Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
Time
1315 Sansom StFantastic Jazz bar + good food & delicious cocktails
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StFun speakeasy in the heart of Chinatown
while they are actually a restaurant, and their food is good, I would recommend going here for a pre-dinner/pre-show cocktail. Great space and the bartenders are fantastic.
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R&D
1206 Frankford Avewhile they are actually a restaurant, and their food is good, I would recommend going here for a pre-dinner/pre-show cocktail. Great space and the bartenders are fantastic.
Fantastic outdoor bar in South Philly with beautiful views of the city. Only open during the summer months - check here to confirm hours and such: http://www.bok-bar.com/
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Bok Bar
800 Mifflin StFantastic outdoor bar in South Philly with beautiful views of the city. Only open during the summer months - check here to confirm hours and such: http://www.bok-bar.com/
Food Scene
Delicious coffee, great pastries and breakfast options + a fun space to relax in while planning out what you'd like to do for the day!
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One Shot Cafe
217 W George StDelicious coffee, great pastries and breakfast options + a fun space to relax in while planning out what you'd like to do for the day!
Honey Cristo is MY FAVE - but everything here is delicious and reasonably priced. **CASH ONLY**
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Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StHoney Cristo is MY FAVE - but everything here is delicious and reasonably priced. **CASH ONLY**
Great food & margaritas - there are a few spots around in the area that serve mexican, but this is my local fave.
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Cantina Dos Segundos
931 N 2nd StGreat food & margaritas - there are a few spots around in the area that serve mexican, but this is my local fave.
This is off the beaten path a bit, but worth going to for their weekend brunch+live jazz music. They serve delicious bloody marys!
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Jerry's Bar
129 W Laurel StThis is off the beaten path a bit, but worth going to for their weekend brunch+live jazz music. They serve delicious bloody marys!
Parks & Nature
This is probably the closet thing to the city in terms of hiking and mountain biking trails. I often will bring my dog with me for hikes. There are several sandy access points to the river where kids and dogs run around and play
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Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadThis is probably the closet thing to the city in terms of hiking and mountain biking trails. I often will bring my dog with me for hikes. There are several sandy access points to the river where kids and dogs run around and play
Essentials
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveCVS
4314 Locust St180 W Girard Ave
180 West Girard AvenueFine Wine & Liquor - located directly below the ACME grocery store
The Foodery
837 N 2nd Stcraft beer store
Global Beer Distribution
Beer warehouse for purchasing cases
If you're traveling with a 4 legged friend, there is a dog park located just 2 blocks away.
Orianna Hill Park
Poplar StreetIf you're traveling with a 4 legged friend, there is a dog park located just 2 blocks away.
Entertainment & Activities
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen StMusic venue: http://www.thefillmorephilly.com/
North Bowl Lounge n Lanes
909 N 2nd StBowling alley, arcade + pool tables & bar
Punch Line Philly
33 W Laurel StComedy Club
Getting Around
SEPTA - $2.50 for single trip - purchase passes at the train station.
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2nd St Station
SEPTA - $2.50 for single trip - purchase passes at the train station.