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Lawndale/Northeast Philadelphia is in Region name.

=Understand= The Philadelphia neighborhood of Lawndale is in the northeast area of the city and is nestled between Oxford Avenue and the intersection Rising Sun Avenue and the Roosevelt Boulevard. Although Lawndale is heavily residential, it also has a commercial district and is bordered on the north by the Fox Chase neighborhood and Lawncrest to the south.

=Get in=

Train
Lawndale is the last few stops on the Northbound Broad Street subway line. Stops include Hunting Park, Wyoming, Logan, Olney, and the last stop, Fern Rock Transportation Center. One can also reach Lawndale traveling Eastbound on the Market-Frankford line. These stops include Somerset, Allegheny, Tioga, Eris-Torresdale, Church, Margaret-Orthodox, and the Frankford Transportation Center-the end of the line. Septa's Northbound R8-Fox Chase train has a few stops in the Lawndale as well: Lawndale, Cheltenham, and Ryers.

Bus
SEPTA Bus terminals run throughout Lawndale.

Airport
Philadelphia Northeast Airport (1150 acres) is Pennsylvania's sixth busiest airport, bounded by Grant Avenue to the south, Academy Road to the east, Comly Road to the north, and the Roosevelt Boulevard to the west.

=Get around= Most locals prefer to travel by foot or bicycle throughout this neighborhood, but it is recommended that you travel by car if you wish to further explore Northeast Philadelphia after your stay in one of its most lively and exciting neighborhoods.

=See and Do=

Burholme Park
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 situated next to Jeanes Hospital as well as a mini-golf and driving range facility.

Philadelphia Police Athletic League (PAL)
The Philadelphia Police Athletic League is an independent, non-profit corporation committed to "Cops Helping Kids". Philadelphia PAL is comprised of 27 centers across Philadelphia serving 26,000 youngsters both male and female. Each center is supervised by Philadelphia Police Officers who are assigned full-time to direct activities and oversee the youths. Programs include sport, educational and cultural opportunities. PAL is a mixture of police officers, civilian staff and a board of directors, including 100 of Philadelphia's business and community leaders. PAL facilities offer a multitude of sports for youngsters in their program as well as walk-in locals. Usually compared to a YMCA, PAL centers can be expected to contain both indoor and outdoor sport facilities. Indoor arenas include basketball courts, a weight room, and raquetball, while PAL's outdoor acreage is usually home to at least two baseball diamonds, soccer field, and batting cages.

Tookany Creek Park
Two miles of scenic beauty, Tookany Creek Park is home to a passive recreation area, jogging trail, natural area, picnic area, fish pond, playground, basketball courts, and a large field used for soccer and football. In an effort to increase its environmental awareness, Tookany Creek Park now offers educational classes to people of all ages and has created a Environmental Maintenance Team to oversee the cleanliness of the park and creek.

=Buy=

Artifax
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 is a discrete shop one can go to if inclined to purchase any type of tobacco product or accessory, from plain old cigarette tobacco to intricate and extravagant glass pipes.

Roosevelt Mall
A shopping district that includes a multitude of outlets that will meet each and every one of your shopping needs. Stores located in the mall include Macy's, Verizon Wireless, Hot Topic, J&J Tattoos, Shogun III Hibachi Restaurant, CVS, GNC, Foot Locker, ToysRus, Modell’s, Wings2Go, Circuit City, Hallmark, Salerno Pizzeria, Best Buy, Staples, Mandee, and Wine&Spirits.

=Eat=

Steve's: Prince of Steaks
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 27th 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.

Nick's Roast Beef
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.

Blue Ox Bistro
Just north of Lawndale in Fox Chase, this popular restaurant is home to a wide variety of beers-at least ten brands on tap-as well as regional and national craft bottle beers and Belgian and German imports. German favorites such as beef roulade and schnitzel are the anchors to the Ox’s exquisite menu. If German entrees do not tickle your fancy, there are plenty of other choices from the Ox's collection of salads, sandwiches and continental entrees. And of course, your youngsters are always welcome to utilize the children’s menu.

Makiman Sushi
This restaurant on Oxford Avenue, one the main thoroughfares in Lawndale, specializes in sushi and sashimi and has a wide selection of dishes in these categories. If you're not into raw fish and rice, you'll find some other Japanese culinary offerings, such as tempura, teriyaki, noodles and grilled meats.

Moonstruck Restaurant
Located in Fox Chase, which abuts Lawndale, this gourmet Italian eatery has been an area favorite since the late 1970s, and its owners got menu advice from famed Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan. Northern Italian cuisine is the specialty at Moonstruck

Miller's Ale House
Named one of Nation's Restaurant News' "Regional Powerhouse Chains," Miller’s Ale House quickly becomes identified within the local neighborhood as the ideal meeting ground for people to come and relax. Designed to attract a broad variety of customers, the Ale House menu focuses on quality, freshness, and value served within the comfortable social atmosphere of a neighborhood family tavern. All Ale House restaurants contain a full-service bar featuring wine, liquor and over seventy-five varieties beer.

=Drink=

Gallagher's Pub
A infamous Irish corner pub known for its great food and large selection of beer. House specialties include shepherd’s pie and Guinness Irish stew plus plenty of other traditional favorites. The two-floor venue features darts, a juke box and six TVs.

Mooney's Restaurant
Mooney’s Restaurant is a Dublin-based pub known for its Guinness and Irish home-cooking. Fan favorites include grilled salmon sandwiches and shepherd's pie. This Northeast Philadelphia outpost is particularly cozy with many of its tables situated around a large fireplace.

Grey Lodge Pub
A friendly pub ranked one of the top fifty bars in the U.S.A by Beer Advocates, the Grey Lodge Pub features a constantly rotating selection of mostly local brews on draft. Food remains in close proximity in priority to the beer. French fries, in particular, were named "Best of Philly" in 2006 by Philadelphia Magazine.

McNoodles
Located in the 7300 block of Frankford Avenue, McNoodles Irish Pub presents a whole new attitude toward making customers happy and giving them what they want in a local tavern. McNoodles has an excellent layout with a huge main bar room and very spacious side bar that features dining tables. There is not a bad seat in the house for watching your favorite Philly sport's team; there is a television everywhere you look. If you've never been, do yourself a huge favor and check this party out!

=Sleep=

Days Inn
4200 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19124 (215)289-9204

Amber Motel
6391 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19111 (215)992-5678

Four Points By Sheraton
9461 East Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19114 (215)671-9600

Roosevelt Motor Inn
7600 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19152 (215)338-7600