Philadelphia/Far Northeast Philadelphia

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Far Northeast Philadelphia is an area located in Philadelphia.

The Far Northeast Philadelphia is a large section of Philadelphia, the fifth largest city in the United States and second largest city on the East Cost. The benefits on living in the far northeast is that you have the best of both worlds, you are right between the heart of the city and only minutes away from the surrounding suburbs such as Bucks County. The following neighborhoods are what make up the Far Northeast;

Academy Gardens, Ashton-Woodenbridge, Bustleton, Byberry, Crestmont Farms, Holme Circle, Millbrook, Modena Park, Morrell Park, Normandy, Parkwood, Pennypack, Somerton, Torresdale, Upper Holmesburg, Winchester Park.

[edit] Get in

How to get to the Far Northeast part of Philadelphia? Easy! From the Philadelphia International Airport take I-95 North to the Acadamy Road Exit (Exit 32). If you are one of the lucky ones who has your own jet you can even fly right into the Northeast Philadelphia Airport which is located on Academy Road. If you do not have a car you can easily take a train from the airport or bus, or you can rent a car from enterprise! For more information on train schedules go to http://www.septa.com . For information on renting a car from enterprise, go to www.enterprise.com.

[edit] Get around

Getting around the Far Northeast is fairly simple. The easiest way would be by car, however if you do not have a car then SEPTA would be your best bet, You can easily catch a bus on almost any corner and get to one place to the next. For Septa Bus Schedules and Routes please check out http://www.septa.com .

[edit] See and Do

If you want to see the historical part, museums and such then all you need to do is hop onto I-95 South and go center city. However here in the Northeast there are a lot of fun things to do!

"Shopping"

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, restuarants, and movie theatre. For more information about the Franklin Mills Mall go to http://www.gophila.com/C/Things_to_Do/211/Shopping/244/Popular_Places/409/U/Franklin_Mills_Mall/1169.html . There also two other malls located in Bucks County and are only ten to twenty minutes away! They are the Neshaminy Mall and Oxford Valley Mall.

"Bowling, Movies, and Ice Skating"

We have it all in the Far Northeast! There is a big ice skating rink called the Flyers Skate Zone located on Comly Ave. 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. Come check them out at http://northeast.flyersskatezone.com/ .

The Franklin Mills Mall and the Neshaminy Mall both have a AMC move theatre. Go to http://www.movies.com to see local listings and times!

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/l 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!

"Scenic"

Northeast Philadelphia is home to 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.

Afraid of trees? Northeast Philadelphia is bordered on the East by the Delaware river. A great location for a picnic is on Linden Ave. Head east on Linden until it dead ends at the river, there's also a boat ramp for some river fun!

[edit] Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

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 Far 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! Go to http://philadelphia.menupages.com/restaurants.asp?neighborhoodid=216 to see the coolest places to eat and places to drink and meet people! 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!

[edit] Sleep

Philly is more fun when you sleep over and that goes for the Far Northeast as well! With hotels such as The Radission Hotel, Double Tree, Embessey Suites, and the Holiday Inn Select there are plenty of places to stay! Check out http://www.onlyphiladelphiahotels.com

[edit] Final Thought

The Far Northeast Philadelphia is a great section to check out! You can come for a day trip, nightly visit, or stay for a few days. So next time you are in Philadelphia just go up the road and visit us!