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Exploring the History and Culture of Glenolden: A Two-Hour Walking Tour
This two-hour walking tour of Glenolden, Pennsylvania, United States, will take you through the borough's charming streets and provide you with a glimpse of its unique history and culture.
The tour will begin at the Glenolden Train Station, located at 1 W. Baltimore Ave, Glenolden, PA 19036 (Latitude: 39.9068, Longitude: -75.2537). From here, you will head south on Baltimore Avenue, passing by the historic Glenolden Hotel, built in 1891.
Next, you will turn left onto Glenolden Avenue and make your way to the Glenolden Park, located at 500 Glenolden Ave, Glenolden, PA 19036 (Latitude: 39.9072, Longitude: -75.2517). This park is a great place to take a break and enjoy the scenery.
Continuing on, you will turn right onto MacDade Boulevard and make your way to the Glenolden Shopping Center, located at 801 MacDade Blvd, Glenolden, PA 19036 (Latitude: 39.9072, Longitude: -75.2490). Here, you can find a variety of shops and restaurants, including a grocery store, a pharmacy, and a few clothing stores.
Next, you will turn left onto Chester Pike and make your way to the Glenolden Library, located at 515 Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA 19036 (Latitude: 39.9072, Longitude: -75.2463). This library is a great place to learn more about the history of the borough.
Continuing on, you will turn right onto Glenolden Avenue and make your way to the Glenolden Fire Company, located at 515 Glenolden Ave, Glenolden, PA 19036 (Latitude: 39.9072, Longitude: -75.2437). This fire company is a great place to learn more about the borough's firefighting history.
Next, you will turn left onto MacDade Boulevard and make your way to the Glenolden Post Office, located at 801 MacDade Blvd, Glenolden, PA 19036 (Latitude: 39.9072, Longitude: -75.2410). Here, you can pick up some postcards to send to your friends and family.
Continuing on, you will turn right onto Baltimore Avenue and make your way to the Glenolden Diner, located at 1 W. Baltimore Ave, Glenolden, PA 19036 (Latitude: 39.9068, Longitude: -75.2537). This diner is a great place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some classic American cuisine.
Finally, you will turn left onto Glenolden Avenue and make your way back to the Glenolden Train Station, where the tour began.
Along the way, you will have the opportunity to explore the borough's unique shops and restaurants, as well as its rich history and culture.
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