ashalottagreyjoy t1_irf0xu8 wrote on October 7, 2022 at 3:58 PM

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House of Tropicals is a great answer. The woman who co-owns this is also the owner of Have Fun Be Lucky in Hampden, if it’s still the same owners.

Lovely people.

Animanialmanac t1_irf6vby wrote on October 7, 2022 at 4:42 PM

I’m not a fan of reptiles, I went to House of Tropicals out of curiosity when they took in the lizard, the fish displays there are amazing, the people were very nice and informative even though I was just window shopping.

I feel the universe is pulling me toward Hampden. A good friend moved there earlier this year, she loves it. I love hearing of good people, good businesses in the city.

ashalottagreyjoy t1_irf747d wrote on October 7, 2022 at 4:44 PM

Hampden is absolutely lovely.

To be honest, if you feel drawn to Hampden save the $$$ and go to Remington.

You’ll be close enough to Hampden to enjoy all it has, but far enough away that you’ll actually be able to park your car near your house and won’t have to deal with the Christmas tourists on 34th St. :)

Animanialmanac t1_irf9zyf wrote on October 7, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Good advice, thank you, convenient parking is a plus. I’m close to retirement, torn between choosing a place well outside the city or a stable neighborhood in the city.