Guidebook for Philadelphia

Stephanie
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

They do great sandwiches and even have a few vegan options. They also function as a bottle shop with a good selection of beer and cider.
74 localnici recomandă
Rybrew
2600 W Girard Ave
74 localnici recomandă
They do great sandwiches and even have a few vegan options. They also function as a bottle shop with a good selection of beer and cider.
Good coffee and pastry selection. We like what they stand for: http://themonkeyandtheelephant.org/about-us/
65 localnici recomandă
The Monkey & The Elephant
2831 W Girard Ave
65 localnici recomandă
Good coffee and pastry selection. We like what they stand for: http://themonkeyandtheelephant.org/about-us/
Everything is vegetarian or vegan BUT meat-eating folks love this place as well. I have yet to find a better vegetarian spot in the city for an affordable quick bite. Great sandwiches, great dessert--all homemade.
21 localnici recomandă
Govinda's Vegetarian Cuisine
1408 South St
21 localnici recomandă
Everything is vegetarian or vegan BUT meat-eating folks love this place as well. I have yet to find a better vegetarian spot in the city for an affordable quick bite. Great sandwiches, great dessert--all homemade.
Amazing Italian food--there pizza is fantastic. The restaurant can be busy but worth the wait.
27 localnici recomandă
Zavino
112 S 13th St
27 localnici recomandă
Amazing Italian food--there pizza is fantastic. The restaurant can be busy but worth the wait.
Another great vegan spot. A bit pricey but the atmosphere is speakeasy-ish. Friends with all types of diets enjoy eating here.
47 localnici recomandă
Charlie was a sinner.
131 S 13th St
47 localnici recomandă
Another great vegan spot. A bit pricey but the atmosphere is speakeasy-ish. Friends with all types of diets enjoy eating here.
More incredible Italian food--creative pizza and Sunday night movies.
55 localnici recomandă
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th St
55 localnici recomandă
More incredible Italian food--creative pizza and Sunday night movies.
Have brunch or dinner on the world's largest and oldest square-rigged vessel. Renamed by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, this ship's history is reason alone to visit.
38 localnici recomandă
Moshulu
401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
38 localnici recomandă
Have brunch or dinner on the world's largest and oldest square-rigged vessel. Renamed by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, this ship's history is reason alone to visit.
Jose Garces' restaurants are top notch--there are several that he owns throughout the city if you look him up online.
17 localnici recomandă
Garces Trading Company
1111 Locust Street
17 localnici recomandă
Jose Garces' restaurants are top notch--there are several that he owns throughout the city if you look him up online.
Marc Vetri is an award-winning chef--his restaurant is top-notch
28 localnici recomandă
Vetri Cucina
1312 Spruce St
28 localnici recomandă
Marc Vetri is an award-winning chef--his restaurant is top-notch
The world's only pizza museum. Owned by a few friends and neighbors of ours, this is a unique experience. Pizza Brain is not only a great pizza shop with a truly unique tasting pie, but also houses the world's largest collection of pizza memorabilia (so confusing, right?)
111 localnici recomandă
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford Ave
111 localnici recomandă
The world's only pizza museum. Owned by a few friends and neighbors of ours, this is a unique experience. Pizza Brain is not only a great pizza shop with a truly unique tasting pie, but also houses the world's largest collection of pizza memorabilia (so confusing, right?)
The best new breakfast spot. Dottie's donuts are delicious--we get them fairly regularly. They also have coffee and bagels.
19 localnici recomandă
Dottie's Donuts
4529 Springfield Ave
19 localnici recomandă
The best new breakfast spot. Dottie's donuts are delicious--we get them fairly regularly. They also have coffee and bagels.
Another great breakfast spot--they do fried chicken and donuts and come highly recommended. There are two other locations in the city as well.
130 localnici recomandă
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd St
130 localnici recomandă
Another great breakfast spot--they do fried chicken and donuts and come highly recommended. There are two other locations in the city as well.
A fancier vegan dinner spot--everything is delicious, though they do have smaller portions.
76 localnici recomandă
Vedge
1221 Locust St
76 localnici recomandă
A fancier vegan dinner spot--everything is delicious, though they do have smaller portions.
All-vegan pizza joint with some pretty creative dishes.
15 localnici recomandă
Blackbird Pizzeria
507 South 6th Street
15 localnici recomandă
All-vegan pizza joint with some pretty creative dishes.
TACOS! This place has a great happy hour special--neighborhood favorite is the Nachos de Kenzo. They also have a full bar and serve up a mean brunch on the weekends.
167 localnici recomandă
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris St
167 localnici recomandă
TACOS! This place has a great happy hour special--neighborhood favorite is the Nachos de Kenzo. They also have a full bar and serve up a mean brunch on the weekends.
Nice vegan-only market with a fresh selection
Vegan Commissary
1429 Wolf St
Nice vegan-only market with a fresh selection

