Guidebook for Philadelphia
Essentials
Dry Cleaner, Alterations
Whole Foods Market
929 South StEssene Market & Café
719 S 4th StHealth food store with buffet & juice bar.
Walking distance
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut Stwalking distance pharmacy
CVS
4314 Locust Stwalking distance pharmacy
Parks & Nature
troll through the classical English landscape structures and sculpture gardens at Morris Arboretum, a 92-acre Victorian arboretum. Watch for birds as you enjoy the elegant beauty of the 19th-century grounds, complete with a formal rose garden, majestic old trees and unusual plants from North America, Asia, Africa and Europe. And the arboretum’s soaring permanent exhibit let’s you get a bird’s eye view of the forest on a 450-foot-long canopy walk more than 50 feet above ground level.
65 locals recommend
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern Avetroll through the classical English landscape structures and sculpture gardens at Morris Arboretum, a 92-acre Victorian arboretum. Watch for birds as you enjoy the elegant beauty of the 19th-century grounds, complete with a formal rose garden, majestic old trees and unusual plants from North America, Asia, Africa and Europe. And the arboretum’s soaring permanent exhibit let’s you get a bird’s eye view of the forest on a 450-foot-long canopy walk more than 50 feet above ground level.
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailHiking trail along the Schuylkill River
Seven miles of serene wilderness along the Wissahickon Creek
209 locals recommend
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadSeven miles of serene wilderness along the Wissahickon Creek
Fairmount Park, a 2,050-acre gem, offers more than 50 miles of designated trails, 43 sculptures, two performing arts centers, the Philadelphia Zoo, Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens, historic mansions, the Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse and renowned museums. Tip: Head to Belmont Plateau (above) for unreal skyline views.
315 locals recommend
Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveFairmount Park, a 2,050-acre gem, offers more than 50 miles of designated trails, 43 sculptures, two performing arts centers, the Philadelphia Zoo, Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens, historic mansions, the Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse and renowned museums. Tip: Head to Belmont Plateau (above) for unreal skyline views.
Philadelphia's most popular town square. Farmers market on Saturday's mornings
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StPhiladelphia's most popular town square. Farmers market on Saturday's mornings
The quarter-mile stretch of the former Reading Railroad that makes up the first phase of the Rail Park officially debuted in June 2018. The space includes plantings, artwork, seating areas and giant wooden swings.
33 locals recommend
The Rail Park
1150 N Broad StThe quarter-mile stretch of the former Reading Railroad that makes up the first phase of the Rail Park officially debuted in June 2018. The space includes plantings, artwork, seating areas and giant wooden swings.
Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardRelaxing waterfront respite in the heart of the city
In 2014, City Hall’s western-facing front yard transformed from a concrete sweep to a multi-use park, complete with tree groves, benches, a cafe and areas for outdoor events and performances. A large programmable fountain offers children a place to romp and splash in warm weather. During the winter, an ice rink brings skaters to the park.
81 locals recommend
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th StIn 2014, City Hall’s western-facing front yard transformed from a concrete sweep to a multi-use park, complete with tree groves, benches, a cafe and areas for outdoor events and performances. A large programmable fountain offers children a place to romp and splash in warm weather. During the winter, an ice rink brings skaters to the park.
In winter, riverside pop-up village Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest features Philadelphia’s largest outdoor skating rink, cozy lodge with fireplaces and food from local restaurateurs and festive winter drinks, twinkling lights, outdoor fire pits and arcade games. Come summer, the space transforms into Summerfest, which includes an outdoor roller-skating rink, mini-golf, boardwalk-style rides and games and an air-conditioned lodge outfitted with rocking chairs for relaxing and people watching.
53 locals recommend
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S Christopher Columbus BlvdIn winter, riverside pop-up village Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest features Philadelphia’s largest outdoor skating rink, cozy lodge with fireplaces and food from local restaurateurs and festive winter drinks, twinkling lights, outdoor fire pits and arcade games. Come summer, the space transforms into Summerfest, which includes an outdoor roller-skating rink, mini-golf, boardwalk-style rides and games and an air-conditioned lodge outfitted with rocking chairs for relaxing and people watching.
