Guidebook for Philadelphia
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Cedar Park
Friendly, sweet West Philly streets lined with colorful houses
University of Pennsylvania
Within walking distance of UPenn
Close enough to walk or take a trolley ride to all of the major universities in Philadelphia.
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University City
Close enough to walk or take a trolley ride to all of the major universities in Philadelphia.
We are an easy walk from Drexel, as well as UPenn, so stopping by to check out the university can't get any easier
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Drexel University
3141 Chestnut StWe are an easy walk from Drexel, as well as UPenn, so stopping by to check out the university can't get any easier
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StInteresting
Satellite Cafe
4901-4999 Willows AveGreat coffee
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadThe forest is beautiful
Divine Lorraine Hotel
699 N Broad StVery interesting old hotel
Fu-Wah Mini Market
810 S 47th StGet the vegan tofu hoagie. They only take cash
Entertainment & Activities
A great playground, dog park, volleyball net, basketball court and beautiful trees.
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Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveA great playground, dog park, volleyball net, basketball court and beautiful trees.
Sightseeing
Center City
The heartbeat of Philadelphia
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdInteresting architecture
Fairmount
The most beautiful museum with views of the river
Liberty Bell
526 Market StYou can't come to Philly and skip the Liberty Bell...
Food Scene
Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th StGreat pizza and beer brewed on site
Aksum
4630 Baltimore AveBest Brunch in Philly
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StCheese Steaks
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveCheese Steak
Gojjo
4540 Baltimore AveEthiopian
The Farmacy
Brunch is great
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StYankees take on Southern food
The menu is American mostly, but served in different styles. Also, they have a great beer list.
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Clarkville
4301 Baltimore AveThe menu is American mostly, but served in different styles. Also, they have a great beer list.
Shopping
Delightful, locally owned store that sells art and crafts by West Philly artists
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VIX Emporium
5009 Baltimore AveDelightful, locally owned store that sells art and crafts by West Philly artists
Greensgrow West
5123 Baltimore AveOur favorite garden store with locally grown plants and great supplies
A locally owned bookstore with a wide variety of options and lots of character.
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Bindlestiff Books
4530 Baltimore AveA locally owned bookstore with a wide variety of options and lots of character.
Essentials
We do our grocery shopping here. It is a co-op and sources locally
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Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore AveWe do our grocery shopping here. It is a co-op and sources locally
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Ethiopian food and a fun bar scene at night (secret patio in back)
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Dahlak
4708 Baltimore AveGreat Ethiopian food and a fun bar scene at night (secret patio in back)
Local 44
4333 Spruce StreetGreat beer and food
Xochitl
408 S 2nd StDelicious drinks