Guidebook for Philadelphia
Arts & Culture
World class Impressionist and Modernist collection of art. Reserve in advance.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyWorld class Impressionist and Modernist collection of art. Reserve in advance.
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the most famous Rodin's works can be found here.
One of the best art museums in North America. This is where the Rocky steps are.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the best art museums in North America. This is where the Rocky steps are.
The most well known performing arts venue in Philadelphia, the architecture of the building is mind blowing. (South Broad Street)
179 locals recommend
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StThe most well known performing arts venue in Philadelphia, the architecture of the building is mind blowing. (South Broad Street)
The best karaoke bar in Philly, it is definitely Asian, for private booths reserve in advance. (Chinatown)
29 locals recommend
Yakitori Boy
211 N 11th StThe best karaoke bar in Philly, it is definitely Asian, for private booths reserve in advance. (Chinatown)
“Amazing” live jazz and “perfectly shaken martinis” in a “speakeasy” atmosphere are one way to win over a “date” at this “chill”, midpriced joint off the Avenue of the Arts;
22 locals recommend
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St“Amazing” live jazz and “perfectly shaken martinis” in a “speakeasy” atmosphere are one way to win over a “date” at this “chill”, midpriced joint off the Avenue of the Arts;
Food Scene
All-American fare, BYOB ( bring your own bottle of alcohol). Could be problematic to get table for weekend brunch.
104 locals recommend
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster AveAll-American fare, BYOB ( bring your own bottle of alcohol). Could be problematic to get table for weekend brunch.
Penang Restaurant
117 N 10th StOur favorite Malaysian restaraunt (Chinatown)
Cosmopolitan bar/restaurant with great martinis and awesome menu. (Old City)
48 locals recommend
The Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar
138 Market StCosmopolitan bar/restaurant with great martinis and awesome menu. (Old City)
Authentic Ethiopian restaurant, eat with your hands if you wish ! (University City)
56 locals recommend
Abyssinia Restaurant
229 S 45th StAuthentic Ethiopian restaurant, eat with your hands if you wish ! (University City)
Erawan Thai Cuisine
123 S 23rd StOur favorite Thai place, BYOB (Chinatown)
Awesome food, great selection of beers, nice neighborhood, do we need to say more ? (Fairmount)
61 locals recommend
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th StAwesome food, great selection of beers, nice neighborhood, do we need to say more ? (Fairmount)
The best Greek restaurant in Philly, the Eastern State Penitentiary is near by. (Fairmount)
43 locals recommend
Zorba's Tavern
2230 Fairmount AveThe best Greek restaurant in Philly, the Eastern State Penitentiary is near by. (Fairmount)
Innumerable selection of beers, the best mussels in town. (Old City)
16 locals recommend
Eulogy Belgian Tavern
136 Chestnut StreetInnumerable selection of beers, the best mussels in town. (Old City)
Amada
217-219 Chestnut StPhiladelphia's premier Spanish restaurant, on the pricey side. (Old City)
Northern Liberties' Spanish restaurant, on some nights it has Flamenco show.
14 locals recommend
Bar Ferdinand
Northern Liberties' Spanish restaurant, on some nights it has Flamenco show.
Rangoon
112 N 9th StAwesome restaurant (Chinatown)
Jamaican Jerk Hut
1436 South StJamaican restaurant, service is a bit slow, but food is great !
St. Stephen's Green
1701 Green StGreat food, awesome beers at this local's favorite hangout !
At Giwa, the highest quality ingredients are used in the pursuit of making healthy, fresh, and delicious Korean food available to enjoy in a unique and comfortable setting.
GIWA Fresh Korean Kitchen
1722 Sansom StAt Giwa, the highest quality ingredients are used in the pursuit of making healthy, fresh, and delicious Korean food available to enjoy in a unique and comfortable setting.
Essentials
High quality groceries shop, has seat-in caffee. (Fairmount/Franklintown)
269 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveHigh quality groceries shop, has seat-in caffee. (Fairmount/Franklintown)
Sightseeing
Tallest masonry building in the world, has observation deck $5. (Center City)
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdTallest masonry building in the world, has observation deck $5. (Center City)
Most beloved park of all Philadelphians. (Center City)
34 locals recommend
Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse
210 W Rittenhouse SquareMost beloved park of all Philadelphians. (Center City)
The most beatiful square in Philadelphia (in our opinion). (Center City)
39 locals recommend
Logan Square
The most beatiful square in Philadelphia (in our opinion). (Center City)
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyOldest surviving street in United States. (Old City)
Walk the campus of one of the oldest Ivy League schools in United States. Make sure to see The Quadrangle at 36th and Spruce. (University City)
165 locals recommend
University of Pennsylvania
Walk the campus of one of the oldest Ivy League schools in United States. Make sure to see The Quadrangle at 36th and Spruce. (University City)
The National Museum of American Jewish History presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore and celebrate the history of Jews in America.(Old City)
53 locals recommend
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S Independence Mall EThe National Museum of American Jewish History presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore and celebrate the history of Jews in America.(Old City)
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.(Fairmount)
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveEastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.(Fairmount)
America's finest museum of medical history, displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th century "cabinet museum" setting.
