Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
Pronounced "Huu-guh" this bar is cute and modern and super close to our condo! They serve house beer too!
58 locals recommend
Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount AvePronounced "Huu-guh" this bar is cute and modern and super close to our condo! They serve house beer too!
One of the more popular bars in our area - right across from the Eastern State Penitentiary!
42 locals recommend
Urban Saloon
2120 Fairmount AveOne of the more popular bars in our area - right across from the Eastern State Penitentiary!
Cool bar set in an actual 19th Century Firehouse. Great food too!
53 locals recommend
Jack's Firehouse
2130 Fairmount AveCool bar set in an actual 19th Century Firehouse. Great food too!
Food Scene
Great for a quick bite any time of day. Their sandwiches and bakery items are our favs
40 locals recommend
Rybread
1711 Fairmount AveGreat for a quick bite any time of day. Their sandwiches and bakery items are our favs
iPHO
1921 Fairmount AveThis is our go-to Pho spot. It's BYO too!
Vineyards Cafe
847 N 16th StGreat coffee and crepes!
Amazing sandwiches and a market area with grocery necessities if you're in a pinch. A little on the pricier side, but the sandwiches are definitely worth it!
79 locals recommend
Tela's Market & Kitchen
1833 Fairmount AveAmazing sandwiches and a market area with grocery necessities if you're in a pinch. A little on the pricier side, but the sandwiches are definitely worth it!
Your basic pizza place - perfect for a quick dinner or late night snack
19 locals recommend
Fairmount Pizza and Grill
2000 Fairmount AveYour basic pizza place - perfect for a quick dinner or late night snack
Want a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak while you're in town? This local spot has some of the best
27 locals recommend
Jimmy G's Steaks
Want a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak while you're in town? This local spot has some of the best
Sightseeing
History right down the street! Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, a tour of the Penitentiary includes the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone’s Cell, and Death Row. Around Halloween time, they do crazy haunted tours as well!
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveHistory right down the street! Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, a tour of the Penitentiary includes the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone’s Cell, and Death Row. Around Halloween time, they do crazy haunted tours as well!
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyParks & Nature
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River Trail