The Schuylkill River is a lovely walk year round. This time of year, I find early morning and early evening to be the best, as the middle of the day the sun pounds down a little too hot on the paved path for my liking. From the Rittenhouse section of Center City, head to the intersection of Locust St. and 25th St. where you will find a set of railroad tracks to cross and an entry point to the Schuylkill Banks River Walk The paved path meanders along the Schuylkill River with patches of lawn and benches for watching both the river and people run by. The river walk paved path is a little over a mile and then connects to Kelly Drive as part of the Schuylkill River Trail. You will find people fishing, jogging with strollers or out for a morning coffee with friends. Whatever you find, it will likely be within this peaceful respite tucked neatly into the center of the city. While a number of major thoroughfares, such as Walnut Street and JFK Boulevard run right above the walk, the city somehow sounds miles away.
