Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StAmazing old-style ice cream, malts & floats. Cash only
Dim Sum Garden
1020 Race StDelicious and affordable dim sum. Cash only
Sightseeing
Gorgeous services & building. Tours of the facility are often available
75 locals recommend
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
1723 Race StGorgeous services & building. Tours of the facility are often available
A needed stop for anyone interested in history. Discover the history of the USA.
119 locals recommend
Independence National Historical Park
A needed stop for anyone interested in history. Discover the history of the USA.
JFK Plaza
Fountain & LOVE statue
Newly added park near city hall. Summertime features small fountains. Wintertime offers an ice skating rink
81 locals recommend
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th StNewly added park near city hall. Summertime features small fountains. Wintertime offers an ice skating rink
Assorted shops, restaurants, and amenities featuring Chinese, Thai, Korean cultures (and more!)
208 locals recommend
China Town
Assorted shops, restaurants, and amenities featuring Chinese, Thai, Korean cultures (and more!)
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StA Philadelphia favourite
A historical prison. Al Capone was here. Listen to a guided tour voiced by Steve Buscemi. During Halloween enjoy "Terror Behind the Walls".
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveA historical prison. Al Capone was here. Listen to a guided tour voiced by Steve Buscemi. During Halloween enjoy "Terror Behind the Walls".
Arts & Culture
Interesting museum for folks interested in Natural Science. Dinosaur fossils and life size dioramas
104 locals recommend
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin PkwyInteresting museum for folks interested in Natural Science. Dinosaur fossils and life size dioramas
Museum of the history of boating, exploration, and war maneuvers
40 locals recommend
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Christopher Columbus BlvdMuseum of the history of boating, exploration, and war maneuvers
A museum of medical oddities including siamese twins and tumors. Not for the faint of heart. Recommended for anyone interested in biology
333 locals recommend
First Food Market
116 S 21st StA museum of medical oddities including siamese twins and tumors. Not for the faint of heart. Recommended for anyone interested in biology
Expansive galleries, the famed 'Rocky Steps', and the Rocky Statue
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyExpansive galleries, the famed 'Rocky Steps', and the Rocky Statue
Features many artists throughout the year. Check the website for current performances!
62 locals recommend
Theater of Living Arts
334 South StFeatures many artists throughout the year. Check the website for current performances!
Entertainment & Activities
Franklin Square
200 N 6th StMerry-go-round and Mini Golf
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveAnimals!!
Everything Else
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch StAssorted conventions hosted here