Guidebook for Philadelphia
Sightseeing
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThe birthplace of democracy.
Historic Boathouse Row is the center of rowing in Philadelphia. Crewing has a long tradition on the Schuylkill River and you can see college crews out training all spring and summer. The Aberdeen Spring Regatta is the largest regatta in the US which is hosted on the Schuylkill River in the spring. A fantastic event to catch.
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Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowHistoric Boathouse Row is the center of rowing in Philadelphia. Crewing has a long tradition on the Schuylkill River and you can see college crews out training all spring and summer. The Aberdeen Spring Regatta is the largest regatta in the US which is hosted on the Schuylkill River in the spring. A fantastic event to catch.
Historic Greek Revival structures overlooking the waterwork waterfall on the Schuylkill River.
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Fairmount Water Works
640 Waterworks DrHistoric Greek Revival structures overlooking the waterwork waterfall on the Schuylkill River.
Parks & Nature
Extensive walking, running, and bike trails, historic homes and neighborhoods...
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Fairmount Park
Reservoir Drive Extensive walking, running, and bike trails, historic homes and neighborhoods...
Extensive Greenway along the Schuylkill River connects downtown Philly with, Manayunk and Wissahickon State Park, extending all the way out to Valley Forge. Ideal for biking, running or just walking.
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Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailExtensive Greenway along the Schuylkill River connects downtown Philly with, Manayunk and Wissahickon State Park, extending all the way out to Valley Forge. Ideal for biking, running or just walking.
Arts & Culture
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe best impression collection in the United States.
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StFantastic art collection on the famous steps. Center point for major city wide events...
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Fantastic art collection on the famous steps. Center point for major city wide events...
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveBob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetGetting Around
Philadelphia 30th Street Station
2955 Market StEverything Else
One of the top botanical gardens in the country, founded by Pierre S du Pont.
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Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdOne of the top botanical gardens in the country, founded by Pierre S du Pont.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rittenhouse Square is the center of many restaurants and lounges in the city, plus one the best parks for people watching or just relaxing.
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Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StRittenhouse Square is the center of many restaurants and lounges in the city, plus one the best parks for people watching or just relaxing.