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Q: How do I get a travel guide?
A: COLONIAL HOMES

Throughout the years, tours of the 18th century houses in Fairmount Park are given by the Park House Guides of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Individual and group tours may be arranged, in advance, by telephoning the Park House Guides Office, 215-684-7926.

BOATHOUSES AND SCULPTURE

Uniquely Philadelphia walking tours show where 18th & 19th century Philadelphians found beauty, sculling, fishing, swimming, and ice skating along the river, and highlights the city's outstanding collection of public sculpture. Sponsored by the Park House Guides.
Admission, Info: 215-684-7926

FAIRMOUNT WATER WORKS

Together with its gardens, the picturesque and sophisticated Water Works was a "must see" for all Americans and visitors abroad. The five acres set aside for the Water Works in 1812 was the genesis fo Fairmount Park as we know it today. Interpretive Center Tours closed until Fall 2002


PARK TROLLEY TOURS
Colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and historical information are combined into a fast moving 2-hour narrative that will both entertain and educate. The trolley visits selected sites throughout the year based on opening times of the various museums, the season, and special events in the park. Trolleys tours run year round. For hours and information call: 215-923-8522

CENTENNIAL MODEL TOURS

Visit the recently restored Centennial Model in Memorial Hall. The Model is an exact replica of the fairgrounds of 1876.