Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Parc
227 S 18th StRomarin Martini: Rosemary Infused St. Germain Martini
a.kitchen+bar
135 S 18th StVoted the best coffee, and best coffee shop in America by both Conde Nast and Travel and Leisure.
334 Einheimische empfehlen
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveVoted the best coffee, and best coffee shop in America by both Conde Nast and Travel and Leisure.
Amada
217-219 Chestnut StSpanish tapas by Iron Chef and Philly restauranteur, Jose Garces.
Best happy hour in Philly featuring excellent but inexpensive menu. Get to the bar just before 5pm, as happy hour prices are only valid if you eat at the bar and the food is delicious!
61 Einheimische empfehlen
Sampan
124 S 13th StBest happy hour in Philly featuring excellent but inexpensive menu. Get to the bar just before 5pm, as happy hour prices are only valid if you eat at the bar and the food is delicious!
Tinto
114 S 20th StBasque tapas by Iron Chef, Jose Garces
Marathon On the Square
1839 Spruce StCasual breakfast and brunch in Rittenhouse Square
Philly's newest steakhouse, in the Logan hotel, with outdoor dining.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Urban Farmer Philadelphia
1850 Benjamin Franklin PkwyPhilly's newest steakhouse, in the Logan hotel, with outdoor dining.
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAmerica's oldest prison, founded in the colonial times, housed some of US's most famous prisoners including Al Capone. Haunted!
433 Einheimische empfehlen
Eastern State Penitentiary Museum
2027 Fairmount AveAmerica's oldest prison, founded in the colonial times, housed some of US's most famous prisoners including Al Capone. Haunted!
The best and most highly valued private collection of impressionist art, this collection is directly across the parkway from this apartment building. Every first Friday of the month, the museum hosts a nightly social/party where visitors can drink, party and view the collection at the same time.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Barnes Foundation
300 North Latches LaneThe best and most highly valued private collection of impressionist art, this collection is directly across the parkway from this apartment building. Every first Friday of the month, the museum hosts a nightly social/party where visitors can drink, party and view the collection at the same time.
Largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside of Paris. This is Paris' sister museum.
225 Einheimische empfehlen
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyLargest collection of Rodin sculptures outside of Paris. This is Paris' sister museum.
Parks & Nature
This is the world's largest landscaped park. Take a walk along the river, pass by Philly's iconic Boathouse Row, rent a bike. This park is 50 ft from my building. (to the left)
315 Einheimische empfehlen
Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveThis is the world's largest landscaped park. Take a walk along the river, pass by Philly's iconic Boathouse Row, rent a bike. This park is 50 ft from my building. (to the left)
Drinks & Nightlife
Stratus Rooftop Lounge
433 Chestnut StRooftop bar, in Old City
Vintage
129 S 13th StWine bar and dinner.
The bar is accessed from 18th street side entrance, take the elevator to the roof.
43 Einheimische empfehlen
The Continental Mid-town
1801 Chestnut StThe bar is accessed from 18th street side entrance, take the elevator to the roof.
Shopping
Downtown Philly doesn't have good shopping, but this mall has it all, 20-30 min drive out of Philly.
221 Einheimische empfehlen
König von Preußen
160 N Gulph RdDowntown Philly doesn't have good shopping, but this mall has it all, 20-30 min drive out of Philly.
Sightseeing
Freiheitsglocke
526 Market StElfreth's Gasse
126 Elfreth's AlleyAmerica's oldest street from Colonial times.
Where the Declaration of Independence & Constitution were signed.
569 Einheimische empfehlen
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StWhere the Declaration of Independence & Constitution were signed.
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch StHome of the seamstress who sewed the first US flag