Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Fare
2028 Fairmount AveGreat to sit outside by outdoor wood burning fireplace with drinks
Great breakfast and lunches. Ryan and Stephanoe started the place over 8 years ago. They added Ry Brew on Girard for craft beers too.
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Rybread
1711 Fairmount AveGreat breakfast and lunches. Ryan and Stephanoe started the place over 8 years ago. They added Ry Brew on Girard for craft beers too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for Sports Games. Can be loud and crowded if you like that kind of thing. Yummy Tater Tots and Grilled Cheese.
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Urban Saloon
2120 Fairmount AveGreat for Sports Games. Can be loud and crowded if you like that kind of thing. Yummy Tater Tots and Grilled Cheese.
Sightseeing
Walk two blocks away and there you are at the Infamous Eastern State Pen. The 1st in the nation and on the Historic registry list. If you let me know early enough I may be able to score you 2 free tickets:)
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I-Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveWalk two blocks away and there you are at the Infamous Eastern State Pen. The 1st in the nation and on the Historic registry list. If you let me know early enough I may be able to score you 2 free tickets:)
A MUST if you visit Philadelphia. It is humbling to be in the presence of the infancy of our country and what was at stake.
Visit the Liberty Bell and the Constitution Center across the street. You can even have brunch with Ben Franklin. Oh and the Betsy Ross house is a few minute walk away.
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I-Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StA MUST if you visit Philadelphia. It is humbling to be in the presence of the infancy of our country and what was at stake.
Visit the Liberty Bell and the Constitution Center across the street. You can even have brunch with Ben Franklin. Oh and the Betsy Ross house is a few minute walk away.
A must in Fairmount. Run up the iconic steps where Rocky stars. Take a picture with the famous statue. Don't miss the Art Museum itself. A breathtaking Gem of of true Iconic Artistry.
Weekly events include wine and appetizers with live Jazz.
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Fairmount
A must in Fairmount. Run up the iconic steps where Rocky stars. Take a picture with the famous statue. Don't miss the Art Museum itself. A breathtaking Gem of of true Iconic Artistry.
Weekly events include wine and appetizers with live Jazz.
Parks & Nature
I bring my 2 dogs t o the Trails every Sunday for the past 9 years. The hiking is great and good exercise. Dogs love to go off leash and go swimming at "Dog Beach" . Mountain bikers, hikers, kids, families are all there. Amazing colors in the fall.
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Wissahickon Bike Trail
Wissahickon Bike TrailI bring my 2 dogs t o the Trails every Sunday for the past 9 years. The hiking is great and good exercise. Dogs love to go off leash and go swimming at "Dog Beach" . Mountain bikers, hikers, kids, families are all there. Amazing colors in the fall.
Essentials
Its about 5 blocks down hill to walk there. Can take the bus back for $2.25. Has parking in case you drive and if you have an electric car you can charge while shopping. Also have 3 restaurants and a bar on premises.
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Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveIts about 5 blocks down hill to walk there. Can take the bus back for $2.25. Has parking in case you drive and if you have an electric car you can charge while shopping. Also have 3 restaurants and a bar on premises.
If you are not a Whole Foods foodie...
Then go another 10 blocks to Trader Joes on Market Street. They have parking but always a line into lot. Never go on a Sunday. Line can wrap inside store 2-3 times.
Quality food and produce and great prices. Worth a go.
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Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetIf you are not a Whole Foods foodie...
Then go another 10 blocks to Trader Joes on Market Street. They have parking but always a line into lot. Never go on a Sunday. Line can wrap inside store 2-3 times.
Quality food and produce and great prices. Worth a go.
Entertainment & Activities
Helium Comedy Club
2031 Sansom StCheck local listings for guests and dates.
Getting Around
There are Indigo "Bike Sharing" tracks all over the city. Ones closest to the house are on Farimount and 23rd and 20th streets. $4.00 each half an hour.
Indego Bike Sharing Station: 33rd and Market
There are Indigo "Bike Sharing" tracks all over the city. Ones closest to the house are on Farimount and 23rd and 20th streets. $4.00 each half an hour.
Local Business to support. Great service and Shelly the owner will likely top be there. Tell her Danielle sent you:)
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Fairmount Bicycles
2015 Fairmount AveLocal Business to support. Great service and Shelly the owner will likely top be there. Tell her Danielle sent you:)