Guidebook for Philadelphia

Mark
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

(Asian Fusion) $$; 533 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 http://www.umai-umai.com/; 12 min. walk from apartment; Claim to fame: Nice sushi choices.
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Umai Umai
533 N 22nd St
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(Asian Fusion) $$; 533 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 http://www.umai-umai.com/; 12 min. walk from apartment; Claim to fame: Nice sushi choices.
(American New) $$$; 210 W Washington Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19106; http://www.talulasgarden.com; 18 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi; Claim to fame: Ambiance; unique menu.
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Talula's Garden
210 W Washington Square
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(American New) $$$; 210 W Washington Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19106; http://www.talulasgarden.com; 18 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi; Claim to fame: Ambiance; unique menu.
(New Southern) $$; 600 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130; http://www.southrestaurant.net; 13 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi; Claim to fame: Authentic southern cuisine, excellent for jazz aficianados or the run-of-the-mill fan; an experience worth having.
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SOUTH
600 N Broad St
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(New Southern) $$; 600 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130; http://www.southrestaurant.net; 13 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi; Claim to fame: Authentic southern cuisine, excellent for jazz aficianados or the run-of-the-mill fan; an experience worth having.
(American contemporary) $$; 1804 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130; http://sabrinascafe.com/; 12 min. walk from apartment; Claim to fame: Excellent food, unique menu, diner prices, positive retro ambiance. Easily snag a booth or counter stool weeknights for dinner, good chance for same at lunch. Expect a 60-90 m wait 11A-2P weekends.
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Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster Ave
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(American contemporary) $$; 1804 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130; http://sabrinascafe.com/; 12 min. walk from apartment; Claim to fame: Excellent food, unique menu, diner prices, positive retro ambiance. Easily snag a booth or counter stool weeknights for dinner, good chance for same at lunch. Expect a 60-90 m wait 11A-2P weekends.
(Italian) $$; 1939 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130; http://www.pizzeriavetri.com; 9 min. walk from apartment; Claim to fame: Nationally known Philly chef, Marc Vetri's authentic Italian pizzas are each delicious works of art. GQ magazine named Pizzeria Vetri the U.S's BEST new pizza restaurant of 2014. Nice beer choices too.
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Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill St
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(Italian) $$; 1939 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130; http://www.pizzeriavetri.com; 9 min. walk from apartment; Claim to fame: Nationally known Philly chef, Marc Vetri's authentic Italian pizzas are each delicious works of art. GQ magazine named Pizzeria Vetri the U.S's BEST new pizza restaurant of 2014. Nice beer choices too.
(Seasonal New American) $$; 914 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123; https://heritage.life; 17 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi; Claim to fame: Unique menu updated seasonally, dynamic, rustic decor.
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Heritage
914 N 2nd St
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(Seasonal New American) $$; 914 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123; https://heritage.life; 17 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi; Claim to fame: Unique menu updated seasonally, dynamic, rustic decor.
(Mexican) $$; 1901 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 http://www.buenaondatacos.com 9 min. walk from apartment; Claim to fame: Authentic Mexican fish tacos; owned and created by nationally known chef, Jose Garces. Tasty margaritas too.
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Buena Onda
1901 Callowhill St
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(Mexican) $$; 1901 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 http://www.buenaondatacos.com 9 min. walk from apartment; Claim to fame: Authentic Mexican fish tacos; owned and created by nationally known chef, Jose Garces. Tasty margaritas too.
(Gastropub) $$; 1720 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130; http://www.barhygge.com; 17 min. walk from apartment; Claim to fame: Unique menu choices worth sharing; Scandinavian bent to some of the cuisine; excellent drink menu for those interested in branching out to try something new.
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Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount Ave
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(Gastropub) $$; 1720 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130; http://www.barhygge.com; 17 min. walk from apartment; Claim to fame: Unique menu choices worth sharing; Scandinavian bent to some of the cuisine; excellent drink menu for those interested in branching out to try something new.
(Spanish Tapas) $$$; 217 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106; http://philadelphia.amadarestaurant.com; 19 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi; Claim to fame: Owned and created by nationally recognized chef, Jose Garces. A tapas menu with food that is typically prepared to perfection or near perfection. Although fairly pricey, worth the adventure.
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Amada
217-219 Chestnut St
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(Spanish Tapas) $$$; 217 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106; http://philadelphia.amadarestaurant.com; 19 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi; Claim to fame: Owned and created by nationally recognized chef, Jose Garces. A tapas menu with food that is typically prepared to perfection or near perfection. Although fairly pricey, worth the adventure.

