Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Shake Shack
2000 Sansom Stkid friendly, great shakes!
Capogiro Gelato Artisans
119 S 13th StVoted one of the best in the world!
Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar
15 S 20th StOwners are amazing!
Joe Coffee Company
1845 Walnut Stgreat location on the park
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Avelocal and world famous coffee hangout
Drinks & Nightlife
Village Whiskey
118 S 20th StCocktails and burgers
The Ranstead Room
2013 Ranstead StLocal speakeasy
Parc
227 S 18th StThe best burgers and mussels, people watching
a.kitchen+bar
135 S 18th StFine food and people watching
Water Works by Cescaphe
640 Waterworks DrAmazing photo op
get a reservation early on or grab a seat at the bar. excellent cocktails and innovative menu.
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Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut Stget a reservation early on or grab a seat at the bar. excellent cocktails and innovative menu.
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race Stsecret speakeasy, dress nicely
Essentials
Gourmand's heaven, coffee and pastries, butcher, pre-made meals
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Di Bruno Bros
1730 Chestnut StGourmand's heaven, coffee and pastries, butcher, pre-made meals
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South Streetfill your fridge!
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveSalad bar and fill your fridge!
Shopping
Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut StreetMall fix
Anthropologie
1801 Walnut St<3
Entertainment & Activities
I-Franklin Institute
222 N 20th Stmust see for kids and adults alike
Iphakamisa yaseSister Cities
210 N 18th Stwater elements, spray ground
good run from the apt., kid and dog mecca, walk on the riverwalk from the apartment to park, bring your scooters!
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Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River Trailgood run from the apt., kid and dog mecca, walk on the riverwalk from the apartment to park, bring your scooters!
new extension of river walk, walk over the river!
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Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalknew extension of river walk, walk over the river!
Arts & Culture
I-Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwythinker
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyMuseum with an eclectic collection
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwyworld class galleries
First Food Market
116 S 21st StMuseum of Medical Oddities
I-Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveHalloween fun fest
Broadway shows, touring groups, orchestras
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Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StBroadway shows, touring groups, orchestras
Everything Else
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch StWalking distance
Amtrak, Septa, main hub in Philadelphia, walk to the apt.
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30th Street Station
2955 Market StAmtrak, Septa, main hub in Philadelphia, walk to the apt.
University of Pennsylvania
close to campus
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Stclose to campus