Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
The original location of the best coffee company in Philly, possibly the US.
334 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveThe original location of the best coffee company in Philly, possibly the US.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveThe tea room and curiosity shop is a local, secret gem. Closed Mondays. Try their home brewed Chai.
24 locals recommend
The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop
713 N 4th StThe tea room and curiosity shop is a local, secret gem. Closed Mondays. Try their home brewed Chai.
Family owned Afghan cuisine. Their home made bread is delicious and the rice is the best in the city. Traditional dishes include lamb, chicken, fish, and vegetarian options. Great meal at totally reasonable prices ($10-20 pp).
9 locals recommend
Sansom Kabob House
1300 South StFamily owned Afghan cuisine. Their home made bread is delicious and the rice is the best in the city. Traditional dishes include lamb, chicken, fish, and vegetarian options. Great meal at totally reasonable prices ($10-20 pp).
Sahara Grill
1334 Walnut StFamily owned Lebanese cuisine. Delicious and very reasonably priced ($10-20 pp).
One part fine dining (upstairs) one part casual taqueria (downstairs), this Jose Garces spot is a win win.
38 locals recommend
Distrito
3945 Chestnut StOne part fine dining (upstairs) one part casual taqueria (downstairs), this Jose Garces spot is a win win.
Green Line Cafe
4239 Baltimore AveGreat local coffee spot.
Green Line Cafe
4239 Baltimore AveGreat local coffee spot.
This old timey ice cream shop and soda fountain is a real blast from the past, with locally made offerings and classic American decor. Cash only.
90 locals recommend
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StThis old timey ice cream shop and soda fountain is a real blast from the past, with locally made offerings and classic American decor. Cash only.
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StFood vendors and shopping like you've never seen it!
Slice
1740 Sansom StReally good thin crust pizza.
Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill
4420 Walnut StExcellent Middle Eastern restaurant and bakery.
Arts & Culture
One of only two museums like it in the world, the other located in Paris, this homage to the sculptor Rodin is a destination and is near several other sightseeing and art attractions.
225 locals recommend
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of only two museums like it in the world, the other located in Paris, this homage to the sculptor Rodin is a destination and is near several other sightseeing and art attractions.
Resting atop museum hill overlooking the famous Philadelphia waterworks and boathouse row, you don't have to actually go in the museum to enjoy a day walking around. But, by all means, go inside and check out some of the incredible art, including one of Van Gogh's Sunflowers.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyResting atop museum hill overlooking the famous Philadelphia waterworks and boathouse row, you don't have to actually go in the museum to enjoy a day walking around. But, by all means, go inside and check out some of the incredible art, including one of Van Gogh's Sunflowers.
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StOur nation's first capital.
Museum of medical abnormalities with a curious medicinal herb garden.
333 locals recommend
First Food Market
116 S 21st StMuseum of medical abnormalities with a curious medicinal herb garden.
This music conservatory is world-renowned for turning out some of the best musicians. They have a free student recital series for most of the year.
9 locals recommend
Curtis Institute Of Music
1726 Locust StThis music conservatory is world-renowned for turning out some of the best musicians. They have a free student recital series for most of the year.
Parks & Nature
This pop up garden on the river is a great spot for hanging out, dates, chilling in a hammock, and being in an urban sanctuary.
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThis pop up garden on the river is a great spot for hanging out, dates, chilling in a hammock, and being in an urban sanctuary.
One of Philadelphia's 5 iconic "squares", this park contains the eternal flame as well as some of the region's oldest and biggest trees.
90 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
210 W Washington SquareOne of Philadelphia's 5 iconic "squares", this park contains the eternal flame as well as some of the region's oldest and biggest trees.
One of Philadelphia's 5 iconic "squares" with tons of people watching, sightseeing, and restaurants in the area.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StOne of Philadelphia's 5 iconic "squares" with tons of people watching, sightseeing, and restaurants in the area.
Sightseeing
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyAmerica's oldest street.
Shopping
Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore AveGreat food co-op with local and organic options.
Makkah Market
4249 Walnut StA local Halal food market with various Middle Eastern offerings.
The Fat Chicken
2355 S Bucknell St24x7 local supermarket.
Getting Around
30th Street Station
2955 Market StMain railway hub for Amtrak and Regional Rail
Jefferson Station
Central Regional Rail station
Your local Market-Frankford rail stop, with 6 minute travel time to center city.
18 locals recommend
40th Street Station
Your local Market-Frankford rail stop, with 6 minute travel time to center city.