Guidebook for Philadelphia
Essentials
Nearby bodega, great for milk, bread, eggs, and other essentials. They also have an ATM.
Nuñez Deli & Grocery
1544 Christian StNearby bodega, great for milk, bread, eggs, and other essentials. They also have an ATM.
Open 24/7, this store is great if you need to pick up something late at night and the Rite-Aid across the street is closed. They also have an ATM.
14 locals recommend
Sunoco Gas Station
2201 Walnut StOpen 24/7, this store is great if you need to pick up something late at night and the Rite-Aid across the street is closed. They also have an ATM.
Shopping
A really big pharmacy, they sell groceries, house supplies, electronics, food, snacks, stamps, batteries, etc. All sorts of stuff.
187 locals recommend
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut StA really big pharmacy, they sell groceries, house supplies, electronics, food, snacks, stamps, batteries, etc. All sorts of stuff.
Circle Thrift
2233 Frankford AveNearest thrift store
Drinks & Nightlife
Probably the nearest bar that I go to. They're super cheap but super cramped. Don't go here unless you like rubbing shoulders with strangers in a dark room and drinking cheap beer.
305 locals recommend
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetProbably the nearest bar that I go to. They're super cheap but super cramped. Don't go here unless you like rubbing shoulders with strangers in a dark room and drinking cheap beer.
Boot & Saddle
1131 S Broad StNeat local bar with regular musical acts
Everything Else
Nearest subway station -- only about 3 blocks from the apartment. This station is on the Broad Street Line (BSL, or orange line).
36 locals recommend
Ellsworth-Federal station
Nearest subway station -- only about 3 blocks from the apartment. This station is on the Broad Street Line (BSL, or orange line).
Food Scene
Starbucks
1002 S Broad StNearest Starbucks, free WiFi, right on Broad Street
The Coffee Bar
1701 Locust StGreat coffee and free refills! Almost unheard of in the city.
Randazzo's Pizzeria
1826 South StGreat local pizza place. Good quality for a decent price.
Entertainment & Activities
A big public park near lots of retail stores, definitely worth a visit.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StA big public park near lots of retail stores, definitely worth a visit.
Sightseeing
The beautiful Philadelphia City Hall! Mid 19th-Century French-style architecture will make you feel like you've ended up in Paris
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdThe beautiful Philadelphia City Hall! Mid 19th-Century French-style architecture will make you feel like you've ended up in Paris
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyA world-class museum in a beautiful parkway.