Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Entertainment & Activities

A lovely green outdoor neighborhood hub. It's the perfect spot for a picnic in the springtime, sledding in winter, soccer games in "the bowl", farmers' markets, craft fairs, free concerts, or a canine
188 locals recommend
Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore Ave
188 locals recommend
A lovely green outdoor neighborhood hub. It's the perfect spot for a picnic in the springtime, sledding in winter, soccer games in "the bowl", farmers' markets, craft fairs, free concerts, or a canine
Embodies the "new" Philadelphia: food trucks, art installations, rotating decorative themes, and a grand view of the Delaware River waterfront.
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
317 locals recommend
Embodies the "new" Philadelphia: food trucks, art installations, rotating decorative themes, and a grand view of the Delaware River waterfront.
Kid-oriented approach to making science fun.
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St
458 locals recommend
Kid-oriented approach to making science fun.

Sightseeing

There's not much to see or do, but it's at the top of most visitors' lists.
755 locals recommend
Liberty Bell
526 Market St
755 locals recommend
There's not much to see or do, but it's at the top of most visitors' lists.
A curious mix of old-and-new, fancy-and-filthy, & Italian-and-otherwise. Embodies the current state of Philadelphia.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th St
419 locals recommend
A curious mix of old-and-new, fancy-and-filthy, & Italian-and-otherwise. Embodies the current state of Philadelphia.
No longer the counterculture mecca, it still boasts a nightlife and music scene like nowhere else.
32 locals recommend
South Street Headhouse District
407 Pine St
32 locals recommend
No longer the counterculture mecca, it still boasts a nightlife and music scene like nowhere else.
Breath-taking mosaic maze.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South St
385 locals recommend
Breath-taking mosaic maze.
The best in people-watching, shopping, restaurants and bars, street performers, and much more.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th St
620 locals recommend
The best in people-watching, shopping, restaurants and bars, street performers, and much more.

Essentials

Catering to those who seek organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, or just delicious prepared foods and ingredients. Everything from soy milk to Philly Cow Share.
146 locals recommend
Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore Ave
146 locals recommend
Catering to those who seek organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, or just delicious prepared foods and ingredients. Everything from soy milk to Philly Cow Share.

Everything Else

Ivy League, speaks for itself.
165 locals recommend
University of Pennsylvania
165 locals recommend
Ivy League, speaks for itself.
Award-winning and results-driven, Drexel University provides the other half of the academic pride of Philadelphia.
88 locals recommend
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut St
88 locals recommend
Award-winning and results-driven, Drexel University provides the other half of the academic pride of Philadelphia.
The main entry-and-exit station for visitors arriving by train or bus.
222 locals recommend
30th Street Station
2955 Market St
222 locals recommend
The main entry-and-exit station for visitors arriving by train or bus.

Arts & Culture

Other than the museum itself, folks flock for the excellent views of Boathouse Row, the Ben Franklin Parkway, and of course the "Rocky" steps.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 locals recommend
Other than the museum itself, folks flock for the excellent views of Boathouse Row, the Ben Franklin Parkway, and of course the "Rocky" steps.
A museum of medical oddities. Consistently voted as a favorite among tourists.
333 locals recommend
First Food Market
116 S 21st St
333 locals recommend
A museum of medical oddities. Consistently voted as a favorite among tourists.
Any time of the year, you can watch a Philadelphia sports team lose.
161 locals recommend
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank Way
161 locals recommend
Any time of the year, you can watch a Philadelphia sports team lose.
Truly world-class art museum, next door to another world-class art museum.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 locals recommend
Truly world-class art museum, next door to another world-class art museum.

Food Scene

Your one-stop shop for all things food-related in Philadelphia.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
739 locals recommend
Your one-stop shop for all things food-related in Philadelphia.
One of many authentic (and delicious) Ethiopian restaurants typical of West Philly. Also typical? an exclusive attached bar featuring live music and a hip/artsy crowd.
56 locals recommend
Abyssinia Restaurant
229 S 45th St
56 locals recommend
One of many authentic (and delicious) Ethiopian restaurants typical of West Philly. Also typical? an exclusive attached bar featuring live music and a hip/artsy crowd.
Fantastic and friendly restaurant in the heart of the "little Lebanon" neighborhood in West Philly.
41 locals recommend
Saad's Halal Restaurant
4500 Walnut St
41 locals recommend
Fantastic and friendly restaurant in the heart of the "little Lebanon" neighborhood in West Philly.

Drinks & Nightlife

Beer nerds have died and gone to heaven.
17 locals recommend
Bottle Shop at Local 44
4329 Spruce St
17 locals recommend
Beer nerds have died and gone to heaven.