Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveGerman beer with pretzels and brats.
In Riva
4116 Ridge AveGreat Italian food, everything is made and prepared from scratch.
Restaurant and bar with some extravagant and amazing food. If you end up here they have a bowling alley downstairs.
30 locals recommend
Harp & Crown
1525 Sansom StRestaurant and bar with some extravagant and amazing food. If you end up here they have a bowling alley downstairs.
A Stephen Starr restaurant with a fancy take on Mexican food, if you love margaritas this is the spot to come.
137 locals recommend
El Vez
121 S 13th StA Stephen Starr restaurant with a fancy take on Mexican food, if you love margaritas this is the spot to come.
Flagship coffee shop for La Colombe. If you love coffee and are in fish town I would check this place out as they have a nice set up and some amazing food.
334 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveFlagship coffee shop for La Colombe. If you love coffee and are in fish town I would check this place out as they have a nice set up and some amazing food.
Mission Taqueria
1516 Sansom StFancy Mexican food and margaritas
Amazing food, only open for dinner and brunch. Pizza, pasta, and steaks.
94 locals recommend
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StAmazing food, only open for dinner and brunch. Pizza, pasta, and steaks.
Great coffee shop with a some amazing coffee. Our favorite has notes of blueberry which is delicious.
21 locals recommend
Greenstreet Coffee Co.
1101 Spruce StGreat coffee shop with a some amazing coffee. Our favorite has notes of blueberry which is delicious.
Great coffee and on weekends they host Hello doughnuts which are divine.
83 locals recommend
ReAnimator Coffee
1523 E Susquehanna AveGreat coffee and on weekends they host Hello doughnuts which are divine.
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StDonuts and coffee and after 11am chicken sandwiches
Rival Bros Coffee Bar
1100 Tasker StBuena Onda
1901 Callowhill StAmazing tacos, try the fish tacos if you get a chance.
Sightseeing
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StWhile you are here check out the friendship arch, reading terminal market, and many great Chinese restaurants.
208 locals recommend
China Town
While you are here check out the friendship arch, reading terminal market, and many great Chinese restaurants.
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch StSee the house that Betsy Ross lived in.
Here you get to see the foundation that is still intact of Ben Franklins former house. There is also a museum here great for kids.
49 locals recommend
Benjamin Franklin Museum
317 Chestnut StHere you get to see the foundation that is still intact of Ben Franklins former house. There is also a museum here great for kids.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StFamous prison that housed Al Capone. Also said to be haunted.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveFamous prison that housed Al Capone. Also said to be haunted.
Liberty Bell
526 Market StBattleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial
100 Clinton StTour the Battleship New Jersey
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
532 N 7th StReading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StOldest standing neighborhood in America. First Sunday of every month you can tour houses.
154 locals recommend
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyOldest standing neighborhood in America. First Sunday of every month you can tour houses.
Beautiful architecture, you can tour city hall and go to the top for views.
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdBeautiful architecture, you can tour city hall and go to the top for views.
Parks & Nature
A trail that takes you by an abandoned pier, feel free to grab some spray paint and partake in this awesome mural.
22 locals recommend
Graffiti Pier
A trail that takes you by an abandoned pier, feel free to grab some spray paint and partake in this awesome mural.
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadArts & Culture
Fun museum with a hands on approach, Escape rooms, and much more.
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StFun museum with a hands on approach, Escape rooms, and much more.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRocky steps and museum
First Food Market
116 S 21st StMedical Museum
Penn Museum
3260 South StUnearthing the riches of the world’s cultural heritage
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd StEverything Else
If you are coming here for a graduation or to visit a friend we are only a 5-10 min walk away or a min drive down the road.
63 locals recommend
Temple University
1801 N Broad StIf you are coming here for a graduation or to visit a friend we are only a 5-10 min walk away or a min drive down the road.
Drinks & Nightlife
Writer's Block Rehab
1342 Cypress StBar specializing in craft cocktails.
Tria Cafe Rittenhouse
123 S 18th StWine bar and snacks
Original 13 Ciderworks
1526 N American StSir Charles Cider, some of the best ciders in Philadelphia.
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StYards new headquarters brewery and taproom.
Outdoor bar located in South Philly on top of an old abandoned high school with some amazing views of the city.
62 locals recommend
Bok Bar
800 Mifflin StOutdoor bar located in South Philly on top of an old abandoned high school with some amazing views of the city.
Coda
1712 Walnut StSpecializing in house music
Getting Around
Temple University station
927 W Berks StTrain station to take you downtown. Cash only.
You can catch the subway up to this train stop from downtown. It will take you to Fishtown a popular neighborhood.
77 locals recommend
Girard Station
1200 N Front StYou can catch the subway up to this train stop from downtown. It will take you to Fishtown a popular neighborhood.