Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Convivial atmosphere, great crepes, salads, locally brewed coffee, and pastries baked in the café! Around the corner from us, a five-minute walk.
67 locals recommend
High Point Cafe
602 Carpenter LnConvivial atmosphere, great crepes, salads, locally brewed coffee, and pastries baked in the café! Around the corner from us, a five-minute walk.
Family- and date-friendly, delicious flatbread pizzas and good beer selection.
54 locals recommend
Earth Bread + Brewery
7136 Germantown AveFamily- and date-friendly, delicious flatbread pizzas and good beer selection.
Essentials
Organic produce, prepared foods, large bulk/snack selection, "Across the Way" has nice cosmetics, toiletries, etc.; fun vibe, a real neighborhood place to see everyone you know.
56 locals recommend
Weavers Way Co-op
559 Carpenter LnOrganic produce, prepared foods, large bulk/snack selection, "Across the Way" has nice cosmetics, toiletries, etc.; fun vibe, a real neighborhood place to see everyone you know.
A decent, inexpensive chain if you want the basics. The closest supermarket to us.
33 locals recommend
ACME Markets
7010 Germantown AveA decent, inexpensive chain if you want the basics. The closest supermarket to us.
FitLife is close by and offers one day, $20 passes for travelers and guests. It's a well-equipped, pleasant place, and has a pool as well. You'll definitely be in a Mt. Airy center of activity, and keep fit on the road!
6 locals recommend
FitLife Fitness, Aquatics and Physical Therapy
7140 Germantown AveFitLife is close by and offers one day, $20 passes for travelers and guests. It's a well-equipped, pleasant place, and has a pool as well. You'll definitely be in a Mt. Airy center of activity, and keep fit on the road!
Sightseeing
Beautiful walks and scenery, great for jogging or hiking.
209 locals recommend
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadBeautiful walks and scenery, great for jogging or hiking.
Lovely gardens in all seasons; great for walking and relaxation.
65 locals recommend
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern AveLovely gardens in all seasons; great for walking and relaxation.
A massive, fortress-like structure in the heart of the Fairmount District, Eastern State gives a window into US history in a way no other site in Philly does. This first "modern" prison --- by 19th c. standards!--- closed its doors to inmates in 1971, but now offers tours that include history of incarceration, inmates' art, and Al Capone's cell. Around Halloween, a scary (not-for-little-kids!) haunted house tour is staffed by professional actors.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveA massive, fortress-like structure in the heart of the Fairmount District, Eastern State gives a window into US history in a way no other site in Philly does. This first "modern" prison --- by 19th c. standards!--- closed its doors to inmates in 1971, but now offers tours that include history of incarceration, inmates' art, and Al Capone's cell. Around Halloween, a scary (not-for-little-kids!) haunted house tour is staffed by professional actors.
Getting Around
Closest stop on the SEPTA Regional Rail Line ("Chestnut Hill West" Line). Three, longish blocks from our house: definitely walkable. Links to Center City and 30th St. Station, as well as Chestnut Hill.
8 locals recommend
Upsal station
6505 Greene StClosest stop on the SEPTA Regional Rail Line ("Chestnut Hill West" Line). Three, longish blocks from our house: definitely walkable. Links to Center City and 30th St. Station, as well as Chestnut Hill.
Shopping
Local bookstore with carefully chosen selection, including local authors, children's, fiction, non-fiction, and all genres. Same block as the Coop!
12 locals recommend
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter LnLocal bookstore with carefully chosen selection, including local authors, children's, fiction, non-fiction, and all genres. Same block as the Coop!
Drinks & Nightlife
McMenamin's Tavern
7170 Germantown AveBasic neighborhood bar and grill, friendly, lively.
Everything Else
More than "food scene", a great place for meals, drinks, window-shopping, funky shops, entertainment. Also, walk or bike along the canal, or rent canoes or kayaks in the summer! Bike path heads out to Valley Forge.
82 locals recommend
Manayunk
More than "food scene", a great place for meals, drinks, window-shopping, funky shops, entertainment. Also, walk or bike along the canal, or rent canoes or kayaks in the summer! Bike path heads out to Valley Forge.