Guidebook for Philadelphia
Sightseeing
Historic Philadelphia Center
A great 3D 360 degree movie as well as a full gift shop here!
Free! Also, insider tip: you can skip the line and see it from the outside window!
755 recommandé par les habitants
Cloche de la Liberté
526 Market StFree! Also, insider tip: you can skip the line and see it from the outside window!
Make sure to get your time slot (free!) at the Independence Visitor's Center before heading here.
569 recommandé par les habitants
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StMake sure to get your time slot (free!) at the Independence Visitor's Center before heading here.
Super helpful for any tourist questions and for an insider scoop on what to do with your day! Additionally, they sell tickets to almost any location in Philly.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Independence Visitor Center
599 Market StSuper helpful for any tourist questions and for an insider scoop on what to do with your day! Additionally, they sell tickets to almost any location in Philly.
If you go before 4:00, Betsy is in the house! Really fun, especially for kids. They have odd hours so definitely give them a call before going.
210 recommandé par les habitants
Maison Betsy Ros
239 Arch StIf you go before 4:00, Betsy is in the house! Really fun, especially for kids. They have odd hours so definitely give them a call before going.
Benjamin Franklin's house, post office, and new museum
14 recommandé par les habitants
Fragments of Franklin Court
322 Market StBenjamin Franklin's house, post office, and new museum
First Bank of the United States
120 S 3rd StFirst National Bank of the United States
Merchants Exchange Building
143 S 3rd StMerchants Exchange Building
Second National Bank of the United States, now a portrait gallery
12 recommandé par les habitants
Second Bank of the United States
420 Chestnut StSecond National Bank of the United States, now a portrait gallery
Meeting spot of the Light Horse Brigade and secret meetings with France
22 recommandé par les habitants
Carpenter's Historic Hall
320 Chestnut StMeeting spot of the Light Horse Brigade and secret meetings with France
Christ Church
20 N American StChurch of the Founding Father's
Christ Church Burial Ground
340 N 5th StBenjamin Franklin's burial site
Three Bears Park
319 Delancey StBeautiful tea garden from the 1700s
Food Scene
An absolute must for visitors. This HUGE market used to be a railroad terminal and is now home to dozens of artisanal shops, restaurants, and crafts.
739 recommandé par les habitants
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StAn absolute must for visitors. This HUGE market used to be a railroad terminal and is now home to dozens of artisanal shops, restaurants, and crafts.
Tattooed Mom
530 South StVery unique and fun bar. Good prices.
Bean Exchange Coffee House
Great coffee in a cute spot
Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
624 S 6th StVery nice French restaurant
Bean Cafe
615 South StHip coffee spot
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StFamous cheese steak spot!
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveFamous cheese steak!
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StFamous cheese steaks!
South Street Philly Bagels
615 S 3rd StGreat bagels for breakfast!
Supper
928 South StDelicious American dining
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th StHighly rated, cozy and romantic BYOB restaurant
Bianca Pizza & Tratorria
514 South StClose pizza!
Starbucks
600 S 9th StStarbucks
Alleged Bar & Pizza and 2nd State Lounge
401 South StHUGE slice of pizza!
Milk & Honey Cafe
518 S 4th StUpscale baked goods and coffee in a hip spot
Amazing restaurant in addition to a coffee shop and bakery/to-go eats
79 recommandé par les habitants
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington SquareAmazing restaurant in addition to a coffee shop and bakery/to-go eats
Family friendly, yummy restaurant and also a fun bar scene for later in the night
18 recommandé par les habitants
Bainbridge Street Barrel House
625-627 S 6th StFamily friendly, yummy restaurant and also a fun bar scene for later in the night
Authentic 18th century tavern where the Founding Fathers dined themselves!
29 recommandé par les habitants
City Tavern Restaurant
138 S 2nd StAuthentic 18th century tavern where the Founding Fathers dined themselves!
Lucha Cartel
207 Chestnut StIncredible guacamole
Hands down best food I've had in Philly - very pricey, but perfect for a fancy night out!
79 recommandé par les habitants
Amada
217-219 Chestnut StHands down best food I've had in Philly - very pricey, but perfect for a fancy night out!
Old City Coffee
221 Church StParticularly good coffee!
The Victoria Freehouse
10 S Front StYummy authentic British pub
Talula's Daily
208 W Washington SquareGreat coffee and treats
Jones
700 Chestnut StFamous Steven Starr restaurant
Arts & Culture
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut StGreat shows!
Incredible spot. Beautiful artwork and design in this 100% unique Philly gem.
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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StIncredible spot. Beautiful artwork and design in this 100% unique Philly gem.
Society Hill Playhouse
507 S 8th StGreat theater- check out their website!
Great art galleries and classes you can peek in on
8 recommandé par les habitants
Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catharine StGreat art galleries and classes you can peek in on
Seasonal and extremely fun lounge chairs, hammocks, games, food, and beer garden along the dock- incredible views!
317 recommandé par les habitants
Parc du port - Spruce Street
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdSeasonal and extremely fun lounge chairs, hammocks, games, food, and beer garden along the dock- incredible views!
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StIndie move theater
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
929 South StGrocery shopping very close by!
SuperFresh
309 S 5th StGrocery shopping very close by!
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StLarge liquor store
Foodery
324 S 10th StGood spot for a 6-pack
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StLiquor store across from groceries!
Black Olive Market
720 S 5th StCute, healthy market
Drinks & Nightlife
Serpico
604 South StVery cool restaurant and bar - upscale!
Olde-timey bar and restaurant with a very European feel
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Saloon Restaurant
750 S 7th StOlde-timey bar and restaurant with a very European feel
Manny Brown's
512 South StClose dive bar
Fun atmosphere, great food, wonderful service - in a very fun spot
12 recommandé par les habitants
Bridget Foy's
200 South StreetFun atmosphere, great food, wonderful service - in a very fun spot
Tokio HeadHouse Restaurant, Bar, and Sushi Catering
122-124 Lombard StUpscale bar experience
National Mechanics
22 S 3rd StFun bar with great drink seletion
The Gaslight
120 Market StNew bar with great atmosphere and music - more upscale
Shopping
Retrospect
508 South StGreat thrift store!
Tucker's Digs
611 S 4th StExtremely cool spot for very rare thrift finds!
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful, safe playground for your kids and pets. Also, basketball court and soccer field!
Starr Garden Playground
600-44 Lombard StWonderful, safe playground for your kids and pets. Also, basketball court and soccer field!
Delicious 18th century ice cream in an authentic ice cream saloon
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The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StDelicious 18th century ice cream in an authentic ice cream saloon
Franklin Square
200 N 6th StVery fun park with a carousel and mini golf