Philadelphia/Northeast
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Northeast Philadelpia is a more residential area of the city, although it is home to burgeoning Russian, Brazillian, and Indian communities and restaurants. Northeast Philly is home to Franklin Mills Mall, claimed to be the most visited attraction in Pennsylvania.
[edit] Understand
[edit] Get in
[edit] By train
The Northeast is the last few stops on the Eastbound Market-Frankford El. Septa's R7 train has a few stops in the Northeast as well.
[edit] By car
Easily accessible via I-95 (Exit's 27 though 35,) Route 1, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Neshaminy exit). This is also a good part of the city to have a car, since distances are greater, and on-street parking in greater supply.
[edit] By plane
Philadelphia Northeast Airport (PNE) [1] is Pennsylvania's sixth busiest airport, providing U.S. Customs, Immigrations and United States Department of Agriculture services to corporate international travel—more casual visitors can arrive this way only if they are lucky enough to have their own aircraft! The Airport averages 215-based aircraft,dominated by single engine aircraft, plus twins, jets, turboprops and helicopters.
[edit] By bus
[edit] By boat
There are a few boat ramps along the Delaware river. The gates are often closed at 10:30 by police, check online for times.
Linden Ave
[edit][add listing] See
- Franklin Mills Mall
[edit][add listing] Do
- The Devon Theater for the Performing Arts, [2]. Formerly an old, tiny movie theater closed down about a decade ago, the Devon has recently been renovated and now shows plays, concerts, comedians, and more.
- Wissinoming Park, [3]. Frankford and Cheltenham Ave
The Franklin Mills Mall and the Neshaminy Mall both have a AMC move theatre.
Pennypack Park, 2.5 miles of scenic beauty. Complete with bike, horse, and hiking trails, this is a must see on a nice day. The best entrance is at Frankford & Ashburner, at the King's Highway Bridge. Around during the summer months? The Friends of Pennypack Park host a summer concert series every Wednesday featuring local favorites. Park at the entrance at Welsh and Cresco and follow the crowd.
The Delaware Riverfront at Linden Ave has a great park for picnics, along with the popular boat ramp.
- Flyers Skate Zone [4], Comly Road. Here in the two rink facility they have public hockey, birthday parties, public skating, and hockey leagues. Besides two rinks there also is a pro-shop, snack bar, and an arcade.
Bowling is always a good time! If you are looking for an old school family bowling alley then thunderbird lanes is the place for you! Located on Holme Ave they have cosmo, karaoke bowling every friday night from 12:30- 3:30 am as well as discount bowling throughout the week! Go to http://phillybowl.2gobowl.com/?page=Northeast_Philadelphia for more information. If you were looking for more then the average bowling alley then you would be interested in Brunswick Zone which is located on Street Road in Feasterville. Only minutes away from the Franklin Mills Mall, it has bowling, an arcade, laser tag, pool tables, bar and lounge, and food! The Brunswick Zone is always a good time! Go to http://www.bowlbrunswick.com/ for more information.
"Casino" Lucky for you, the Philelphia Race Track has recently just opened its first Casino. Located on Street Road in Bensalem, only seconds away from the Far Northeast is the Philadelphia Casino. WIth gambling, drinking, horse racing, and more there is never a dull momement! Go to http://www.philadelphiapark.com/ to check it out!
[edit][add listing] Buy
If you are a shopper then you have picked the right place to shop! In the Far Northeast is the Franklin Mills Mall which is a huge outlet mall. Located on Knights Road, Franklin Mills Mall is home to over 200 stores, X-games skate park, restaurants, and movie theatre. There also two other malls in Bucks County about ten to twenty minutes away—the Neshaminy Mall and Oxford Valley Mall.
- Mayfair Shopping Center, Frankford Ave between Levick and Hellerman.
Frankford Ave and Torresdale Ave are the two main shopping streets in lower Northeast Philly.
[edit][add listing] Eat
Now Philadelphia was not named one on the fattest cities in the country for no reason! In Philadelphia there is always a place to eat and go to to have a good time! The Northeast has lots to choose from! From Dave and Busters, Nifty Fiftys, Texas Roadhouse and Chickees and Petes you will never leave the Far Northeast Hungry. Do not forget to grab a Philadelphia Soft Pretzel, Rita's Water Ice, and Cheese Steak as well as stopping by a Wa-Wa and grabbing a Tastykake.
- Benny the Bum's, 991 Bustleton Ave (in Northeast Philadelphia), ☎ +1 215 673-3000, [5]. "THE" seafood capitol of the Northeast. The atmosphere is casual, upbeat, and definitely fun, decorated with antiques, period signage, and collectible memorabilia. A real crabhouse. edit
- Chink's Steaks, [6]. The ultimate cheesesteak since 1949. A great (to some, superior) alternative to Pat's or Geno's. 6030 Torresdale Ave.
- Johnnie's Italian Restaurant, 4201 Comly St.
- Twistee Treat, 6900 Frankford Ave. A little building shaped like an ice cream cone.
[edit][add listing] Drink
The normal bar in Northeast Philadelphia are corner pubs, holding about 100 people. The area around Cottman and Frankford Ave. have a large selection of bar's to choose from, with reasonable beer specials (just ask the bartender). Few have a cover charge of $3 to $5 if a band is playing, don't be embarrased to turn it down and go to a different place.
- The Grey Lodge, [7]. Ranked as one of the top 50 bars (for their selection of beer) in the US by Beer Advocate. 6235 Frankford Ave.
- Chickie's and Pete's, [8]. Nationally recognized as one of the top sports bar's in America. The Roosevelt Blvd. location is larger than the Frankford Ave.
- Pat's Shamrock Sports Grill [9] is located at Cottman and Frankford in the heart of a Irish section called Mayfair and is always a good stop for a good bite to eat or some live entertainment.
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[edit] Contact
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