Guidebook for spots in Northwest Philly (and a few beyond...!)
Parks & Nature
A wonderful place to walk or hike, just a few minutes' drive from our house. The large path is nearly flat, with more strenuous trails along the sides. Follow the creek for a peaceful, beautiful stroll.
We have mini-maps! Just ask.
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Parco di Wissahickon Valley
Valley Green RoadA wonderful place to walk or hike, just a few minutes' drive from our house. The large path is nearly flat, with more strenuous trails along the sides. Follow the creek for a peaceful, beautiful stroll.
We have mini-maps! Just ask.
Enjoy walking trails through beautiful flower gardens and natural habitats. The Tree House is very cool for kids of all ages!
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern AveEnjoy walking trails through beautiful flower gardens and natural habitats. The Tree House is very cool for kids of all ages!
Arts & Culture
Small and do-able in an hour or two -- Philadelphia artists highlighted. Thought-provoking changing exhibits. Beautiful grounds for a picnic.
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Museo d'arte Woodmere
9201 Germantown AveSmall and do-able in an hour or two -- Philadelphia artists highlighted. Thought-provoking changing exhibits. Beautiful grounds for a picnic.
Essentials
Local cooperative is volunteer driven and offers fresh, local foods of all kinds.
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Weavers Way Co-op
559 Carpenter LnLocal cooperative is volunteer driven and offers fresh, local foods of all kinds.
ACME Markets
7010 Germantown AveFriendly staff, great selection.
A 3 minute walk up the hill and to the right. Lots of organics and fun snacks.
Grocery Outlet bargain market
A 3 minute walk up the hill and to the right. Lots of organics and fun snacks.
Getting Around
The train runs west to the top of Chestnut Hill, and east to Center City ($6-9 per way or Independence Pass for daylong travel ) We are closest to the Carpenter stop.
Chestnut Hill West station
WestThe train runs west to the top of Chestnut Hill, and east to Center City ($6-9 per way or Independence Pass for daylong travel ) We are closest to the Carpenter stop.
Food scene
Delicious, authentic Italian -- great for a special celebration
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Trattoria Moma
7131 Germantown AveDelicious, authentic Italian -- great for a special celebration
Inexpensive, delicious mediterranean fare. Platters are a great way to go. George is awesome -- a true neighborhood builder.
a ten-minute walk from our house.
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Malelani Cafe
6734 Germantown AveInexpensive, delicious mediterranean fare. Platters are a great way to go. George is awesome -- a true neighborhood builder.
a ten-minute walk from our house.
Zsa's Ice Cream
6616 Germantown AvenueGourmet ice cream in fabulous flavors—a 3 minute walk!
Our friend Chris makes a perfect cappuccino and the pastries are to die for!
A five minute drive or 15 minute walk.
Mt Airy Coffee Company
Our friend Chris makes a perfect cappuccino and the pastries are to die for!
A five minute drive or 15 minute walk.
Töska Restaurant & Brewery
Great wood fired pizza and delicious craft beers. Vegan options, too!
McMenamin's Tavern
7170 Germantown AveBest burgers in town!
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Muoversi in zona
SEPTA #23 bus
Catch the bus at the top of our hill (1/2 block) -- takes you west to Chestnut Hill shopping and restaurants, or east all the way into Center City. A true sociological experience, as you pass through multiple neighborhoods of Philly.
Muoversi in zona
Philly has an extensive bus/train/trolley system: SEPTA
From our house, 23 bus or chestnut Hill West train line