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The Treehouse in the Sky
4.8(20)4.8 out of 5 stars, 20 reviews Philadelphia, PA
About The Treehouse in the Sky
The Treehouse in the Sky is primarily an artistic sculpture offering panoramic, uncrowded views of the dam and Philadelphia Museum of Art, rather than a traditional, climbable treehouse for children. It's situated near the art museum and involves a pleasant, short walk up a small hill through a peaceful, green setting that insulates visitors from city noise. Its unique value lies in providing a serene, artistic viewpoint and a quiet break from urban crowds, best experienced as a brief addition to an outing in the area, not a standalone daily activity.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a short, scenic walk with beautiful views.Parents looking for a peaceful, uncrowded spot to enjoy nature and art.Adding a brief outdoor element to an art museum visit.Children who appreciate scenic overlooks or unique artistic structures.A quiet respite from urban hustle and bustle.
Why families love it
- Offers amazingly beautiful views of the dam and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
- Provides a quiet, uncrowded atmosphere, serving as a nice break from city crowds.
- Located conveniently right next to the art museum.
- Surrounded by trees and bushes, providing natural insulation from the urban environment.
- Features a 'very cool looking sculpture' (the Treehouse itself) described as artistic in nature.
- Involves a fun walk up a small hill.
Insider tips
- Treat it as a brief stop (15-30 minutes) or an addition to a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, rather than a standalone destination.
- Manage children's expectations: explain it's an artistic sculpture with views, not a climbable play treehouse.
- Be prepared for potential closures or no access to the main structure; plan to enjoy the surrounding views and walk even if the 'Treehouse' itself is inaccessible.
- Utilize it as a peaceful break from more crowded city attractions.
Good to know before you go
- If children are expecting an interactive, climbable treehouse experience.
- If you are planning a full-day activity or expecting this to be your primary destination.
- If guaranteed access to a specific structure is critical for your visit due to frequent reports of closures.
- **Frequent Access Issues:** Multiple reviews reported the main structure was 'blocked,' 'no access,' 'closed up,' or 'part of it was closed off' during visits, indicating unreliable access to the primary feature.
- The 'Treehouse' is consistently described as an artistic sculpture, not a functional, climbable treehouse, which may disappoint children expecting an interactive play structure.
- Crowds
- Consistently described as having 'not too many people' and 'no crowd', suggesting it's generally quiet and uncrowded.
- Accessibility
- Involves walking up a 'small hill', which may be challenging for some mobility levels.
What parents say
"This is near the art museum. What is nice about this spot is that the trees and bushes serve as a nice insulation from the concrete and iron jungle around you. There aren't too many people hovering around this area so it can be a nice break from the crowds. I am not sure if there is some history behind this thing, but it appears to be of artistic nature. If you happen to be walking along this area you should stop for a brief visit, but certainly don't plan your daily activity around it."
5 years ago
"This place offers an amazingly beautiful view of the dam and the Philadelphia Museum of art."
8 months ago
"Walked up a small hill, was fun! It has been yrs since I've been in this area. Finally got up there and it was blocked. No access, but was still nice to see the view around."
2 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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