Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StGreat beer. Great food.
Watkins Drinkery
1712 S 10th StHalf price draft beers ($2.50) during happy hour from 5-7pm.
Stateside
1536 E Passyunk AveGreat cocktails and buck-a-shuck oysters during happy hour.
Essentials
Green Aisle Grocery
1618 E Passyunk AveBoutique grocery shop for local sundries.
The Bottle Shop
1616 E Passyunk AveGreat selection of takeout beer.
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveClosest Supermarket.
Food Scene
Noord
1046 Tasker StOne of several excellent BYOB's on the Avenue.
Fond
1537 S 11th StOne of several great BYOB's on the Avenue.
The best restaurant in Philly from Top Chef Nick Elmi, but you'll need to make a reservation months in advance.
37 locals recommend
Laurel
1617 E Passyunk AveThe best restaurant in Philly from Top Chef Nick Elmi, but you'll need to make a reservation months in advance.
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk AveCreative takes on Asian classics.
P'unk Burger
1823 Passyunk AveGreat local organic burgers and amazing milkshakes.
Flannel
1819 E Passyunk AveNice place for brunch or coffee.
Artisan Boulanger Patissier
1218 Mifflin StBest pastries in Philly.
Black N Brew
1523 E Passyunk AveNice place for coffee or a quick breakfast. Good smoothies too.
Plenty Café
1710 E Passyunk AveReally good coffee. Also good sandwiches for lunch or breakfast.
Grab lunch at DiNic's Roast Beef or one of the many other lunch counters. While you're there pick up some ingredients for dinner. Don't forget to get an apple dumpling from the Dutch Eating Place.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StGrab lunch at DiNic's Roast Beef or one of the many other lunch counters. While you're there pick up some ingredients for dinner. Don't forget to get an apple dumpling from the Dutch Eating Place.
Shopping
CVS
4314 Locust StClosest Pharmacy.
Oldest Outdoor Market in US. Great place to stroll through and check out. Get some ingredients for dinner.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StOldest Outdoor Market in US. Great place to stroll through and check out. Get some ingredients for dinner.
Sightseeing
Philadelphia's main visitor center. Find out about all the city's attractions here.
57 locals recommend
Independence Visitor Center
599 Market StPhiladelphia's main visitor center. Find out about all the city's attractions here.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch StGreat museum celebrating the founding of the US.
Rocky steps! Also, its a great museum with an interesting collection. Make sure to check out the Medieval Arms and Armor exhibit.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRocky steps! Also, its a great museum with an interesting collection. Make sure to check out the Medieval Arms and Armor exhibit.
Amazing eclectic collection of impressionist and primitive art. Don't miss it.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAmazing eclectic collection of impressionist and primitive art. Don't miss it.
Museum of medical oddities. There's nothing else like it. Not for the faint of stomach.
333 locals recommend
First Food Market
116 S 21st StMuseum of medical oddities. There's nothing else like it. Not for the faint of stomach.
Amazing interactive science museum. A must if you have children.
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StAmazing interactive science museum. A must if you have children.
Arts & Culture
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayGo to a Phillies game!
Lincoln Financial Field
One Lincoln Financial Field WayGo to an Eagles game!
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad StFlyers! Sixers! Concerts!