Guidebook for Philadelphia
Essentials
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetGreat grocery store
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveAn option for groceries
Wawa
200-210 Lombard StGreat sandwiches
Food Scene
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StOld school ice cream deliciousness
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StAuthentic Philly Cheesesteak
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StThis place has it all.
Slice Of Brooklyn
161 N 21st StBBQ chicken pizza
Pete's Famous Pizza
116 N 21st StGreat cheese steaks!
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th StSightseeing
Really interesting rotating museum exhibits ('Vatican Splendors' is currently there, and 'Art of the Brick' was awesome!)
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StReally interesting rotating museum exhibits ('Vatican Splendors' is currently there, and 'Art of the Brick' was awesome!)
Marvel at the beautiful architecture of all four sides and enjoy a walk through Love Park
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdMarvel at the beautiful architecture of all four sides and enjoy a walk through Love Park
Liberty Bell
526 Market StLet freedom ring (with a free tour!)
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowDrive by it at night -- christmas lights are always in style here.
Cool tour along with some great local restaurants around it.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveCool tour along with some great local restaurants around it.
United States Mint
151 N Independence Mall Emoney maker
Made famous by the Rocky movies, go check out the stairs that were used by the fighter when he trained
206 locals recommend
Rocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyMade famous by the Rocky movies, go check out the stairs that were used by the fighter when he trained
Walk the pathway between the Rocky Stairs and City Hall
114 locals recommend
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Benjamin Franklin ParkwayWalk the pathway between the Rocky Stairs and City Hall
Arts & Culture
History of Medicine museum showcasing everything from their large human skull collection to fetal conjoined twins
333 locals recommend
First Food Market
116 S 21st StHistory of Medicine museum showcasing everything from their large human skull collection to fetal conjoined twins
Gorgeous collection of art perched on top of the Rocky Stairs.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyGorgeous collection of art perched on top of the Rocky Stairs.
Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin ParkwayEverything Else
30th Street Station
2955 Market StTravel hub (Amtrak, regional rail, MegaBus, SEPTA buses)
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch StGreat for work events
Sweat Fitness
700 E Passyunk AveGreat place to work out
Parks & Nature
Grab a picture in front of the iconic sign with the gorgeous fountain in the background (the statue is deceptively small though)
135 locals recommend
Love Park
Arch StreetGrab a picture in front of the iconic sign with the gorgeous fountain in the background (the statue is deceptively small though)
Drinks & Nightlife
Great eclectic bar (POPE) with an amazing selection of beers. Brunch here is well done as well!
87 locals recommend
Pub On Passyunk East - POPE
1501 E Passyunk AveGreat eclectic bar (POPE) with an amazing selection of beers. Brunch here is well done as well!
Cherry St. Tavern
129 N 22nd StGreat sandwiches and beer
Kite & Key
1836 Callowhill StGreat for watching sports or casually hanging out