* to park (I ended up somewhere kinda sketchy), but other than that its a guaranteed blast.

Amazing cemetery to visit in Philadelphia. Worth stopping while doing the whole riverfront exploration up Kelly Drive. Find some notable Philadelphians here too!

The views, the history, the notables buried there all lead to a wonderful place to visit and even picnic there.

I love strolling around this cemetery! Wish I could have been here around dusk.

Great place to find history, go for a stroll, or rest for a (long) while.

Historical cemetery where most Famous Philadelphians were laid to rest .

Beautiful cemetery, beautiful views of the river, a gem of our city.

Absolutely to visit.

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Beautiful Historic and peaceful

Peaceful and beautiful.

The atmosphere is dead

Incredible

Beautiful

Laurel Hill is an incredible cemetery.

Great.