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== Getting There == === Public Transit === * '''Market-Frankford Line (The L):''' Stations from 30th Street to 69th Street * '''SEPTA Trolleys:''' Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 * '''Regional Rail:''' 30th Street Station (all lines) === The "El" === The Market-Frankford Line runs above ground through West Philadelphia along Market Street, providing transit access throughout the region. {{FAQ | q1 = What is West Philadelphia known for? | a1 = West Philadelphia is known for the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, 30th Street Station, Victorian architecture, diverse neighborhoods, and its progressive community character. It spans from University City to Cobbs Creek along the city's western edge. | q2 = What neighborhoods are in West Philadelphia? | a2 = West Philadelphia includes University City, Powelton Village, Spruce Hill, Cedar Park, Walnut Hill, Cobbs Creek, Overbrook, Wynnefield, Haddington, and Mantua. Each has distinct character, from institutional University City to park-adjacent Cobbs Creek. | q3 = What is Baltimore Avenue? | a3 = Baltimore Avenue is West Philadelphia's main commercial corridor beyond University City. It features independent restaurants, cafes, Mariposa Food Co-op, and diverse local businesses with a distinctly non-chain character. | q4 = How do you get to West Philadelphia? | a4 = West Philadelphia is accessible via the Market-Frankford Line (El), SEPTA trolley routes (10, 11, 13, 34, 36), and Regional Rail through 30th Street Station. The neighborhood has excellent public transit connections to Center City. }}
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