333 locals recommend
First Food Market
116 S 21st StAmerica's finest museum of medical history, displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th century "cabinet museum" setting.
The Betsy Ross House may be where Betsy Ross lived when she may have made the first American Flag. By 1876, several surviving family members said this was the location. (Old City)
210 locals recommend
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch StThe Betsy Ross House may be where Betsy Ross lived when she may have made the first American Flag. By 1876, several surviving family members said this was the location. (Old City)
Our favorite park, it opened recently and features a new innovative design. Has great views of the Ben Franklin Bridge, very nice illumination that really comes through at dusk. (Old City)
66 locals recommend
Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardOur favorite park, it opened recently and features a new innovative design. Has great views of the Ben Franklin Bridge, very nice illumination that really comes through at dusk. (Old City)
Explore the Chinatown, have some bubble tea, Hong Kong waffles or authentic dumplings. Chinatown also has some interesting stores. Don't miss the Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch.
208 locals recommend
China Town
Explore the Chinatown, have some bubble tea, Hong Kong waffles or authentic dumplings. Chinatown also has some interesting stores. Don't miss the Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch.
Philadelphia's colonial past is found here. You can stroll this ancient neighborhood all day long.(Society Hill/Old City)
25 locals recommend
Society Hill
Philadelphia's colonial past is found here. You can stroll this ancient neighborhood all day long.(Society Hill/Old City)
Magnificent train station, visit it on the way to the University City neighborhood.
222 locals recommend
30th Street Station
2955 Market StMagnificent train station, visit it on the way to the University City neighborhood.
is a road that winds for 4 miles along the Schuylkill River from Eakins Oval before the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is a nice relaxing walk, great views of the river and the city.
141 locals recommend
Kelly Drive
Kelly Driveis a road that winds for 4 miles along the Schuylkill River from Eakins Oval before the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is a nice relaxing walk, great views of the river and the city.
Beautiful cathedral, inside and out , worth visiting.
75 locals recommend
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
1723 Race StBeautiful cathedral, inside and out , worth visiting.
Very nice walking and biking route along the Schuylkill River (part of the Kelly Drive).
204 locals recommend
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowVery nice walking and biking route along the Schuylkill River (part of the Kelly Drive).
Philadelphia’s historic farmers market with an exhilarating selection of baked goods, meats, poultry, seafood, produce, ethnic foods, cookware and eclectic restaurants.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StPhiladelphia’s historic farmers market with an exhilarating selection of baked goods, meats, poultry, seafood, produce, ethnic foods, cookware and eclectic restaurants.
Definitely one of our favorite places in Philly. Don't miss this fully-mosaicked gallery spaces and labyrinth sculpture garden.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StDefinitely one of our favorite places in Philly. Don't miss this fully-mosaicked gallery spaces and labyrinth sculpture garden.
Liberty Bell
526 Market StThe birthplace of the nation.
An internationally renowned educational and research institution dedicated to the understanding of cultural diversity and the exploration of the history of humankind.
110 locals recommend
Penn Museum
3260 South StAn internationally renowned educational and research institution dedicated to the understanding of cultural diversity and the exploration of the history of humankind.
Shopping
Foodery
324 S 10th StBeer shop with 500+ kinds of bottled beers. (Gayborhood)
Historical Italian gourmet store from 1939. (Italian Market)
48 locals recommend
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th StHistorical Italian gourmet store from 1939. (Italian Market)
Drinks & Nightlife
The only sky bar in Philadelphia, a bit pricey but worth the view ! (Center City)
55 locals recommend
R2L Restaurant
50 S 16th StThe only sky bar in Philadelphia, a bit pricey but worth the view ! (Center City)
German bar with great food done in the new concept. Definitely one of the favorite spots of many Philadelphians ! (Norther Liberties/Fishtown)
275 locals recommend
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveGerman bar with great food done in the new concept. Definitely one of the favorite spots of many Philadelphians ! (Norther Liberties/Fishtown)
We have never been, but heard legendary things about it. Dress to impress when you go there, caps and sneakers will prevent you from entering ! (Chinatown)
79 locals recommend
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StWe have never been, but heard legendary things about it. Dress to impress when you go there, caps and sneakers will prevent you from entering ! (Chinatown)
Kite & Key
1836 Callowhill StNeighborhood bar with very good beers and great food selection.
Everything Else
New fancy neighborhood favored by young professionals, Philadelphians just love it. It has many restaurants/bars and various shops. (Northern Liberties)
54 locals recommend
The Piazza
1001 N 2nd StNew fancy neighborhood favored by young professionals, Philadelphians just love it. It has many restaurants/bars and various shops. (Northern Liberties)