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Washington Square is a neighborhood of cute storefronts, and a historic, charming vibe. Sip coffee at an inviting cafe or park bench, explore “Antique Row" and a lively restaurant scene.
932 Pine St
932 Pine StreetWashington Square is a neighborhood of cute storefronts, and a historic, charming vibe. Sip coffee at an inviting cafe or park bench, explore “Antique Row" and a lively restaurant scene.
One of the Pennsylvania state wine & liquor stores close to the apartment: a five block walk down Pine Street.
176 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StOne of the Pennsylvania state wine & liquor stores close to the apartment: a five block walk down Pine Street.
Essentials
Not just a "grocery store" but an artisanal beer emporium of local and int'l brews. A few footsteps from the apt's doorstep, it's sweatpants friendly & OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT: incredibly convenient.
24 locals recommend
Foodery
324 S 10th StNot just a "grocery store" but an artisanal beer emporium of local and int'l brews. A few footsteps from the apt's doorstep, it's sweatpants friendly & OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT: incredibly convenient.
Whole Foods Market
929 South StWhole Foods is just two blocks away. Open until 10pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
A blue jeans wine bar. Great wine and beer lists, with happy hour and "Sunday school" specials. Tria is a no-hassle meeting spot for a drink or bistro bite (fare is mostly small plates & cheese).
51 locals recommend
Tria Cafe Wash West
1137 Spruce StA blue jeans wine bar. Great wine and beer lists, with happy hour and "Sunday school" specials. Tria is a no-hassle meeting spot for a drink or bistro bite (fare is mostly small plates & cheese).
Amazing noodles around the corner, if you're able to get a seat. No call-ahead reservations, but it's worth the wait.
35 locals recommend
CHeU noodle bar
255 S 10th StAmazing noodles around the corner, if you're able to get a seat. No call-ahead reservations, but it's worth the wait.
Strangelove's
216 S 11th StGreat for beer lovers. Gastro-pubbish fare.
Food Scene
I adore Mixto, a well-rounded Latin/Cuban restau with a full bar. Massive yet careful plates. I recommend it for dinner, but especially for brunch: it's less than two blocks away.
65 locals recommend
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine StI adore Mixto, a well-rounded Latin/Cuban restau with a full bar. Massive yet careful plates. I recommend it for dinner, but especially for brunch: it's less than two blocks away.
The Moshulu is floating restaurant on Penn's Landing. Who doesn't like dinner on four-masted steel sailing vessel?
Penn's Landing/waterfront in general is a fabulous area to jog, stroll or wander.
38 locals recommend
Moshulu
401 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThe Moshulu is floating restaurant on Penn's Landing. Who doesn't like dinner on four-masted steel sailing vessel?
Penn's Landing/waterfront in general is a fabulous area to jog, stroll or wander.
FARMiCiA
15 S 3rd StNew American fare; a good choice for brunch/lunch. Impressive cocktails.
Chic bistro-style seating in the restaurant area; a just renovated bar + charcuterie, bread & olive bar.
17 locals recommend
Garces Trading Company
1111 Locust StreetChic bistro-style seating in the restaurant area; a just renovated bar + charcuterie, bread & olive bar.
I'm not a vegan myself, and all-vegan fare Vedge is still one of my favorite restaurants in Philly. What else to say? Great bar & inventive tapas-style-optional small and large plates.
76 locals recommend
Vedge
1221 Locust StI'm not a vegan myself, and all-vegan fare Vedge is still one of my favorite restaurants in Philly. What else to say? Great bar & inventive tapas-style-optional small and large plates.
Incredibly convenient: a café right next door to the apartment. Light fare + full espresso bar. Large tables and a backyard seating area.
79 locals recommend
Good Karma Cafe
928 Pine StIncredibly convenient: a café right next door to the apartment. Light fare + full espresso bar. Large tables and a backyard seating area.
This BYO Italian hosts an inviting, sometimes noisy, talk-across-the-tables atmosphere. A neighborhood gem.
29 locals recommend
Mercato
1216 Spruce StThis BYO Italian hosts an inviting, sometimes noisy, talk-across-the-tables atmosphere. A neighborhood gem.
Farm-to-table seafood--so close-by! I haven't tried it yet & would love to hear a guest's review.
7 locals recommend
Farm & Fisherman
1120 Pine StreetFarm-to-table seafood--so close-by! I haven't tried it yet & would love to hear a guest's review.
An all-around unbeatable dining experience close to the water: the drinks, the food and the view are all stellar.
138 locals recommend
Zahav
237 St James PlAn all-around unbeatable dining experience close to the water: the drinks, the food and the view are all stellar.
Arts & Culture
Historic movie theatre on Penn's Landing, usually screening 1-2 films. Easily my favorite matinee in the city. Also check out its sister theatres, the Ritz at the Bourse and the Ritz East.
83 locals recommend
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StHistoric movie theatre on Penn's Landing, usually screening 1-2 films. Easily my favorite matinee in the city. Also check out its sister theatres, the Ritz at the Bourse and the Ritz East.
Philadelphia's pride & joy. Don't forget to scale the steps from _Rocky_!
Weather permitting, I recommend taking the Schuylkill walking path to the museum.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyPhiladelphia's pride & joy. Don't forget to scale the steps from _Rocky_!
Weather permitting, I recommend taking the Schuylkill walking path to the museum.
Sightseeing
Panopticon! This infamous prison is historical tourism at its best.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AvePanopticon! This infamous prison is historical tourism at its best.