Rachel's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Beautiful park along the Schukyill River, with excellent views of nature and the boathouses. Great for running, biking, skating or walking.
315 locals recommend
Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveBeautiful park along the Schukyill River, with excellent views of nature and the boathouses. Great for running, biking, skating or walking.
Convenience store in case you want to pick up something you forgot. It has a Starbucks inside as well.
137 locals recommend
Target
456 N 5th StConvenience store in case you want to pick up something you forgot. It has a Starbucks inside as well.
Food scene
Awesome spot in old city, if you want to grab a drink, eat amazing Cuban food and dance. The restaurant turns into a dance spot after 10pm. Make sure you make reservations early.
54 locals recommend
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Philadelphia
10 S 2nd StAwesome spot in old city, if you want to grab a drink, eat amazing Cuban food and dance. The restaurant turns into a dance spot after 10pm. Make sure you make reservations early.
My favorite neighborhood cheesesteak spot, you can’t visit Philly without grabbing one. Lines are always out the door!
70 locals recommend
Dalessandro's Steaks
600 Wendover StMy favorite neighborhood cheesesteak spot, you can’t visit Philly without grabbing one. Lines are always out the door!
Perfect spot to get the views of the water and city line. Awesome eats and activities along the boardwalk.
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdPerfect spot to get the views of the water and city line. Awesome eats and activities along the boardwalk.
One of my favorite brunch spots in the neighborhood. Freshly baked assorted bread.
34 locals recommend
Winnie's Manayunk
4266 Main StOne of my favorite brunch spots in the neighborhood. Freshly baked assorted bread.
Absolute all time favorite Brunch location. They have other locations around the city. The food is fresh, unique and it’s byob.
99 locals recommend
Sabrina's Cafe
227 N 34th StAbsolute all time favorite Brunch location. They have other locations around the city. The food is fresh, unique and it’s byob.
Sightseeing
Iconic Rocky steps at the Philadelphia art museum. Great for walking and taking pictures. Nice views of architecture and the city.
206 locals recommend
Rocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyIconic Rocky steps at the Philadelphia art museum. Great for walking and taking pictures. Nice views of architecture and the city.
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Horticultural DriveThis is a great spot to relax on a cozy rooftop and have a couples picnic or even girls night gathering.
27 locals recommend
Cira Green
129 S 30th StThis is a great spot to relax on a cozy rooftop and have a couples picnic or even girls night gathering.