Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Fantastic, friendly coffee shop 2 blocks from the cottage. Pastries made on site, plus crepes and now savory treats too.
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High Point Cafe
602 Carpenter LnFantastic, friendly coffee shop 2 blocks from the cottage. Pastries made on site, plus crepes and now savory treats too.
Killer beer selection - much of it brewed on site - and imaginative flat breads and pizzas. Very reasonable, with a great vibe. Plenty of parking nearby and just a five minute drive from the cottage.
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Earth Bread + Brewery
7136 Germantown AveKiller beer selection - much of it brewed on site - and imaginative flat breads and pizzas. Very reasonable, with a great vibe. Plenty of parking nearby and just a five minute drive from the cottage.
This was an local hang out back in the day that closed in the 80's, however, it was just recently renovated and reopened with great food and drinks. An easy, local hang out.
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Goat Hollow
300 W Mt Pleasant AveThis was an local hang out back in the day that closed in the 80's, however, it was just recently renovated and reopened with great food and drinks. An easy, local hang out.
Essentials
Anchor of the Mt. Airy community, Weavers Way is a true (community owned) cooperative grocery with a focus on all natural foods.
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Weavers Way Co-op
559 Carpenter LnAnchor of the Mt. Airy community, Weavers Way is a true (community owned) cooperative grocery with a focus on all natural foods.
Everything Else
SEPTA Regional Rail (the Chesnut Hill WEST / R8 Line) is just a few blocks from the house. It's 20 minutes to downtown Philly, perfect for conventions and sightseeing.
West Upsal Street
West Upsal StreetSEPTA Regional Rail (the Chesnut Hill WEST / R8 Line) is just a few blocks from the house. It's 20 minutes to downtown Philly, perfect for conventions and sightseeing.
Wonderful, small town feel on Germantown Avenue - shops, coffee, restaurants, library. Not even 10 minutes by car, through suburban streets, from the cottage.
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Chestnut Hill
Wonderful, small town feel on Germantown Avenue - shops, coffee, restaurants, library. Not even 10 minutes by car, through suburban streets, from the cottage.
A short, beautiful walk from the cottage is the entrance to the Wissahickon gorge, part of Fairmount Park. You'll quickly find hiking trails, great mountain biking, and a wonderful, wide, path.
Kitchens Lane
Kitchens LaneA short, beautiful walk from the cottage is the entrance to the Wissahickon gorge, part of Fairmount Park. You'll quickly find hiking trails, great mountain biking, and a wonderful, wide, path.
Another short walk through beautiful streets gets you to a wonderful playground and playing fields. Tennis courts are available (free to the public) and there are frequent events at the Art Center.
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Allens Lane Art Center
601 W Allens LnAnother short walk through beautiful streets gets you to a wonderful playground and playing fields. Tennis courts are available (free to the public) and there are frequent events at the Art Center.
Shopping
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter LnHow wonderful: an independent bookstore steps from the cottage.
Drinks & Nightlife
Diverse, rowdy, friendly neighborhood bar. Great bar food, too. Outdoor seating in the summer.
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McMenamin's Tavern
7170 Germantown AveDiverse, rowdy, friendly neighborhood bar. Great bar food, too. Outdoor seating in the summer.