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Neighborhood of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Northeast Philadelphia is a more residential area of the city, although it is home to burgeoning Russian, Brazilian, and Indian communities and restaurants. Northeast Philly is home to Philadelphia Mills Mall (formerly Franklin Mills Mall), claimed to be the most visited attraction in Pennsylvania.
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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 12:30-3:30AM as well as discount bowling throughout the week!
Burholme Park is a public park that provides playing fields for sport organizations. The property is home to three baseball diamonds, a football field, and three soccer fields. Burholme also contains a playground and is very popular for sledding because of its large and distinct hill. The park is next to Jeanes Hospital, a mini-golf, and a driving range facility.
Large city park with 2.5 miles of scenic beauty along Pennypack Creek. This park includes creeks, waterfalls, biking trails, dog walking trails, and home to the Pennypack Park Music Festival. 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. In 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.
A great park for picnics, along with a popular boat ramp.
Frankford and Cheltenham Ave
The seafood capital of the Northeast. The atmosphere is casual, upbeat, and definitely fun, decorated with antiques, period signage, and collectible memorabilia. A real crabhouse.
A neighborhood tavern most well-known for its legendary roast beef sandwiches, Nick's Roast Beef has undergone its fair share of development since its humble beginnings in 1969. Lawndale locals flock to this friendly neighborhood pub and restaurant located on Cottman Avenue. A welcoming and friendly atmosphere combined with great food and fun makes Nick's Roast Beef a fine location to wine and dine.
A contender with the many other infamous cheese steak houses in Philadelphia, Steve's Steaks is a wholesome neighborhood cheese steak spot in Lawndale owned and operated by native Steve Iliescu and his family. In 1992, 1998, 2005, and 2007, Steve's was voted "Best Cheesesteak" by Philadelphia Magazine. On November 27, 1998, the Philadelphia Eagles decided to make the world’s largest cheese steak for the Guinness Book of World Records. The steak itself was 365 feet long and was made by 22 local cheese steak restaurants, all competing to be the best of the biggest. Ultimately, Steve's was crowned the winner.
With both and indoor dining area as well as a heated outdoor patio, this restaurant serves common Uzbekistani dishes (of course the country's national dish of plov is included) and regularly hosts events where you can witness and participate the Northeast's eastern European migrants' festivities.
Nationally recognized as one of the top sports bars in America. The Roosevelt Blvd location is larger than the Frankford Ave.
Has smoking rooms. Across the street from a Walmart and other strip mall stores.
formerly Franklin Mills
If you are a shopper, then you have picked the right place to shop! In the Far Northeast is the Philadelphia Mills Mall, which is a huge outlet mall. Located on Knights Road, Philadelphia Mills Mall is home to over 200 stores, X-games skate park, restaurants, and movie theater. It is easily accessible via exit 35 on I-95.
Artifax is a producer and distributor of fine tobacco and accessories, conveniently located just around the corner from Steve's: Prince of Steaks. Although small, Artifax carries most any type of tobacco product or accessory, from plain old cigarette tobacco to intricate and extravagant glass pipes.
A strip mall that includes a multitude of outlets. Stores include Macy's, Verizon (residential and wireless communications), T-Mobile, Hot Topic, J&J Tattoos, Shogun III Hibachi Restaurant, CVS, GNC, Foot Locker, Toys"R"Us, Modell's Sporting Goods, Wings 2 Go, Hallmark, Salerno Pizzeria, Mandee, and Wine & Spirits.
By car
Easily accessible via I-95 (exits 27 though 35), Route 1/Roosevelt Boulevard, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (exit 351).
By plane
By bus
An abundance of SEPTA buses serve the Northeast.
By boat
There are a few boat ramps along the Delaware River. The gates are often closed at 10:30PM by police; check online for times.
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