Guidebook for Philadelphia
Shopping
Stretch of food vendors, Lorenzo's Pizza, Sarcones bakery/sandwiches, cheese shops, coffee and fun Philadelphia atmosphere if you enjoy outdoor markets.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StStretch of food vendors, Lorenzo's Pizza, Sarcones bakery/sandwiches, cheese shops, coffee and fun Philadelphia atmosphere if you enjoy outdoor markets.
Food Scene
It is the oldest operating indoor market in the City. Great place to eat, people watch, buy fun food and other treats. Open during the week and weekends until 6pm.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StIt is the oldest operating indoor market in the City. Great place to eat, people watch, buy fun food and other treats. Open during the week and weekends until 6pm.
Amazing bar and local food. Pricey but worth it. In nice weather, try to sit in the back/outdoor section. Otherwise, the bar is the best place to sit. Great cocktails!!!
22 locals recommend
Southwark Restaurant
701 S 4th StAmazing bar and local food. Pricey but worth it. In nice weather, try to sit in the back/outdoor section. Otherwise, the bar is the best place to sit. Great cocktails!!!
Red Hook Coffee and Tea
765 S 4th Stgreat neighborhood coffee shop!
Fitz and Starts
743 S 4th StAwesome food for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
fabulous thin crust pizza, wonderful salads, a bar and they show silent movies on the wall!
55 locals recommend
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th Stfabulous thin crust pizza, wonderful salads, a bar and they show silent movies on the wall!
The Good King Tavern
614 South 7th StreetGreat local food/bar
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StAll they do is coffee, donuts and Korean fried chicken!
Sightseeing
Fascinating outdoor/indoor tour of a very old prison from the 1800s. Al Capone was one of the many famous "visitors" there. Philly's Alcatraz.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveFascinating outdoor/indoor tour of a very old prison from the 1800s. Al Capone was one of the many famous "visitors" there. Philly's Alcatraz.
Great park and general area. About 20 min walk from the house. People watch, picnic, read a book or visit the surrounding outdoor cafes for drinks/food. Nearby Walnut street have great shops.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StGreat park and general area. About 20 min walk from the house. People watch, picnic, read a book or visit the surrounding outdoor cafes for drinks/food. Nearby Walnut street have great shops.
I love this amazing reclaimed space of tiles/mosaic mazes, walkways and nocks. Amazing use of recycled materials!
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StI love this amazing reclaimed space of tiles/mosaic mazes, walkways and nocks. Amazing use of recycled materials!
Great area to walk around during the day to visit art galleries, stores, Betsy Ross' house and Ben Franklin's workshops. In the evening, lots of bars and restaurants, too.
258 locals recommend
Old City District
231 Market StGreat area to walk around during the day to visit art galleries, stores, Betsy Ross' house and Ben Franklin's workshops. In the evening, lots of bars and restaurants, too.
Everything Else
Especially if you have a car, this beautiful arboretum within city limits (but about a 25 min driver) is a beautiful space. Tree house too! Admission is NOT cheap but worth it if you like gardens.
65 locals recommend
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern AveEspecially if you have a car, this beautiful arboretum within city limits (but about a 25 min driver) is a beautiful space. Tree house too! Admission is NOT cheap but worth it if you like gardens.
Check out their schedule for fun music. There is also a bar/restaurant, too. Near Penn's campus.
38 locals recommend
World Cafe Live Philadelphia
3025 Walnut StCheck out their schedule for fun music. There is also a bar/restaurant, too. Near Penn's campus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Underground Arts
1200 Callowhill StThe Twisted Tail
509 S 2nd StBar and music venue on the weekends
Entertainment & Activities
great outdoor summer performing arts venue. Check their performance schedule!
55 locals recommend
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside Avegreat outdoor summer performing arts venue. Check their performance schedule!