Essentials

An 8-minute walk out the front door of the building. Not just any Whole Foods! An adventure that not only includes its pricey, yet high quality products, but also two full pubs, a mobile cocktail cart, gourmet coffee bar, juice bar, noodle bar, Middle-Eastern food stand, Doughnut stand, and more.
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Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania Ave
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An 8-minute walk out the front door of the building. Not just any Whole Foods! An adventure that not only includes its pricey, yet high quality products, but also two full pubs, a mobile cocktail cart, gourmet coffee bar, juice bar, noodle bar, Middle-Eastern food stand, Doughnut stand, and more.
A 7-minute walk out the back door of the building. Great food, great prices, loads of choices, dynamic staff, but typically very crowded weekdays during late afternoon, all day on weekends, and believe it or else, Mondays! However, don't worry, the lines move quickly based on a system set up by the staff, which is something to behold.
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Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South Street
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A 7-minute walk out the back door of the building. Great food, great prices, loads of choices, dynamic staff, but typically very crowded weekdays during late afternoon, all day on weekends, and believe it or else, Mondays! However, don't worry, the lines move quickly based on a system set up by the staff, which is something to behold.

Sightseeing

Located 3 blocks from the apartment, you can enter the Schuylkill Banks Trail at the end of Race Street at 23rd & Race. The Schuylkill Banks is a 3-mile section of The Schuylkill River Trail, which currently begins 2-miles to the south, where you enter at Race Street and ends @ 110 miles to the north in Pottsvile, PA. The Schuylkill Banks section of the trail is frequented daily by runners, bikers, dog walkers, picnickers, humans, dogs, and many more as a great place to exercise, walk, or just relax along the east bank of The Schuylkill River, which empties in to the mighty Delaware River [which separates PA from N.J.] a few miles downstream. https://www.schuylkillbanks.org/
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슈일킬 뱅크
2501 Walnut St
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Located 3 blocks from the apartment, you can enter the Schuylkill Banks Trail at the end of Race Street at 23rd & Race. The Schuylkill Banks is a 3-mile section of The Schuylkill River Trail, which currently begins 2-miles to the south, where you enter at Race Street and ends @ 110 miles to the north in Pottsvile, PA. The Schuylkill Banks section of the trail is frequented daily by runners, bikers, dog walkers, picnickers, humans, dogs, and many more as a great place to exercise, walk, or just relax along the east bank of The Schuylkill River, which empties in to the mighty Delaware River [which separates PA from N.J.] a few miles downstream. https://www.schuylkillbanks.org/
One of the best ways to see Philadelphia in all its splendor from a wide perspective. https://phillyfromthetop.com/
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원리버티 전망대
1650 Market St
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One of the best ways to see Philadelphia in all its splendor from a wide perspective. https://phillyfromthetop.com/
A significant portion of the modern day Gay Rights Movement was organized and mobilized right here in Philadelphia. Since that time, the neighborhood where LGBTQ people originally lived in order to find refuge from homophobic discrimination and prejudice, has evolved into a vibrant area of the city, affectionately known as "The Gayborhood." It's a great place where all visitors and residents go to enjoy great restaurants, bars, shops and much more. Learn more at https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-was-first-city-have-gayborhood/amp/ and https://www.visitphilly.com/lgbt/.
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Gayborhood
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A significant portion of the modern day Gay Rights Movement was organized and mobilized right here in Philadelphia. Since that time, the neighborhood where LGBTQ people originally lived in order to find refuge from homophobic discrimination and prejudice, has evolved into a vibrant area of the city, affectionately known as "The Gayborhood." It's a great place where all visitors and residents go to enjoy great restaurants, bars, shops and much more. Learn more at https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-was-first-city-have-gayborhood/amp/ and https://www.visitphilly.com/lgbt/.
Like many cities around the world, Philly's must-visit market is the historic Reading Terminal Market. With an abundance of food and other products to choose from, you could easily spend an entire day enjoying all it has to offer. As a Philly resident, I regularly purchase many of my food products there for their quality, and excellent prices. Be sure to patronize one (or more) of the diverse choices of cuisines that are available among the many restaurants/food stands as well. Although it’s @ a 15-minute walk from the apartment, you may end up having a lot to take with you upon leaving, so be prepared to take Lyft, Uber, or taxi for the ride home. https://readingterminalmarket.org/
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리딩터미널시장
1136 N 12th St
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Like many cities around the world, Philly's must-visit market is the historic Reading Terminal Market. With an abundance of food and other products to choose from, you could easily spend an entire day enjoying all it has to offer. As a Philly resident, I regularly purchase many of my food products there for their quality, and excellent prices. Be sure to patronize one (or more) of the diverse choices of cuisines that are available among the many restaurants/food stands as well. Although it’s @ a 15-minute walk from the apartment, you may end up having a lot to take with you upon leaving, so be prepared to take Lyft, Uber, or taxi for the ride home. https://readingterminalmarket.org/
Known as both Logan Circle and Logan Square, Logan Circle is the focal point of the Logan Square neighborhood, in which the apartment is located. It’s @ a 5-7 minute walk from the apartment and a must-see during your visit, any season of the year. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Circle_(Philadelphia)
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로건 스퀘어
200 N 19th St
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Known as both Logan Circle and Logan Square, Logan Circle is the focal point of the Logan Square neighborhood, in which the apartment is located. It’s @ a 5-7 minute walk from the apartment and a must-see during your visit, any season of the year. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Circle_(Philadelphia)

