The Rail Park - Public Three Mile Vision Tour

This is a street-level tour. The route follows public walking paths and sidewalks and will peek into future development sites. At the end of the tour, you will be able to walk through the completed Phase One of the park and interact with the space.

Dress weather appropriate. You will be outside for the entire tour. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be doing a bit of walking.

You do not need to bring anything with you! We advise bringing water especially if it is going to be a hotter day. Feel free to bring a snack with you.

There are no bathroom stops along the route; please plan accordingly. If necessary, we will make an effort to identify a public restroom at one point during the tour.

In case of inclement weather, we will provide advance notice that your tour has been canceled. Your tour will then be rescheduled for another date.

Sure! If you enjoyed the tour and you feel the guide deserves a tip, feel free to do so.

The Three Mile Vision Tour is a linear tour that begins at 27th and Pennsylvania Streets and ends at 12th and Callowhill Streets. We do not double back! Please plan your transportation accordingly.

There are a number of bus lines that have stops at or near the starting point: Lines 49, 32, 7, 43, and 48. There is an Indego Bike Station nearby.There are bike lanes to the meeting point.

If you need to return to the origin point you can borrow an Indego bike, take bus 43, or take a ride share. There are also other public transportation options around the Rail Park. Bus lines 2, 4, 16, 23, 45, and 61. The Broad Street Subway line is about a 5-minute walk away.

If you drive there is metered parking at the meeting point (2700 Pennsylvania). Paid street or surface lot parking is available at location where the tour ends (1300 Noble).

If you can no longer go on your scheduled tour, contact us and we will do our best to reschedule you for another tour.

The tour is 3 miles and goes through different parts of the city. We try to travel the safest, most accessible route. There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance to the Rail Park on Noble Street just east of Broad Street. More inclusive tours are in the works.

Children and strollers are permitted but please bear in mind the distance you will be walking and that there might be construction blocking sidewalks and other pedestrian areas.

We ask that you leave all non-service pets at home for the tour. But, please bring your pet to the park on any other date.

Your tour fee goes towards paying our Guides a modest stipend, maintaining and the Rail Park, and funding our events.