Kelly Drive Boat House Row Overlook

This roadside pullout on Kelly Drive delivers the money shot of Philadelphia – the city skyline rising behind the ornate Victorian boathouses that line the Schuylkill River. The view spans from the Art Museum steps to Center City’s towers, with scullers often gliding past in the foreground. Multiple parking spots along the drive with easy river access.

Best light happens in late afternoon when the sun illuminates the boathouses from the west. The drive itself connects to several trail networks and makes a logical start or end point for urban exploration. Gets busy during Head of the Schuylkill regatta in October.

Iconic Philly skyline view from Kelly Drive