"Wissahickon Valley Park straddles the line between Germantown and Chestnut Hill — a little to the north of Center City, but worth a visit for any nature lovers in the area. The hickory and oak tree forest that surrounds the Wissahickon Creek is so secluded that it feels like its own world, separate from the rest of the city. The park’s Forbidden Drive might have a foreboding name, but it’s really a peaceful gravel trail with a strict no-car rule. The park also has the Valley Green Inn, a historic colonial tavern famous for its brunch." - MATADOR_NETWORK