There are many sides to Philadelphia. Chestnut Hill is where Philadelphia is its most regal. It’s the equivalent to Rittenhouse Square in a more suburban setting. It’s one of the few areas of Philadelphia where it doesn’t feel as though you are in Philadelphia. The homes are a little larger, much fancier and grander. Germantown Avenue, the neighborhood’s commercial street caters to an older, I’ll say sophisticated crowd—there’s more antique shops on the Chestnut Hill blocks of this street than everywhere else in Philadelphia combined.
The north end of Germantown Avenue includes McNally’s Tavern, home of the Schmitter, a sandwich that jams several types of meats between a roll, and Chestnut Hill Coffee Company, a frustrating place who’s service always take longer than it should to get an Americano. Chestnut Hill Sports is like going into someone’s closet—the racks are filled with Philadelphia sports shirts and all sorts of equipment.
Farther down Germantown Avenue is the Chestnut Hill Hotel, which has a porch for brunch, and the Market at the Fareway. The Market is a recent addition to Chestnut Hill and in addition to Chestnut Hill Brewing Company has several food stalls.
The north end of Germantown Avenue includes McNally’s Tavern, home of the Schmitter, a sandwich that jams several types of meats between a roll, and Chestnut Hill Coffee Company, a frustrating place who’s service always take longer than it should to get an Americano. Chestnut Hill Sports is like going into someone’s closet—the racks are filled with Philadelphia sports shirts and all sorts of equipment.
Farther down Germantown Avenue is the Chestnut Hill Hotel, which has a porch for brunch, and the Market at the Fareway. The Market is a recent addition to Chestnut Hill and in addition to Chestnut Hill Brewing Company has several food stalls.
Woodmere Art Museum
I drive past the Woodmere Art Museum on the way to and from work. I’ve passed this place over a thousand times before finally viewing the museum’s collection. The collection is decent, however, the “wow” factor came from a two-story open air room on the backside of the museum. The rest of the rooms are what one would expect from a historical mansion converted to a museum but the backroom was simply stunning. The grounds are dotted with modern sculptures—at least I get to see these sculptures every commute.
I drive past the Woodmere Art Museum on the way to and from work. I’ve passed this place over a thousand times before finally viewing the museum’s collection. The collection is decent, however, the “wow” factor came from a two-story open air room on the backside of the museum. The rest of the rooms are what one would expect from a historical mansion converted to a museum but the backroom was simply stunning. The grounds are dotted with modern sculptures—at least I get to see these sculptures every commute.
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