Created for and by the Philadelphia community, Cherry Street Pier is a mixed-use public space on the central Delaware River waterfront. Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, it is a year-round creative incubator, marketplace, performance venue, and social space for all of Philadelphia to enjoy. Food, Drinks and Artists
27 locals recommend
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus BlvdCreated for and by the Philadelphia community, Cherry Street Pier is a mixed-use public space on the central Delaware River waterfront. Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, it is a year-round creative incubator, marketplace, performance venue, and social space for all of Philadelphia to enjoy. Food, Drinks and Artists
Bartram's Garden is a historic Philadelphia garden and arboretum. It is the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America. Located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, it covers 46 acres and includes a historic botanical garden and arboretum.
77 locals recommend
Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.Bartram's Garden is a historic Philadelphia garden and arboretum. It is the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America. Located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, it covers 46 acres and includes a historic botanical garden and arboretum.
Sightseeing
Philadelphia's newest museum. Tells the story of the American Revolutionary War.
Philly's newest museum. Dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution.
122 locals recommend
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd StPhilly's newest museum. Dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution.
A favorite museum for the History of the constitution
172 locals recommend
National Constitution Center
525 Arch StA favorite museum for the History of the constitution
Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StIndependence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveThe country's Oldest, First Penitentiary in U.S.A.
The Mütter Museum is a medical museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment. The museum is part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
333 locals recommend
First Food Market
116 S 21st StThe Mütter Museum is a medical museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment. The museum is part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Arts & Culture
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyMatisse, Picasso, Van Gogh & More. Make a reservation in advance.
It contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.
333 locals recommend
First Food Market
116 S 21st StIt contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Run up the front steps like Rocky!
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Run up the front steps like Rocky!
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts venue located at 300 South Broad Street at the corner of Spruce Street, along the stretch known as the "Avenue of the Arts", in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
179 locals recommend
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StThe Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts venue located at 300 South Broad Street at the corner of Spruce Street, along the stretch known as the "Avenue of the Arts", in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A museum and art school founded in 1805. The first and oldest art museum and art school in USA.
47 locals recommend
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 N Broad StA museum and art school founded in 1805. The first and oldest art museum and art school in USA.
Entertainment & Activities
Cross the Delaware River and explore the New Jersey side. The Camden Aquarium is fun to visit.
The Spruce Street Harbor Park is an urban beach located in Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Open during the summer, the place features a boardwalk along the Delaware River with a beachfront atmosphere.
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThe Spruce Street Harbor Park is an urban beach located in Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Open during the summer, the place features a boardwalk along the Delaware River with a beachfront atmosphere.
Aside from the great views of the Delaware that you’ll get from Cherry Street Pier, a renovated shipping dock, there are a bunch of food vendors (like Little Baby’s and Hardena) and shipping containers made into pop-up art exhibits. They also do flea markets every few weeks, and movie nights every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
27 locals recommend
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus BlvdAside from the great views of the Delaware that you’ll get from Cherry Street Pier, a renovated shipping dock, there are a bunch of food vendors (like Little Baby’s and Hardena) and shipping containers made into pop-up art exhibits. They also do flea markets every few weeks, and movie nights every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Shopping
Bloomingdale's Outlet
1625 Chestnut StUpscale discount department store for apparel, accessories & cosmetics.
UNIQLO
1608 Chestnut Stgood prices on down coats, heattech jeans that generate heat
Fabric Row offers small boutique shopping, coffee & bagel shops, fabric shops, galleries and yoga studios.
11 locals recommend
ATM Fabric Row
700 S 4th StFabric Row offers small boutique shopping, coffee & bagel shops, fabric shops, galleries and yoga studios.
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th StCheese shop