Editing Andorra

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Andorra
| type = Neighborhood
| location = Northwest Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19128
| named_for = Andorra, the European principality
| boundaries = Roughly Northwestern Avenue to city limits, Ridge Avenue to Wissahickon Valley
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Roxborough]], [[Wissahickon Valley]], [[Montgomery County]]
| major_streets = Ridge Avenue, Northwestern Avenue, Henry Avenue
| transit = SEPTA bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Andorra Shopping Center, near Wissahickon Valley Park
}}

'''Andorra''' is a neighborhood in the far [[Northwest Philadelphia]], located at the edge of the city near Montgomery County. The neighborhood has a suburban character with access to Wissahickon Valley Park and shopping amenities.

== History ==

Andorra was named for the small European principality of Andorra. The area developed later than central Philadelphia, maintaining a more suburban character. Its location at the city's edge provides a transitional environment between urban Philadelphia and the suburbs.

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Single-family homes
* Twins and townhouses
* Larger lots than inner city
* Tree-lined streets
* Suburban feel

=== Community ===
* Middle-class families
* Quieter atmosphere
* Near nature and parks
* Car-oriented

== Andorra Shopping Center ==

The '''Andorra Shopping Center''' serves the area:
* Strip mall commercial center
* Grocery stores
* Retail and services
* Auto-oriented shopping

== Natural Areas ==

Andorra provides access to:
* Wissahickon Valley Park
* Trails and nature
* Green space
* Outdoor recreation

== Living in Andorra ==

* Single-family homes
* Suburban character
* Park access
* Shopping nearby
* Quieter environment

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA buses:''' 9, 27
* '''Car:''' Primary transportation mode
* '''Near:''' I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), PA Turnpike

== See Also ==

* [[Roxborough]]
* [[Wissahickon Valley]]
* [[Northwest Philadelphia]]

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|description=Guide to Andorra, far Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood with suburban character and access to Wissahickon Valley Park.
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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:Northwest Philadelphia]]