One block from the verdant elegance of Rittenhouse Square—one of five original squares conceived by city founder William Penn—1629 Locust Street places residents at the center of Philadelphia's most prestigious cultural and culinary landscape. Glitzy performing arts venues abound, including the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music, and the Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater, which together host traveling Broadway productions, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Ballet. Fine dining along the Square ranges from the Parisian brasserie experience at Parc to celebrated destinations including Rouge and The Love. The legendary Lacroix at The Rittenhouse Hotel draws serious oenophiles with an opulent, seasonally driven menu and a tasting experience praised as one of Philadelphia's finest. Outdoor pursuits are equally compelling: the 2.5-mile Schuylkill River Trail winds past Boathouse Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art before extending 2,000 feet over the river on the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk, while the seven-mile Forbidden Drive offers a wooded ramble through Wissahickon Valley Park. The Philadelphia region is also home to Longwood Gardens—an enchanting horticultural haven open year-round—and boasts 37 public gardens within 30 miles. World-class institutions such as the Barnes Foundation, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and The Franklin Institute anchor a cultural scene of remarkable depth and variety.