Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Drinks & Nightlife

Convenient and low key. Offering a full menu to accommodate all pallets, this hipster spot is great for all.
59 locals recommend
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk Ave
59 locals recommend
Convenient and low key. Offering a full menu to accommodate all pallets, this hipster spot is great for all.
If you need wine or liquor, this is the closest spot to go to. PA has some unique laws about this sort of stuff, so this may come in handy!
176 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th St
176 locals recommend
If you need wine or liquor, this is the closest spot to go to. PA has some unique laws about this sort of stuff, so this may come in handy!
Low-key but welcoming hangout that allows smoking in the evenings & boasts free pizza at happy hour.
40 locals recommend
Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill
1612 South Street
40 locals recommend
Low-key but welcoming hangout that allows smoking in the evenings & boasts free pizza at happy hour.

Food Scene

Because you came to Philly for a CHEESESTEAK!
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave
316 locals recommend
Because you came to Philly for a CHEESESTEAK!
No fussing at this breakfast spot, but this is no ordinary diner. With an ever changing menu of culinary delight, you are certain to leave stuffed, with a doggy bag, and still begging for more! Try the biscuit! It's amazing!
61 locals recommend
Morning Glory Diner
735 S 10th St
61 locals recommend
No fussing at this breakfast spot, but this is no ordinary diner. With an ever changing menu of culinary delight, you are certain to leave stuffed, with a doggy bag, and still begging for more! Try the biscuit! It's amazing!
Serving up classic Philadelphia Water Ice (or Italian ice) and ice cream, this neighborhood staple is hard to pass up!
35 locals recommend
John's Water Ice
701 Christian St
35 locals recommend
Serving up classic Philadelphia Water Ice (or Italian ice) and ice cream, this neighborhood staple is hard to pass up!
Great Mexican restaurant. Not crowded, a true neighborhood location!
La Casa de tu Madre
800 Fitzwater St
Great Mexican restaurant. Not crowded, a true neighborhood location!
You can smell it in the air a block away! enough said!
45 locals recommend
Isgro Pastries
1009 Christian St
45 locals recommend
You can smell it in the air a block away! enough said!
Famous faces & family photos cover the walls at this Jewish deli with ample portions & a '20s flair. Portions are GIANT - so plan to share or have left overs!
44 locals recommend
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
700 S 4th St
44 locals recommend
Famous faces & family photos cover the walls at this Jewish deli with ample portions & a '20s flair. Portions are GIANT - so plan to share or have left overs!
New and Trendy! Don't miss!
51 locals recommend
Double Knot
120 S 13th St
51 locals recommend
New and Trendy! Don't miss!
32 locals recommend
Bud & Marilyn's
1234 Locust St
32 locals recommend
Iron Chef Jose Garces puts a modern spin on tapas at this contemporary Spanish spot with warm decor. One of the best restaurants in the city!
79 locals recommend
Amada
217-219 Chestnut St
79 locals recommend
Iron Chef Jose Garces puts a modern spin on tapas at this contemporary Spanish spot with warm decor. One of the best restaurants in the city!
Great Italian Market Sandwich shop! Cash only - but worth it!
22 locals recommend
Paesano's
943 South 9th Street
22 locals recommend
Great Italian Market Sandwich shop! Cash only - but worth it!
Cuban/Latin food. Great drinks. Fantastic environment, with outdoor seating.
65 locals recommend
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine St
65 locals recommend
Cuban/Latin food. Great drinks. Fantastic environment, with outdoor seating.
Perfect for a romantic dinner, this quaint Italian restaurant is no frills but full of charm! Traditional recipes in a classic setting, under candlelight - what could be better! Also, it is a BYOB - so bring the wine and save a few bucks!
130 locals recommend
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian Street
130 locals recommend
Perfect for a romantic dinner, this quaint Italian restaurant is no frills but full of charm! Traditional recipes in a classic setting, under candlelight - what could be better! Also, it is a BYOB - so bring the wine and save a few bucks!
Great spot for morning coffee or to enjoy a slow paced cup of coffee!
37 locals recommend
Shot Tower Coffee
542 Christian St
37 locals recommend
Great spot for morning coffee or to enjoy a slow paced cup of coffee!

