Guidebook for Philadelphia
Sightseeing
Artsy, Alternative, Urban Experience with Small Town Charm, these are the adjectives to describe Manayunk, but it’s really just a collection of storefronts, breweries and fun-to-explore main street high above the river. Worth a trip if you’re tired of Philly center.
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Manayunk
Artsy, Alternative, Urban Experience with Small Town Charm, these are the adjectives to describe Manayunk, but it’s really just a collection of storefronts, breweries and fun-to-explore main street high above the river. Worth a trip if you’re tired of Philly center.
Parks & Nature
This playground is especially great for those with young kids. It’s just a large playground where families and pets tend to congregate.
McDevitt Recreation Center
3531 Scotts LnThis playground is especially great for those with young kids. It’s just a large playground where families and pets tend to congregate.
The most popular is hiking the trail (Forbidden Drive) that runs along the Wissahickon Creek for miles and miles (you’ll never do the entire trail). Dog friendly and a great way to spend a day if you’re looking for a urban retreat. There are secret (not so secret) swimming holes here like Devil’s Pool.
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Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadThe most popular is hiking the trail (Forbidden Drive) that runs along the Wissahickon Creek for miles and miles (you’ll never do the entire trail). Dog friendly and a great way to spend a day if you’re looking for a urban retreat. There are secret (not so secret) swimming holes here like Devil’s Pool.
8 mile long trail running along the Schyukill River. Great place to jog, bike or just stroll.
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Fairmount Park
Reservoir Drive8 mile long trail running along the Schyukill River. Great place to jog, bike or just stroll.
Arts & Culture
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside AveMake sure you check out the overlook behind the art museum. Great view of the river and "waterfall" of the old water station.
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Perelman Building
2525 Pennsylvania AveMake sure you check out the overlook behind the art museum. Great view of the river and "waterfall" of the old water station.
Food Scene
Manayunk Brewing
4120 Main StMicro Brewery and local scene
Great Breakfast place since it's one block over from the apartment
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Epicure Cafe at East Falls
3401 Conrad StreetGreat Breakfast place since it's one block over from the apartment
Getting Around
East Falls Station
3610 Midvale AveTrain to center city or Manayunk
Essentials
Typical grocery store, fully stocked with essentials
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ShopRite of Fox Street
3400 Fox StTypical grocery store, fully stocked with essentials