Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
More of a bar, but a hidden gem with AMAZING and interestingly classy bar food options. Can't go wrong with the brunch menu either! Vegan items on the menu. Wonderful hamburger and vegan burger. Vegan scrapple hash is my favorite brunch option!
59 locals recommend
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveMore of a bar, but a hidden gem with AMAZING and interestingly classy bar food options. Can't go wrong with the brunch menu either! Vegan items on the menu. Wonderful hamburger and vegan burger. Vegan scrapple hash is my favorite brunch option!
Awesome cafe with delicious coffee and pastries, super close to the apartment and a great way to start the day!
24 locals recommend
Philadelphia Java Company
852 S 2nd StAwesome cafe with delicious coffee and pastries, super close to the apartment and a great way to start the day!
The original inventor of the cheesesteak! We encourage guests to try one from Pat's one from Geno's. We prefer Pat's as Geno's has been known to be outwardly racist. They are both open 24 hours. Honestly, the taste of the flaky well-cooked fries and soft baked bread puts Pat's at the top of my list as far as those two options for a cheesesteak. The "Real Tourist Experience." If you want the BEST cheesesteak in Philly you'll check out Ishkabibbles, they have two locations on South Street. I have a link for them as well!
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveThe original inventor of the cheesesteak! We encourage guests to try one from Pat's one from Geno's. We prefer Pat's as Geno's has been known to be outwardly racist. They are both open 24 hours. Honestly, the taste of the flaky well-cooked fries and soft baked bread puts Pat's at the top of my list as far as those two options for a cheesesteak. The "Real Tourist Experience." If you want the BEST cheesesteak in Philly you'll check out Ishkabibbles, they have two locations on South Street. I have a link for them as well!
Ishkabibble's II
517 South StThe BEST Philly Cheesesteak!
Sightseeing
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a mosaicked visionary art environment, gallery, and community arts center that preserves, interprets, and provides access to Isaiah Zagar's unique mosaic art environment and his public murals. You can spot his art all over many South Philly buildings!
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StPhiladelphia's Magic Gardens is a mosaicked visionary art environment, gallery, and community arts center that preserves, interprets, and provides access to Isaiah Zagar's unique mosaic art environment and his public murals. You can spot his art all over many South Philly buildings!
Liberty Bell
526 Market StSee the Pride of the American Liberty Bell!
883 Ft. High platform that gives an incredible 360 degree view of all of Philadelphia! The trip up costs usually around $20. It's open from 10am-9pm.
74 locals recommend
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market St883 Ft. High platform that gives an incredible 360 degree view of all of Philadelphia! The trip up costs usually around $20. It's open from 10am-9pm.
Rocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe iconic Rocky Balboa steps!
Parks & Nature
Awesome boardwalk/pier style park with hammocks and interesting lights hanging from trees! They give light shows every so often! This is definitely a cool area to check out. Boardwalk-style vendors with a variety of food options, a beer garden, trendy high-end restaurant Moshulu that is a ship. There is also paddle boating as well as the Aquarium!
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdAwesome boardwalk/pier style park with hammocks and interesting lights hanging from trees! They give light shows every so often! This is definitely a cool area to check out. Boardwalk-style vendors with a variety of food options, a beer garden, trendy high-end restaurant Moshulu that is a ship. There is also paddle boating as well as the Aquarium!
Wonderful place to ride bikes, run, or just walk and enjoy the views of The Schuykill river and West Philly!
250 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailWonderful place to ride bikes, run, or just walk and enjoy the views of The Schuykill river and West Philly!
Arts & Culture
Wednesdays are pay your way day and the rate to get in is by donation any amount you see fit. However, any day is a great day to check out the famous Art Museum!
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyWednesdays are pay your way day and the rate to get in is by donation any amount you see fit. However, any day is a great day to check out the famous Art Museum!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonderful happy hour M-F $3 margaritas! They give free chips with two different types of salsa - a red and a green. Their food is delicious and the drinks are always just right! They serve food pretty late 1am I think!
137 locals recommend
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveWonderful happy hour M-F $3 margaritas! They give free chips with two different types of salsa - a red and a green. Their food is delicious and the drinks are always just right! They serve food pretty late 1am I think!