Parks & Nature

The Wissahickon Valley Trail is @ 15 minute drive [Uber, Lyft, or taxi ride] from the apartment, located in the Northwest section of the city. It includes over 50 miles of rugged trails, which are great for hikers, off-road bikers, and equestrians. You'll feel as if you're nowhere near The United State's 5th largest city, let alone smack-dab in the middle of it when you're there. https://www.fow.org/visit-the-park/the-wissahickon-gorge/
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위사히콘밸리파크
Valley Green Road
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The Wissahickon Valley Trail is @ 15 minute drive [Uber, Lyft, or taxi ride] from the apartment, located in the Northwest section of the city. It includes over 50 miles of rugged trails, which are great for hikers, off-road bikers, and equestrians. You'll feel as if you're nowhere near The United State's 5th largest city, let alone smack-dab in the middle of it when you're there. https://www.fow.org/visit-the-park/the-wissahickon-gorge/
Forbidden Drive is @ 15 minute drive [Uber, Lyft, taxi ride] from the apartment and located in the Northwest section of the city. Originally designed as a site seeing destination for drivers in the early 20th century, it is now open to walkers and hikers interested in a quiet, scenic stroll along 5 miles of the Wissahickon Creek, located in the wooded Wissahickon Valley section of Fairmount Park. You can also enjoy a great meal at The Valley Green Restaurant, located along Forbidden Drive. If you're interested in a more challenging hike, check out "Wissahickon Valley Trail," also included in my Guidebook. https://www.fow.org/pennsylvania-names-philadelphias-forbidden-drive-2018-trail-year/
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Forbidden Drive
Forbidden Drive
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Forbidden Drive is @ 15 minute drive [Uber, Lyft, taxi ride] from the apartment and located in the Northwest section of the city. Originally designed as a site seeing destination for drivers in the early 20th century, it is now open to walkers and hikers interested in a quiet, scenic stroll along 5 miles of the Wissahickon Creek, located in the wooded Wissahickon Valley section of Fairmount Park. You can also enjoy a great meal at The Valley Green Restaurant, located along Forbidden Drive. If you're interested in a more challenging hike, check out "Wissahickon Valley Trail," also included in my Guidebook. https://www.fow.org/pennsylvania-names-philadelphias-forbidden-drive-2018-trail-year/

Arts & Culture

http://muttermuseum.org/
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First Food Market
116 S 21st St
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http://muttermuseum.org/
https://www.barnesfoundation.org/
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반즈 재단 미술관
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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https://www.barnesfoundation.org/
https://www.philamuseum.org/
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필라델피아 미술관
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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https://www.philamuseum.org/
https://constitutioncenter.org/
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국민헌법센터
525 Arch St
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https://constitutioncenter.org/

