Kelpius Cave
Historical Monument
Bordering on bizarre and maybe even a bit macabre, Cave of Kelpius is a small but one of a kind attraction in Fairmount Park. This man-made cave belongs to the 17th century, when a group of monks formed a cult, predicting the end of the world. They hid here waiting for the end of times, and this history gives the place tremendous importance.
Phone: (856) 684-8982
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Hermit St and Bridget St
777 Hermit St Philadelphia, PA 19144 ·268.12 mi
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- Family friendly
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Austin G.
06/14/26
In full transparency, I geek out about history and obscure, hard-to-find places so Kelpius Cave was worth the short hike. If you have an afternoon, I'd make a day out of it as there is a lot to...
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