Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
$3 Happy Hour Margaritas! Complimentary and so delicious chips with 2 different homemade salsas. A traditional red and a verde! Their food is delicious and they cater to different diets. Some delicious vegan and gluten free options. Traditional Mexican food with a few unique choices on the menu. Great vibe.
137 locals recommend
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk Ave$3 Happy Hour Margaritas! Complimentary and so delicious chips with 2 different homemade salsas. A traditional red and a verde! Their food is delicious and they cater to different diets. Some delicious vegan and gluten free options. Traditional Mexican food with a few unique choices on the menu. Great vibe.
Brigantessa
1520 E Passyunk AveAmazing menu! Delicious Italian with wood-fired pizza!
The ORIGINAL cheesesteak place! Pat's King of Steaks was the very first and creator's of The Philadelphia Cheesesteak. A few years later Geno's came along and supposedly perfected the cheesesteak. We prefer Pat's as Geno's has been known to be outwardly racist. We also prefer pat's due to the flaky and crunchy french fries as well as the perfectly baked bread.
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveThe ORIGINAL cheesesteak place! Pat's King of Steaks was the very first and creator's of The Philadelphia Cheesesteak. A few years later Geno's came along and supposedly perfected the cheesesteak. We prefer Pat's as Geno's has been known to be outwardly racist. We also prefer pat's due to the flaky and crunchy french fries as well as the perfectly baked bread.
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. You can spot his creative artwork all over Philadelphia.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StPhiladelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. You can spot his creative artwork all over Philadelphia.
Parks & Nature
Wonderful Pier. Great views of The Delaware and adjacent Camden, NJ. Boardwalk style vendors with a beer garden. Tons of hammocks and lit up very well. It is a very cool place to check out in the summer! You can rent paddle boats also or check out the aquarium.
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdWonderful Pier. Great views of The Delaware and adjacent Camden, NJ. Boardwalk style vendors with a beer garden. Tons of hammocks and lit up very well. It is a very cool place to check out in the summer! You can rent paddle boats also or check out the aquarium.
Super hip park to hang out in. Lots of yuppies who live in Center City, but lots of tourists and just a mix of people enjoying the small land of nature in the middle of the city!
28 locals recommend
Washington Square West
Super hip park to hang out in. Lots of yuppies who live in Center City, but lots of tourists and just a mix of people enjoying the small land of nature in the middle of the city!
Great for running or biking along the Schuykill River. Runs into the Philadelphia Art Museum.
250 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailGreat for running or biking along the Schuykill River. Runs into the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Entertainment & Activities
You see the entire city from the top of an 883 foot high observation deck. It is open 10am-pm! The 360 view of the city is a wildly cool experience and generally ranges about $20 per person!
74 locals recommend
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market StYou see the entire city from the top of an 883 foot high observation deck. It is open 10am-pm! The 360 view of the city is a wildly cool experience and generally ranges about $20 per person!
Drinks & Nightlife
Old strip club converted into a cool little dance nightclub. Interesting lights and dance floor. Usually most people are dancing. There is generally a cover I believe $5-$10
**A "City Wide" is a popular drink combo that you can order at almost every single bar in Philadelphia and it consists of a Pabst Blue Ribbon and a shot of Jim Beam!
45 locals recommend
The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad StOld strip club converted into a cool little dance nightclub. Interesting lights and dance floor. Usually most people are dancing. There is generally a cover I believe $5-$10
**A "City Wide" is a popular drink combo that you can order at almost every single bar in Philadelphia and it consists of a Pabst Blue Ribbon and a shot of Jim Beam!
Sightseeing
Iconic staircase at The Philadelphia Art Museum where Rocky Balboa was photographed!
206 locals recommend
Rocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyIconic staircase at The Philadelphia Art Museum where Rocky Balboa was photographed!
Liberty Bell
526 Market StThe home of the famous American Liberty Bell!
Essentials
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveClose to the apartment