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East Falls, Philadelphia is a neighborhood that is quickly becoming one of the hot places to live and visit. It is located on a hillside overlooking the Schuylkill River, with restaurants and businesses generally along Ridge Ave at the bottom of the hill and rowhomes/condos/apartments as you go up the hill.
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East Falls is within walking distance of Manayunk and is well served by public transit.
- The neighborhood has fantastic walking/biking access to Center City, as it is located right on the Kelly Drive/Schuylkill River path.
- East Falls Glassworks, 3510 Scotts Lane, [1]. Watch live glassblowing demonstrations, check out locally-made glass art or take a glassblowing class.
There are several good restaurants and pubs that have recently opened along Ridge Ave.
- The Pour House, 4213 Ridge Ave, [2]. Two floors of TV, beers, and martinis. Pub food and daily specials.
- Buckets Bar and Grill, 3749 Midvale Ave. Tu-Su 11AM-1AM.
- Bill Murphy's Irish Saloon, 3333 Conrad St. and Indian Queen Ln, [3]. A legendary bar located in the heart of East Falls.
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