Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Tap Room on 19th
2400 S 19th StClose by and have great food/beer selection.
Kay Kay's
1850 West Ritner StreetDelicious fresh baked pastries and coffee. Practically around the corner from the house.
Great for a local cheesesteak place only five minutes walk from the house.
10 locals recommend
SQ Philip's Steaks
2234 W Passyunk AveGreat for a local cheesesteak place only five minutes walk from the house.
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
2149 South 20th StreetIconic roast beef joint with a bar.
Too many food choices for one visit. Be sure to get a donut from Bieler's for dessert.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StToo many food choices for one visit. Be sure to get a donut from Bieler's for dessert.
One of the oldest Chinatowns in the U.S., Philly's has a variety of Asian restaurants and the famous Welcome Arch.
208 locals recommend
China Town
One of the oldest Chinatowns in the U.S., Philly's has a variety of Asian restaurants and the famous Welcome Arch.
Historic outdoor market with an Italian flare. Lots of great Italian and other cuisines in an historic setting.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StHistoric outdoor market with an Italian flare. Lots of great Italian and other cuisines in an historic setting.
Dozens of great restaurants are located on Passyunk (say: Pash-unk) Avenue east of Broad Street. Don't miss it!
24 locals recommend
East Passyunk Avenue
East Passyunk AvenueDozens of great restaurants are located on Passyunk (say: Pash-unk) Avenue east of Broad Street. Don't miss it!
Root for the Eagles/Phillies/Flyers/Sixers and enjoy the local flavor of a Philly favorite. Definitely get an order of crab fries and lobster pizza.
36 locals recommend
Chickie's & Pete's
1526 Packer AveRoot for the Eagles/Phillies/Flyers/Sixers and enjoy the local flavor of a Philly favorite. Definitely get an order of crab fries and lobster pizza.
Stuff your face and yell your head off while watching sports. Just be sure to root for the local teams and you'll be fine.
68 locals recommend
Xfinity Live!
1100 Pattison AveStuff your face and yell your head off while watching sports. Just be sure to root for the local teams and you'll be fine.
Sightseeing
See some great artwork or just run up the stairs like Rocky. Also, get your picture taken with the statue, which is to the right of the steps.
398 locals recommend
Fairmount
See some great artwork or just run up the stairs like Rocky. Also, get your picture taken with the statue, which is to the right of the steps.
Beautiful and Girard Estate historic district in South Philadelphia. Includes is Girard Park and the historic Stephen Girard Farmhouse.
6 locals recommend
Girard Estates
Beautiful and Girard Estate historic district in South Philadelphia. Includes is Girard Park and the historic Stephen Girard Farmhouse.
Great site for the history buff with many free attractions.
119 locals recommend
Independence National Historical Park
Great site for the history buff with many free attractions.
Visit a 300-year old church in a tranquil setting. The church is usually open to the public during the daytime, and there is free parking nearby.
Gloria Dei Old Swedes Episcopal Church
916 S Swanson StVisit a 300-year old church in a tranquil setting. The church is usually open to the public during the daytime, and there is free parking nearby.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewery Ars
1927-29 W Passyunk AveSporting event
A great ballpark. Check out a Phillies game during baseball season.
161 locals recommend
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayA great ballpark. Check out a Phillies game during baseball season.
Home of the Eagles and Temple Owls, in the summer there are outdoor concerts and other events. About 25 minute walk from the house or easily accessible by the Broad Street subway.
112 locals recommend
Lincoln Financial Field
One Lincoln Financial Field WayHome of the Eagles and Temple Owls, in the summer there are outdoor concerts and other events. About 25 minute walk from the house or easily accessible by the Broad Street subway.
Shopping
Fashion District
901 Market StA variety of stores in an urban shopping mall.
Passyunk Square
Neighborhoods
Girard Estates is a collection of attractive twin houses built between 1906 and 1916. It was been established as a historic district for its unique qualities. Check out the incredible variety of styles and tree lines streets.
6 locals recommend
Girard Estates
Girard Estates is a collection of attractive twin houses built between 1906 and 1916. It was been established as a historic district for its unique qualities. Check out the incredible variety of styles and tree lines streets.
Bella Vista
Society Hill
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StUniversity City