Guest's guide to the neighborhood and Philadelphia
Sightseeing
5min walk from the house. Bird watching, climbing wall, tree park, events and more! Free!
The Discovery Center
3401 Reservoir Dr5min walk from the house. Bird watching, climbing wall, tree park, events and more! Free!
Historic frisbee golf, amazing place to hang out, bbq and meet people.
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Sedgley Woods Disc Golf
West Oxford StreetHistoric frisbee golf, amazing place to hang out, bbq and meet people.
Lemon Hill
we are walking distance from this historic mansion
Walkable from the house through parks, or short Uber drive.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyWalkable from the house through parks, or short Uber drive.
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyI-Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyFamily and kids
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveFirst Zoo in America! Great family activity.
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicGreat family activity!
it's an amazing historic playhouse with a giant wooden slide. A pleasant place for adults and kids. Short walk from the house
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Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Drit's an amazing historic playhouse with a giant wooden slide. A pleasant place for adults and kids. Short walk from the house
Food Scene
Khyber halal food
1701 North 33rd StreetExcellent cart with halal food
Rybrew
2600 W Girard AveLive music, good sandwiches and great selection of beers
Spot Gourmet Burgers
2821 W Girard AveThe burger joint
Great basic Italian tavola calda and tavola fredda. Everybody is Hispanic but they do actually speak Italian and have worked in Italy. I love them.
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Italian Express
2641 W Girard AveGreat basic Italian tavola calda and tavola fredda. Everybody is Hispanic but they do actually speak Italian and have worked in Italy. I love them.
Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill StPizza venue of the great Mark Vetri Chef
Rival Bros Coffee Bar
Very good coffee and plenty of space to work and hang out. Fast Internet.
Groceries
Great for groceries, affordable, and has European products. Very close by.
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ALDI
4421 Market StGreat for groceries, affordable, and has European products. Very close by.
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveShort drive from home
Hiking
Boxer's Trail
Boxer's TrailWe are 10 minutes walk from the boxer trail.
Enormous park with miles and miles of hiking and bike routes. Bikeable from the house or short drive.
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Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadEnormous park with miles and miles of hiking and bike routes. Bikeable from the house or short drive.
Neighborhoods
drive 10minutes along the river and get to this vibrant neighborhood of Philadelphia full of restaurants, shops and events. Safest neighborhood of Philadelphia, great for day or evening visits.
Manayunk
drive 10minutes along the river and get to this vibrant neighborhood of Philadelphia full of restaurants, shops and events. Safest neighborhood of Philadelphia, great for day or evening visits.