Entertainment & Activities

"Major" musical concerts and "Major sporting events that include The Flyers [NHL Hockey] and The Sixers {NBA Basketball] are held at The Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. https://www.wellsfargocenterphilly.com
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웰스파고 센터
3601 S Broad St
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"Major" musical concerts and "Major sporting events that include The Flyers [NHL Hockey] and The Sixers {NBA Basketball] are held at The Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. https://www.wellsfargocenterphilly.com
All home Phillies [MLB Baseball] games are held at Citizen's Bank Park in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark
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시티즌스뱅크파크
1 Citizens Bank Way
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All home Phillies [MLB Baseball] games are held at Citizen's Bank Park in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark
All home Eagles [NFL Football] games are held at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. http://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com
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링컨 파이낸셜 필드
One Lincoln Financial Field Way
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All home Eagles [NFL Football] games are held at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. http://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com
The Kimmel Center for The Performing Arts venues include The Kimmel Center, The Academy, and The Merriam Theatre. This is where The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philadelphia Ballet, The Opera, major plays and other related performing arts event take place. They are all located in the same vicinity and are a 5-8 minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. @ 20-25 minute walk. I do not recommend driving because street parking is usually difficult to find and garage parking, while plentiful in the area, is costly [@$18-30]. https://www.kimmelcenter.org
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Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad St
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The Kimmel Center for The Performing Arts venues include The Kimmel Center, The Academy, and The Merriam Theatre. This is where The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philadelphia Ballet, The Opera, major plays and other related performing arts event take place. They are all located in the same vicinity and are a 5-8 minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. @ 20-25 minute walk. I do not recommend driving because street parking is usually difficult to find and garage parking, while plentiful in the area, is costly [@$18-30]. https://www.kimmelcenter.org
There are 3 Landmark Theatres in Philadelphia, which are each great places to see, primarily, independent films. However, they also do show non-independent films. They include The Ritz at the Bourse, The Ritz 5, and The Ritz East. Each is located in the Old City section of the city, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking can be difficult to find, however, there is a parking garage located next to The Ritz at The Bourse on 4th Street between Ranstead & Chestnut Streets [$10-$22].
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Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut St
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There are 3 Landmark Theatres in Philadelphia, which are each great places to see, primarily, independent films. However, they also do show non-independent films. They include The Ritz at the Bourse, The Ritz 5, and The Ritz East. Each is located in the Old City section of the city, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking can be difficult to find, however, there is a parking garage located next to The Ritz at The Bourse on 4th Street between Ranstead & Chestnut Streets [$10-$22].
The Roxy Theatre shows both independent and non-independent films and is @ 15 minutes walking distance from the apartment or @ a 5-minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking is very difficult to find. http://filmadelphia.org
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PFS Roxy Theater
2023 Sansom St
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The Roxy Theatre shows both independent and non-independent films and is @ 15 minutes walking distance from the apartment or @ a 5-minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking is very difficult to find. http://filmadelphia.org
The Philly Improv Theater [PHIT] is a great place to see improvisational comedy of all kinds and tickets are both inexpensive and usually available. @ 15 minutes walking distance from the apartment or @ a 5-minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking is very difficult to find. https://phillyimprovtheater.com
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Philly Improv Theater
62 Sansom St
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The Philly Improv Theater [PHIT] is a great place to see improvisational comedy of all kinds and tickets are both inexpensive and usually available. @ 15 minutes walking distance from the apartment or @ a 5-minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking is very difficult to find. https://phillyimprovtheater.com

Getting Around

Access to the Market-Frankford & Broad Street Subway Lines, Trolley, and Regional Rail are best acquired by walking to Suburban Station located on 16th & JFK Blvd., which is @ 10-minute walk from the apartment building. For details regarding each, see the following: http://www.septa.org/stations/rail/suburban.html.
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Suburban Train Station
16th St. & JFK Blvd.
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Access to the Market-Frankford & Broad Street Subway Lines, Trolley, and Regional Rail are best acquired by walking to Suburban Station located on 16th & JFK Blvd., which is @ 10-minute walk from the apartment building. For details regarding each, see the following: http://www.septa.org/stations/rail/suburban.html.