Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
The Sidecar Bar & Grille
2201 Christian StGreat food and beers
Woody's
202 S 13th StStaple gay bar
Fun gay bar. First floor is a piano bar, second floor is a dance club.
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Tavern on Camac
243 S Camac StFun gay bar. First floor is a piano bar, second floor is a dance club.
SoWe Bar & Kitchen
918 S 22nd StGood restuarant.
The Strip Joint
918 S 22nd StNearby place, good vibe, good for a steak.
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StCool place for a drink
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
433 Chestnut StGreat, swanky roof-top bar
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
10 Ave Of The ArtsA fancy bank-turned-hotel with a great lounge/bar in the main area.
McGillin's Olde Ale House
1310 Drury StOldest pub in Philly
Barcade
1114 Frankford Ave80s video games all a quarter each and its a bar!
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveGerman style beer hall
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StTour the brewery, taste the beed
Nice pub feel, moderately priced food. good outdoor seating.
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The Pub & Kitchen
1946 Lombard StNice pub feel, moderately priced food. good outdoor seating.
Brauhaus Schmitz
718 South StGood german food/beer.
Food Scene
Rex 1516
1524 South StGood brunch
Ants Pants Cafe
2212 South StYummy breakfast
Ten Stone
2063 South StGood for a beer...
Fisher Fine Arts (Furness) Library
220 S 34th Stgood coffee!
Good Karma Cafe
928 Pine StGood coffee!
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StRated one of the best in the world
Villa di Roma
936 S 9th StPhenomenal Italian in the Italian Market!
good coffee near Rittenhouse Square
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Metropolitan Pizza & Cafe (Rittenhouse Square)
262 S 19th Stgood coffee near Rittenhouse Square
Great wood fired bagels. Grab a bagel and a coffee, stroll over to Rittenhouse Square, grab a bench, and enjoy!
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Spread Bagelry
262 S 20th StGreat wood fired bagels. Grab a bagel and a coffee, stroll over to Rittenhouse Square, grab a bench, and enjoy!
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StGreat breakfast place, cash only.
Also has an ATM
This place isn't called May's anymore. Its 19 Degrees Cafe. Great corner store, good sandwiches at any time of day, good coffee, and a great place to pick up a decent 6-pack of beer.
Mays Cafe Inc
1847 Christian StThis place isn't called May's anymore. Its 19 Degrees Cafe. Great corner store, good sandwiches at any time of day, good coffee, and a great place to pick up a decent 6-pack of beer.
Whatever the weather, stop in to try out some great ice cream.
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Capogiro Gelato Artisans
119 S 13th StWhatever the weather, stop in to try out some great ice cream.
The Igloo
2223 Grays Ferry AveFrozen Yogurt
Ants Pants Cafe
2212 South StBreakfast!
Shake Shack
2000 Sansom StGood burgers
HipCityVeg
127 S 18th StGreat vegetarian
PHENOMINAL chinese food. Not your typical chinese restaurant. better. classier.
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Han Dynasty
3711 Market StPHENOMINAL chinese food. Not your typical chinese restaurant. better. classier.
Rice & Mix
128 S 12th StGreat, good priced Bi Bim Bap
Eat A Pita
128 S 12th StGood sandwich shop
Percy Street Barbecue
900 South StreetGood BBQ
Sightseeing
Great place for a stroll or jog. Easy to access Fairmount Park and the Art Museum
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Schuylkill Banks
2501 Walnut StGreat place for a stroll or jog. Easy to access Fairmount Park and the Art Museum
Awesome old prison with self guided day tours and a haunted house around halloween
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I-Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveAwesome old prison with self guided day tours and a haunted house around halloween
A great jumping off place for your trip. Tour bookings, maps, advice...
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Independence Visitor Center
599 Market StA great jumping off place for your trip. Tour bookings, maps, advice...
Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Pennsylvania Hospital, The US Mint, and tons more
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I-Independence National Historical Park
Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Pennsylvania Hospital, The US Mint, and tons more
Great place for a relaxing stroll, bike ride, and unique views...
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Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailGreat place for a relaxing stroll, bike ride, and unique views...
Beautiful area, at night the houses are lit up on the riverside.
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Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowBeautiful area, at night the houses are lit up on the riverside.
Good views of city hall, lots of old big buildings (and some new ones), a few play houses, the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts...
South Broad Street
South Broad StreetGood views of city hall, lots of old big buildings (and some new ones), a few play houses, the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts...
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StFancy park to relax and people watch.
Ride The Ducks Philadelphia
Fun/cheesy tour of the city.
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th StRecently redone plaza/park worth checking out.
Arts & Culture
First Food Market
116 S 21st StMuseum of crazy medical oddities
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyWorld renowned art museum
Everything Else
Great art, great views from the front and back, and the rocky steps!
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I-Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyGreat art, great views from the front and back, and the rocky steps!
Walk into the lobby to see one of the largest HD screens in the world. At Christmas time they have an hourly show.
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Comcast Center
1701 John F Kennedy BlvdWalk into the lobby to see one of the largest HD screens in the world. At Christmas time they have an hourly show.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
1001 N Delaware Ave...for you gamblers
Raja Yoga and Meditation Center of Greater Philadelphia
724 S 20th StFor you yoga fanatics, a nearby studio
Kermit's Bake Shoppe
2204 Washington AvenueGood pizza.
Sharon Bank
1900 South StNearby ATM
Entertainment & Activities
Franklin Square
200 N 6th StPretty, family friendly park with mini-golf
Shopping
A true Philadelphian calls this place Wanamakers. Stroll inside to shop or simply be amazed by the architecture and the largest pipe organ in the world. At Christmas there is a light show.
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Macy's Philadelphia
1300 Market StA true Philadelphian calls this place Wanamakers. Stroll inside to shop or simply be amazed by the architecture and the largest pipe organ in the world. At Christmas there is a light show.
Come here in the mornings and stroll the shops/check out the fresh produce.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StCome here in the mornings and stroll the shops/check out the fresh produce.
The Bellvue, and most of Walnut St between broad and 18th, has lot of popular stores.
The Bellevue Philadelphia
200 S Broad StThe Bellvue, and most of Walnut St between broad and 18th, has lot of popular stores.