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The Simons say it’s all about unlimited access to the city’s trails, parks and shops in Roxborough.
He: Want to hop on the 27 or the 9 and go into Center City?
She: Let’s go for a walk
He: Sure, where to?
She: How about a hike in the Wissahickon?
He: Sounds good. Afterward we could stroll down Main Street in Manayunk and have dinner at one of the restaurants.
She: Well, if we go down to Main Street we could hike on the Manayunk Canal towpath instead.
He: Instead of a hike why don’t we take our bikes on the towpath and ride out the Valley Forge Trail?
She: Or ride down to the Kelly Drive and go to the Art Museum.
He: We could ride around the river drive loop and come back home via the Forbidden Drive.
She: If we do that we could get take-out for dinner.
He: How about the Thai Take-out on the corner and the Custard Stand for dessert?
She: Speaking of dinner, I just remembered we need to go over to our plot in the community garden to pick some lettuce.
He: Well then, after the garden we could walk to Roma’s Bakery on “The Ridge” to buy some fresh rolls and stop in at the Crossroads Cafe for an espresso.
She: By the way, isn’t there a concert at Gorgas Park tonight?
He: Hey, I’ve got an idea. Why don’t we………..?
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