Drinks & Nightlife

We love this spot--it is definitely a hole-in-the-wall bar but the owner is very friendly and they have great Ethiopian food.
36 localnici recomandă
ERA
2743 Poplar St
36 localnici recomandă
We love this spot--it is definitely a hole-in-the-wall bar but the owner is very friendly and they have great Ethiopian food.
Our good friends opened this place up a little over a year ago and they really did a lot of research on Russian cuisine. They brew all of their own beer and all food is handmade. Try the perogies!
53 localnici recomandă
Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard Ave
53 localnici recomandă
Our good friends opened this place up a little over a year ago and they really did a lot of research on Russian cuisine. They brew all of their own beer and all food is handmade. Try the perogies!
Nice place to grab a beer and sit outside--they are known for their mussels, as well.
61 localnici recomandă
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th St
61 localnici recomandă
Nice place to grab a beer and sit outside--they are known for their mussels, as well.
Numerous higher profile bands come through Union Transfer every year--you can see so many great shows right around the corner. Worth looking into if you're looking for a good live show (hopefully not sold out). http://www.utphilly.com/
94 localnici recomandă
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden St
94 localnici recomandă
Numerous higher profile bands come through Union Transfer every year--you can see so many great shows right around the corner. Worth looking into if you're looking for a good live show (hopefully not sold out). http://www.utphilly.com/
A truly unique spot to sit outside and have a drink in South Philly
167 localnici recomandă
American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal St
167 localnici recomandă
A truly unique spot to sit outside and have a drink in South Philly
24 beers on tap and a great food selection--this is a household favorite. They also do a great weekend brunch.
82 localnici recomandă
Kraftwork
541 E Girard Ave
82 localnici recomandă
24 beers on tap and a great food selection--this is a household favorite. They also do a great weekend brunch.
Love this place. It's fairly new, we don't know much about the food but the drinks are great and the staff was wonderful.
58 localnici recomandă
Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount Ave
58 localnici recomandă
Love this place. It's fairly new, we don't know much about the food but the drinks are great and the staff was wonderful.

Parks & Nature

If you are going to ride your bike or go for a leisurily stroll in Philly, this is where you need to do it--stunning views of the river and the Philly Art Museum. You can't beat it.
250 localnici recomandă
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River Trail
250 localnici recomandă
If you are going to ride your bike or go for a leisurily stroll in Philly, this is where you need to do it--stunning views of the river and the Philly Art Museum. You can't beat it.
Kayaks, paddleboats, ice skating in the winter, roller skating in the summer, hammocks (these are a mystery to me...how do they stay clean?), boardwalk with games, floating barge with restaurant and beer, beautiful lights at night. Again, another must-do :)
317 localnici recomandă
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
317 localnici recomandă
Kayaks, paddleboats, ice skating in the winter, roller skating in the summer, hammocks (these are a mystery to me...how do they stay clean?), boardwalk with games, floating barge with restaurant and beer, beautiful lights at night. Again, another must-do :)
There is a very long path that is good for biking, walking, jogging, pushing a stroller that runs along the river. There are benches along the river where you can sit and read, munch or just watch the sun go down. Nice place to walk your dog or cat if your cat is into that type of thing.
141 localnici recomandă
Kelly Drive
Kelly Drive
141 localnici recomandă
There is a very long path that is good for biking, walking, jogging, pushing a stroller that runs along the river. There are benches along the river where you can sit and read, munch or just watch the sun go down. Nice place to walk your dog or cat if your cat is into that type of thing.
Have a walk around the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center.
119 localnici recomandă
Parcul Național Istoric al Independenței
119 localnici recomandă
Have a walk around the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center.
Morris Arboretum al Universității din Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern Ave
65 localnici recomandă

