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  • debarilaw
    New York City, NY429 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This little park is surrounded by chic eateries and is walking distance from upscale shops. In a city that can get hectic, this area feels like an oasis.
    Written July 21, 2024
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  • christopherbO9687MP
    Acton, MA748 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Independence Mall is a nice urban oasis in heart of the city as setting for multiple historic museums. Inside the nearby visitor's center you can see how this stretch of Philadelphia was transformed from a jumble of 19th Century merchant's buildings to this open air lawn. This makes walking between those museums more pleasant.
    Written April 24, 2024
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  • tinylass
    Sheffield, UK6,419 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely row of 19th century houses on the river front that can be seen from the Museum of Art or you can walk right down to them. Very pretty.
    Written January 24, 2024
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  • Thomas V
    Oakland, CA19,097 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Main Street is the place to go here for shopping and dining. There is some flood damage but they will recover. This is a very old neighborhood, nicely preserved along the river.
    Written November 13, 2021
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  • TYsadventures
    Brooklyn, NY980 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unimpressive given the Chinatown community at b home in NYC is larger and more diverse.

    I guess the most disappointing for me was the gate, a small billboard looking thing sort of just dangling amongst the crowded skyline.

    Overall this neighborhood is packed and characterized by eateries. Nothing else, no shrines , museums or anything just restaurants and take outs. It was certainly underwhelming given I was interested in eating.
    Written August 31, 2024
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  • alexia
    Drogenbos, Belgium13 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful area in Philadelphia. The houses are wonderful. This area is safe to go trough. Don’t need to spend a lot of time there because it’s not that big. The Architecture is very interesting.
    Written July 23, 2022
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  • Kevin S
    Collingswood27 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to walk and sample to restaurants. People always friendly. Love to Courtyard at The Piazza
    Written August 27, 2018
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  • Autumn M
    Stamford, CT3,671 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a fun walk. There are plenty of places to stop and eat or shop. This street felt alive as we walked through. It does get very busy
    Written July 22, 2021
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  • Mark G
    Catonsville, MD3,494 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Old City Arts District seems to be loosely but not confined the area from N. Front St to Vine and Market to 4th St. This lively area is loaded with museums, theatres, art galleries, studios and centers as well as bars and restaurants. It is an interesting mix of properties that is still evolving, with a subtle progress nicely incorporated into the old. Common Wealth is a nice restaurant stop on Market street while strolling the area.
    Written March 22, 2018
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  • MidwestKathM
    Detroit, MI1,127 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    After dinner at one of the area restaurants, we decided to stroll the main street Germantown Rd. It was already dark, yet this fall evening was temperate. Historically old houses and buildings line the street. Walking along, one comes across a variety of businesses, including professional services, restaurants, and small shops, including an art gallery, a cigar shop, an antiques store, a brewery and taproom, and several clothing boutiques. There is a quaint feel to the area.
    Written October 28, 2021
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