Guidebook for Philadelphia
Sightseeing
Unique art museum featuring many works by Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, and more
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyUnique art museum featuring many works by Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, and more
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailGreat trail for walking or running by the river
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StWonderful public food market (good for lunch)
I-Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveHistoric prison
First Food Market
116 S 21st StMuseum of medical oddities
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StPark in the center of Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Famous university
Isitatu ye-Rocky
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyFamous statue
I-Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyArt museum
I-Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StBirthplace of the nation
I-Liberty Bell
526 Market StFamous Philly attraction
Food Scene
Mama Palma's
2229 Spruce StDecent Italian/pizza place
Tria Fitler Square
Neighborhood favorite for small plates, wine, and beer
El Rey
2013 Chestnut StGood Mexican place with lots of character
Audrey Claire
276 S 20th StVery good slightly upscale BYOB with outdoor seating
Fitler Dining Room
2201 Spruce StreetUpscale neighborhood bistro
Excellent restaurant (one of the best in Philly) - reservations highly suggested
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Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut StExcellent restaurant (one of the best in Philly) - reservations highly suggested
Gusto Pizzeria
240 S 22nd StTake out pizza and sandwiches
Shake Shack
2000 Sansom StWell known burger joint from NYC
Rival Bros Coffee Bar
2400 Lombard StBest coffee in the neighborhood
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveExcellent coffee
Agno Grill
2104 Chestnut StVeggies bowls and Mediterranean inspired take out
Casual brunch place that gets busy by 11am on weekends
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Day by Day | Restaurant & Catering
2101 Sansom StCasual brunch place that gets busy by 11am on weekends
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StCasual brunch place that gets busy by 10am on weekends
Ants Pants Cafe
2212 South StCasual brunch place
Parc
227 S 18th StVery good traditional French bistro
Good Karma Cafe
928 Pine StPretty good coffee
Abe Fisher
1623 Sansom StExcellent upscale Jewish restaurant
Villa di Roma
936 S 9th StCasual and one of the best in the Italian market
Noord
1046 Tasker StExcellent Northern European BYOB
Ishkabibble's II
517 South StCheesesteaks
PrimoHoagies
1528 W Ritner StHoagies
The Sidecar Bar & Grille
2201 Christian StGood for a beer and casual dining
Village Whiskey
118 S 20th StGreat burgers and drinks with outdoor seating
Essentials
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetGroceries
Rittenhouse Market
1733 Spruce StGroceries
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveGroceries
Entertainment & Activities
I-Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StGood for kids
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicGood for kids
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AvePretty good zoo
Drinks & Nightlife
Tria Taproom
2005 Walnut StGreat for a glass of wine or a beer
Good Dog Bar
224 S 15th StDecent bar with food
The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th StSpeakeasy style bar
Doobies
2201 Lombard StGood dive bar