Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Flannel
1819 E Passyunk AveGrindcore House
1515 S 4th St Vegan coffee shop
I Heart Cambodia Restaurant
2207 S 7th StGreat bubble tea and smoothies, great spot for lunch outdoors from Spring to Fall, and great opportunity to support local business owners.
Boba & Company
600 W Moyamensing AveGreat bubble tea and smoothies, great spot for lunch outdoors from Spring to Fall, and great opportunity to support local business owners.
Pizzeria Pesto Inc
1925 S Broad StGreat spot for lunch
Great place to go for a delicious dinner. Make reservations in advance, they're a popular spot :)
14 locals recommend
Ristorante Pesto
1915 S Broad StGreat place to go for a delicious dinner. Make reservations in advance, they're a popular spot :)
Isgro Pastries
1009 Christian StBest South Philly traditional bakery
Quirky, great owners, amazing chocolates, great experience of just stepping inside.
21 locals recommend
Rim Cafe
1172 S 9th StQuirky, great owners, amazing chocolates, great experience of just stepping inside.
Anastasi Seafood
1039 S 9th StGreat fresh seafood. Love to support the owners.
Pho Saigon
1100 S Christopher Columbus BlvdGreat Vietnamese food. Good prices, yummy Pho, fast service
Indonesia
1725 Snyder AveCafé y Chocolate
1532 Snyder AveHardena
1754 S Hicks StHole in the wall yummy family owned Indonesian restaurant. Cash only
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StBeer & Coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Bridget Foy's
200 South StreetNice place for happy hour, mostly a local crowd
Lot's of beer varieties, low-key casual scene where people hang out, play games, and watch tv. They don't serve food.
13 locals recommend
Pennsport Beer Boutique
242 Wharton StLot's of beer varieties, low-key casual scene where people hang out, play games, and watch tv. They don't serve food.
China Town
Lot's of places to eat, drink, and sing karaoke
Restaurant/Bar/Live Music/Night Club/Brunch...seasonal pier with view of the Bridge and boats
64 locals recommend
Morgan's Pier
221 N Christopher Columbus BlvdRestaurant/Bar/Live Music/Night Club/Brunch...seasonal pier with view of the Bridge and boats
Parks & Nature
Close by and good for reading a book, taking a walk, enjoying the farmer's market on Sundays, and a place for kids and pets to play
24 locals recommend
Dickinson Square Park
1600 E Moyamensing AveClose by and good for reading a book, taking a walk, enjoying the farmer's market on Sundays, and a place for kids and pets to play
Larger Park with plenty of space to walk or ride your bike, ponds, tennis courts, baseball fields, and skate park.
39 locals recommend
FDR Park
South Broad StreetLarger Park with plenty of space to walk or ride your bike, ponds, tennis courts, baseball fields, and skate park.
You would need to take public transportation or drive to get to this park. But it's worth it for the trails around the Schuylkill River, view from the Art Museum, Water Works behind the Art Museum, and cherry blossoms in the Spring or Fall Folliage
315 locals recommend
Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveYou would need to take public transportation or drive to get to this park. But it's worth it for the trails around the Schuylkill River, view from the Art Museum, Water Works behind the Art Museum, and cherry blossoms in the Spring or Fall Folliage
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadGreat place for hiking and biking trails
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern AveJust beautiful
A bit of a drive, but well worth it if you're in the area for a few days
265 locals recommend
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdA bit of a drive, but well worth it if you're in the area for a few days
Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.Further out in West Philly, but a nice spot
Arts & Culture
Mummers Museum
1100 S 2nd StBecause you're in South Philly...
You will find Isiah Zagar's mosiacs throughout the city. This is a one of a kind museum of his work that you won't want to miss.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StYou will find Isiah Zagar's mosiacs throughout the city. This is a one of a kind museum of his work that you won't want to miss.
Fairmount
First Food Market
116 S 21st StIndependence Hall
520 Chestnut StLiberty Bell
526 Market StUnited States Mint
151 N Independence Mall ESightseeing
The 9th Street/Italian Market is a part of the soul of South Philly
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe 9th Street/Italian Market is a part of the soul of South Philly
Passyunk Square
Lot's of Shops/Restaurants/Bars and Cafes
Ben Franklin Bridge
1 Benjamin Franklin BridgeGreat views and nice walk
Old City District
231 Market StHistorical Sites and night life
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyOldest residential street in America
Entertainment & Activities
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayPhillies!