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Getting to FringeArts

FringeArts & Fringe Bar

140 N. Columbus Blvd. (at Race St.)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
There is no on-site parking.

Directions via Public Transit

Please check SEPTA for all schedules. Times may vary greatly.

Market-Frankford Line

Stops at 2nd & Market St. Approximately a 10-minute walk to FringeArts.Head North on 2nd St. towards Church St. Turn right at Race St. and walk towards the waterfront. FringeArts will be on your right at the corner of Race St. and Columbus Blvd.Connections to the Market-Frankford Line, take trains headed towards Frankford Transportation Center and exit at 2nd St. stop.

Broad Street Line

Change at City Hall

Regional Rail Lines

Change at 30th St. Station, 15th St., or 11th St. stops

Trolley Lines

Change to Market-Frankford Line at 30th St., 15th St., or 13th St. stops

Buses

#25 Frankford Transportation Center to Columbus Commons
Stops at corner of N. Columbus Blvd. and Race St. (directly across the street from our building) or S. Columbus Blvd. (between our building at the Holiday Inn). Approximately a 1-minute walk to FringeArts.

#21 Penn’s Landing to 69th Street Transportation Center, #33 Penn’s Landing to 23rd-Venango & #42 Penn’s Landing to Wycombe
Stops at Columbus Blvd. & Penn’s Landing. Approximately a 4-minute walk to FringeArts. Head North on Columbus Blvd. towards the Ben Franklin Bridge. FringeArts is located across the street at the corner of Race St. & Columbus Blvd.

#5 Front-Market to Frankford Transportation Center
Stops at 2nd St. & Race St. Approximately a 5-minute walk to FringeArts. Head down Race St. towards the waterfront until you reach Columbus Blvd. FringeArts will be on your right, on the corner.

#57 Whitman Plaza to Rising Sun-Olney or Fern Rock Transportation Center
Stops at 4th St. & Race St. Approximately a 6-minute walk to FringeArts. Head down Race St. towards the waterfront until you reach Columbus Blvd. FringeArts will be on your right, on the corner.

#48 Front-Market to 27th-Allegheny
Stops at 2nd St. & Arch St. Approximately a 7-minute walk to FringeArts. Head North on 2nd St. towards Race St. Turn right onto Race St. and continue until you reach the Columbus Blvd. We will be on your right, on the corner.

#17 Front-Market to 20th-Johnston and Broad-Pattison
Stops at 2nd St. & Market St. Approximately a 10-minute walk to FringeArts. First, take the pedestrian bridge at the end of Market St. When you reach the opposite end, head down the set of stairs on the left-hand side. From the stairs, turn right and walk up Columbus Blvd. towards the Ben Franklin Bridge. We are across the street at the corner of Race St. & Columbus Blvd.

PATCO

Stops at 8th St. & Market St. Approximately a 20-minute walk to FringeArts or change to the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd & Market St. stop for a 10-minute walk. Walk down Market St., take the pedestrian bridge, and head down the set of stairs on the left hand side when you reach the opposite end. From stairs, turn right and walk up Columbus Blvd. towards the Ben Franklin Bridge. We are across the street at the corner of Race St. & Columbus St.

Click here for the PATCO schedule.

Directions by Car

From the Northeast

Take 95 South to exit 22 toward I-676 E/ U.S. 30 E/Independence Hall. Make the first left onto Callowhill St. and follow until street ends at Columbus Blvd. Turn right onto N. Columbus Blvd. and FringeArts will be on your right, after passing under the Ben Franklin Bridge, at the corner of Race St.

From the Southeast & Philadelphia International Airport

Take 95 North to exit 20 toward Washington Ave. Turn left onto S. Columbus Blvd. and continue for 1.5 miles. After passing under the Ben Franklin Bridge, turn left at Summer St. to make a U-turn. Head south for a block, FringeArts will be on your right at the corner of Race St.

From Ben Franklin Bridge

Stay in the right lane and take the 5th St. exit. Stay right at the fork and continue towards New St. Turn right onto N. New St. and then turn right again onto N. 4th St. Take the second left onto Race St. and continue until the street ends at N. Columbus Blvd. FringeArts will be on your right on the corner.

From Walt Whitman Bridge

Take exit 351 for I-95 / Front St. toward Trenton-Chester. Keep left at the fork, following signs for I-95. Merge onto I-95 N and then take exit 20 toward Washington Ave. Turn left onto S. Columbus Blvd. and continue for 1.5 miles. After passing under the Ben Franklin Bridge, turn left at Summer St. to make a U-turn. Head south for a block, FringeArts will be on your right at the corner of Race St.

From New York and Points North

Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 4 for NJ Route 73. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for NJ-73 N. Merge on NJ-73 N and follow for about 4.5 miles. Keep left and merge onto NJ-90W for the Betsy Ross Bridge. After crossing bridge, stay left at the fork and follow signs for I-95 S/ Central Philadelphia. Merge onto I-95 S and take exit 22 toward Interstate 676 E/U.S. 30 E/ Independence Hall. Make the first left onto Callowhill St. and follow until the street ends at Columbus Blvd. Turn right onto N. Columbus Blvd. and FringeArts will be on your right after passing under the Ben Franklin Bridge, at the corner of Race St.

Directions by Bike

FringeArts is located on Columbus Boulevard which has a bike lane for both North and South heading bikes.

Nearest Indego Stations:

Race Street Pier (right across Columbus Blvd from FringeArts)
2nd & Market 

Parking Information

There is no on-site parking.

Closest Parking

Park America Old City Parkominium
Located at 231 N. 2nd St. (between Race St. and Vine St.) Phone: 601.617.2100
Approximately a 4-minute walk from FringeArts.
Special discount, $9 on weekdays (Mon–Thu) and $11 on weekends (Fri–Sun).  Please see Front of House Manager for parking validation. Click for Map

Nearby Parking

Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Parking Department – Vine Street Parking Lot
Located at N. Columbus Blvd. & Vine St. Phone: 215.629.3200
Approximately a 6-minute walk from FringeArts. 
Outdoor lot, credit cards accepted, Mon-Sun 8am-11pm, $20 flat rate. Click for Map

Street Parking

Limited, timed street parking is available along Columbus Blvd. (meters) and most streets in Old City (kiosks).

The Parking lot adjacent to FringeArts is exclusively for Holiday Inn and is unavailable to FringeArts visitors. If you have accessibility needs please contact Mary Menchel at MaryM@FringeArts.com to make accommodations.

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