Arts & Culture

1164 localnici recomandă
Muzeul de Artă din Philadelphia
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 localnici recomandă
458 localnici recomandă
Institutul Franklin
222 N 20th St
458 localnici recomandă
This is actually a museum (geared a bit towards the younger generation) that encourages you to be hands on--fun for everyone.
214 localnici recomandă
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
214 localnici recomandă
This is actually a museum (geared a bit towards the younger generation) that encourages you to be hands on--fun for everyone.
560 localnici recomandă
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 localnici recomandă
Muzeul Național al Istoriei Evreilor Americani
101 S Independence Mall E
53 localnici recomandă
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch St
59 localnici recomandă
Personal favorite--an entire museum dedicated to medical anomalies. Just make sure you eat beforehand because you may not be hungry afterwards.
333 localnici recomandă
First Food Market
116 S 21st St
333 localnici recomandă
Personal favorite--an entire museum dedicated to medical anomalies. Just make sure you eat beforehand because you may not be hungry afterwards.
Al Capone had a pretty snazzy cell here. Definitely worth the tour, also located around tons of shops and places to grab a bite or drink.
433 localnici recomandă
Penitenciarul de Stat din Est
2027 Fairmount Ave
433 localnici recomandă
Al Capone had a pretty snazzy cell here. Definitely worth the tour, also located around tons of shops and places to grab a bite or drink.
This is a stunning outdoor mosaic museum. Cheap admission and easily one of our favorite attractions.
385 localnici recomandă
Grădinile Magice din Philadelphia
1020 South St
385 localnici recomandă
This is a stunning outdoor mosaic museum. Cheap admission and easily one of our favorite attractions.
354 localnici recomandă
Primăria orașului Philadelphia
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
354 localnici recomandă
210 localnici recomandă
Casa Betsy Ross
239 Arch St
210 localnici recomandă

Essentials

269 localnici recomandă
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania Ave
269 localnici recomandă
305 localnici recomandă
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South Street
305 localnici recomandă
97 localnici recomandă
ALDI
4421 Market St
97 localnici recomandă

Shopping

You can get groceries here and find some cool local shops with everything from flowers to coffee. There are also numerous places to grab a bite to eat inside--kind of a must see.
739 localnici recomandă
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
739 localnici recomandă
You can get groceries here and find some cool local shops with everything from flowers to coffee. There are also numerous places to grab a bite to eat inside--kind of a must see.
Cool shop in Old City that sells Warby Parker glasses, cool trinkets, and their own distilled cordials--"sage" "ruby" "snap", "root". It's a neat place to check out.
10 localnici recomandă
Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
116 N 3rd St
10 localnici recomandă
Cool shop in Old City that sells Warby Parker glasses, cool trinkets, and their own distilled cordials--"sage" "ruby" "snap", "root". It's a neat place to check out.

Entertainment & Activities

Small theatre with a handful of independent films playing. Great if you want to see something different than what is in your average theatre. There are several Ritz theatres that you can access online to see who is playing what--this one just happens to be one that we frequent.
83 localnici recomandă
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut St
83 localnici recomandă
Small theatre with a handful of independent films playing. Great if you want to see something different than what is in your average theatre. There are several Ritz theatres that you can access online to see who is playing what--this one just happens to be one that we frequent.
Sensory deprivation experience--this has great reviews from friends of ours and is supposed to be very calming.
Flotation Philly
1314 N Front St
Sensory deprivation experience--this has great reviews from friends of ours and is supposed to be very calming.
Watch a Philly's game--also the park is known for being one of the most vegetarian friendly fields in Major League Baseball.
161 localnici recomandă
Parcul Citizens Bank
1 Citizens Bank Way
161 localnici recomandă
Watch a Philly's game--also the park is known for being one of the most vegetarian friendly fields in Major League Baseball.
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles
112 localnici recomandă
Lincoln Financial Field
One Lincoln Financial Field Way
112 localnici recomandă
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles
416 localnici recomandă
Grădina Zoologică Philadelphia
3400 W Girard Ave
416 localnici recomandă