Sightseeing

Feel like Rocky walking down active 9th Street. Don't miss DiBruno's for a taste of Italian culture.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th St
419 locals recommend
Feel like Rocky walking down active 9th Street. Don't miss DiBruno's for a taste of Italian culture.
Start at the center of the city and go anywhere from there! Newly designed plaza now open
81 locals recommend
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th St
81 locals recommend
Start at the center of the city and go anywhere from there! Newly designed plaza now open
New observation deck - don't miss!
74 locals recommend
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market St
74 locals recommend
New observation deck - don't miss!
Sneak up to the 33rd floor, and take in an amazing view of the city! Warning - this is not an actual attraction, and events may be going on. But on a quiet afternoon, you'll have the best free view in town!
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market St
Sneak up to the 33rd floor, and take in an amazing view of the city! Warning - this is not an actual attraction, and events may be going on. But on a quiet afternoon, you'll have the best free view in town!
The heart of Society Hill, after walking down cobblestone streets and admiring all of the great townhouses this neighborhood provides, Head House Square is home to several bars and restaurants to recharge your batteries. Pizzeria Stella is a favorite.
16 locals recommend
Head House Square
16 locals recommend
The heart of Society Hill, after walking down cobblestone streets and admiring all of the great townhouses this neighborhood provides, Head House Square is home to several bars and restaurants to recharge your batteries. Pizzeria Stella is a favorite.
THE Philadelphia landmark, just a short walk from our home. Take in the history with this important piece of America's creation.
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St
569 locals recommend
THE Philadelphia landmark, just a short walk from our home. Take in the history with this important piece of America's creation.
Full of great history at every corner. Explore cobblestone streets, and see the homes of great historic figures. Wander to explore your way, or stop at the visitor center to create a clear plan.
258 locals recommend
Old City District
231 Market St
258 locals recommend
Full of great history at every corner. Explore cobblestone streets, and see the homes of great historic figures. Wander to explore your way, or stop at the visitor center to create a clear plan.

Parks & Nature

Open only during the warmer months, this boring waterfront park is brought to life as an urban sea-side boardwalk. From a beer garden, to the best burgers in the city - you can relax in a hammock, share a drink on the river, or play a game of bocce. This urban oasis has become a don't miss destination!
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
317 locals recommend
Open only during the warmer months, this boring waterfront park is brought to life as an urban sea-side boardwalk. From a beer garden, to the best burgers in the city - you can relax in a hammock, share a drink on the river, or play a game of bocce. This urban oasis has become a don't miss destination!
Rittenhouse Square is one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn and his surveyor Thomas Holme during the late 17th century in central Philadelphia. The park is widely considered one of the finest urban public spaces in the United States.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th St
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square is one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn and his surveyor Thomas Holme during the late 17th century in central Philadelphia. The park is widely considered one of the finest urban public spaces in the United States.
Washington Square, originally designated in 1682 as Southeast Square, is a 6.4 acres (2.6 ha) open-space park in Center City Philadelphia's southeast quadrant and one of the five original planned squares laid out on the city grid by William Penn's surveyor, Thomas Holme. It is part of both the Washington Square West and Society Hill neighborhoods.
90 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
210 W Washington Square
90 locals recommend
Washington Square, originally designated in 1682 as Southeast Square, is a 6.4 acres (2.6 ha) open-space park in Center City Philadelphia's southeast quadrant and one of the five original planned squares laid out on the city grid by William Penn's surveyor, Thomas Holme. It is part of both the Washington Square West and Society Hill neighborhoods.

Getting Around

Indego Bikes have taken the city by storm. So easy to get just about everywhere at a great price!
18 locals recommend
Indego Bike Share Station
18 locals recommend
Indego Bikes have taken the city by storm. So easy to get just about everywhere at a great price!
Amtrak and Boltbus/MegaBus
222 locals recommend
30th Street Station
2955 Market St
222 locals recommend
Amtrak and Boltbus/MegaBus
Greyhound Buses would arrive/depart from this location.
19 locals recommend
Greyhound station
1001 Filbert St
19 locals recommend
Greyhound Buses would arrive/depart from this location.

Arts & Culture

The mission of the Fleisher Art Memorial is to make art accessible to everyone, regardless of economic means, background, or artistic experience.
8 locals recommend
Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catharine St
8 locals recommend
The mission of the Fleisher Art Memorial is to make art accessible to everyone, regardless of economic means, background, or artistic experience.
Regional theater group stages plays in 2 separate venues along with educational & community efforts.
30 locals recommend
Arden Theatre Company
40 N 2nd St
30 locals recommend
Regional theater group stages plays in 2 separate venues along with educational & community efforts.
The best impressionist art in town. Beautiful new building brings this unique private collection to the heart of the city!
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 locals recommend
The best impressionist art in town. Beautiful new building brings this unique private collection to the heart of the city!
The Walnut Street Theatre is said to be the oldest continuously operating theater in the English-speaking world and the oldest in the United States.
73 locals recommend
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut St
73 locals recommend
The Walnut Street Theatre is said to be the oldest continuously operating theater in the English-speaking world and the oldest in the United States.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts venue located at 300 South Broad Street. Check out the Hamilton Garden for a unique view of the city and the building.
179 locals recommend
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad St
179 locals recommend
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts venue located at 300 South Broad Street. Check out the Hamilton Garden for a unique view of the city and the building.

Essentials

Monday 8AM–10PM Tuesday 8AM–10PM Wednesday8AM–10PM Thursday8AM–10PM Friday 8AM–10PM Saturday8AM–10PM Sunday 9AM–8PM
187 locals recommend
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut St
187 locals recommend
Monday 8AM–10PM Tuesday 8AM–10PM Wednesday8AM–10PM Thursday8AM–10PM Friday 8AM–10PM Saturday8AM–10PM Sunday 9AM–8PM
Sun: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Mon: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Tue: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Wed: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Thu: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Fri: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Sat: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm.
353 locals recommend
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk Ave
353 locals recommend
Sun: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Mon: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Tue: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Wed: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Thu: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Fri: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm. Sat: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm.