Orion’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A few of my favorite places to enjoy some of Philly's arts, culture and natural beauty
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyBiggest private collection of Impressionist art in the country!
Studio 34 Yoga Healing Arts
4522 Baltimore AveNice little community yoga studio in W Philly
My favorite local state park- beautiful place for a meditative stroll
39 locals recommend
Ridley Creek State Park
1023 Sycamore Mills RdMy favorite local state park- beautiful place for a meditative stroll
Sprauling green space just outside of Philly- nice trails alongside the Wissahickon Creek
209 locals recommend
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadSprauling green space just outside of Philly- nice trails alongside the Wissahickon Creek
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom StreetSuper hip little jazz club in Center City
Dive bar in hip section of Philly called Manayunk- local and regional music every night of the week.
10 locals recommend
Grape Room
105 Grape StDive bar in hip section of Philly called Manayunk- local and regional music every night of the week.
Awesome neighborhood theater with many independent and foreign films
18 locals recommend
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
824 Lancaster AveAwesome neighborhood theater with many independent and foreign films
Food scene
A few of my favorite eateries in the area
Almaz Cafe
140 S 20th StBest Ethiopian food in Philly!
Blackbird Pizzeria
614 N 2nd StBest vegan pizza/cheesesteaks in Philly!
Vientiane Café
4728 Baltimore AveAmazing Lao/Thai food in W Philly! (Try the King soup!)
Saffron Indian Kitchen
145 Montgomery AveBest Indian in the Philly area!
MOM's Organic Market
1149 E Lancaster AveBest organic/health food store in the area!
The science and art of plant-based food- super upscale vegan restaurant with rotating menu and world class chefs. (Call for reservations!)
76 locals recommend
Vedge
1221 Locust StThe science and art of plant-based food- super upscale vegan restaurant with rotating menu and world class chefs. (Call for reservations!)
Pho & Beyond
47 Easton RoadThe best veggie pho i've ever had, hands down
Neighborhoods
Hip section of Philly with some good restaurants and a couple community parks. A lot of musicians and artists tend to live in W Philly.
7 locals recommend
West Philadelphia
Hip section of Philly with some good restaurants and a couple community parks. A lot of musicians and artists tend to live in W Philly.
Traveler advice
Useful phrases
Jawn
(N.) Philly slang to refer to pretty much anything in the entirety of the world you can't remember the name of or are just too lazy to actually say
Useful phrases
Wuhdder
(N.) How "water" is pronounced 'round these parts.
Useful phrases
Youz
(Pronoun.) The plural of "you".
ex. "Youz guys need some wuhdder?"
Customs and culture
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia's leading religion
Getting around
The 69th St Station trains go directly to Philly
Buses can be hopped right on West Chester Pike at the end of S Kirklyn ave and they'll take you to 69th St Station where you can hop a train.