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== Landmarks == === Eastern State Penitentiary === '''[[Eastern State Penitentiary]]''' operated as a prison from 1829 to 1971 and is now a museum and historic site. The prison's innovative radial design influenced prison architecture worldwide. Famous inmates included Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton. Today, the site offers: * Daytime tours exploring prison history * '''Terror Behind the Walls''' (seasonal Halloween attraction) * Art installations and special exhibitions * Historic preservation programs === Philadelphia Museum of Art === The '''[[Philadelphia Museum of Art]]''' sits at the neighborhood's southern edge, where Fairmount meets [[Logan Square]]. The "Rocky Steps" leading to the museum's entrance are one of Philadelphia's most visited attractions. === Fairmount Park === Fairmount borders '''[[Fairmount Park]]''', one of the largest urban park systems in the United States. Park access provides: * Trails for running, biking, and walking * Historic houses ([[Lemon Hill]], [[Strawberry Mansion]]) * [[Boathouse Row]] along the Schuylkill * Playgrounds and recreation facilities === Rodin Museum === The '''Rodin Museum''' on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway houses the largest collection of Auguste Rodin sculptures outside Paris, including "The Thinker."
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