Guidebook for Philadelphia
Essentials
Everything Fresh
1222 Walnut StMini-grocer a block away that serves free coffee while you shop
Food Scene
Iconic market with many local favorites at very reasonable prices. Includes creperie, smoothie shop, ice cream parlor, farm stands, butcher, cheese shop, vinegar bar, creole stand, and so on.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StIconic market with many local favorites at very reasonable prices. Includes creperie, smoothie shop, ice cream parlor, farm stands, butcher, cheese shop, vinegar bar, creole stand, and so on.
Little Spoon Cafe
Favorite brunch spot at the moment
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StWORLD'S BEST DONUTS
Water Works by Cescaphe
640 Waterworks DrThe view from the pavilion above is unparalleled.
We all have our opinion on the best place for your Philly cheese steak-for center city this is my favorite
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StWe all have our opinion on the best place for your Philly cheese steak-for center city this is my favorite
Everything Else
My favorite running path goes along the river up to the art museum, where you can run the Rocky steps, and regularly see regattas along boathouse row
250 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailMy favorite running path goes along the river up to the art museum, where you can run the Rocky steps, and regularly see regattas along boathouse row
This is the heart of the historic district, where the declaration of independence was signed, oldest active church in US, and where US flag was made.. also has one of the best beer gardens in summer
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThis is the heart of the historic district, where the declaration of independence was signed, oldest active church in US, and where US flag was made.. also has one of the best beer gardens in summer
A fascinating science museum, which boasts an assortment of fun events!
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StA fascinating science museum, which boasts an assortment of fun events!
Where the Phillies baseball team play, right next to all of our major league sports centers... Also has an active fan base in xfinity live
161 locals recommend
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayWhere the Phillies baseball team play, right next to all of our major league sports centers... Also has an active fan base in xfinity live
Suburban Train Station
16th St. & JFK Blvd.Local Regional rail and subway station
Local Septa Regional Rail and Amtrak station. Also where the movie The Witness was shot, starring Harrison Ford
222 locals recommend
30th Street Station
2955 Market StLocal Septa Regional Rail and Amtrak station. Also where the movie The Witness was shot, starring Harrison Ford
Jefferson Station
Local Regional Rail and subway station
World Cafe Live Philadelphia
3025 Walnut StFun Music venue
Drinks & Nightlife
Along with Lolita, Jamonara, Little Nonna's this small restaurant provides delicious dinners and drinks within a couple minutes walking distance
78 locals recommend
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StAlong with Lolita, Jamonara, Little Nonna's this small restaurant provides delicious dinners and drinks within a couple minutes walking distance
1 Tippling Place
2006 Chestnut StIf you are feeling a cocktail..
One of many philadelphia pop up beer gardens- has hammocks!
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdOne of many philadelphia pop up beer gardens- has hammocks!
Arts & Culture
Iconic Philadelphia Art Museum, where Rocky and many Philadelphians train, but also filled with world class art
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyIconic Philadelphia Art Museum, where Rocky and many Philadelphians train, but also filled with world class art
Truly a gem of our city, The Barnes holds one of the finest collections of Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, with extensive works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Piccaso, Rousseau, ect.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyTruly a gem of our city, The Barnes holds one of the finest collections of Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, with extensive works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Piccaso, Rousseau, ect.
Sightseeing
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveHistoric and creepy worth a tour