Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
A very short walk from the condo- Incredible food with a quaint neighborhood vibe. Only open after 3pm. Our favorites are the buffalo brussel sprouts, baked wings, cook & shaker salad with chicken, the chili, and loaded tots.
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Cook and Shaker
2301 E Albert StA very short walk from the condo- Incredible food with a quaint neighborhood vibe. Only open after 3pm. Our favorites are the buffalo brussel sprouts, baked wings, cook & shaker salad with chicken, the chili, and loaded tots.
Brick over pizzeria with a roof deck. Also now shares their spaces with a very popular brunch chain Green Eggs Cafe which has breakfast and lunch all day. It switches over to the pizzeria around 4pm
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Medusa Pizzeria
2327 Gaul StBrick over pizzeria with a roof deck. Also now shares their spaces with a very popular brunch chain Green Eggs Cafe which has breakfast and lunch all day. It switches over to the pizzeria around 4pm
Great hangover food- their chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, and pizza is awesome. No dining in but a very short walk from the apartment.
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Franco's Pizza
2573 Tulip StGreat hangover food- their chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, and pizza is awesome. No dining in but a very short walk from the apartment.
A mix of polish and american food. Close walk from the apartment.
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Memphis Taproom
2331 E Cumberland StA mix of polish and american food. Close walk from the apartment.
It's not just a gas station! This is where the locals go for a Deli, late night food because its open 24 hours, all snacks and anything you'd need from a convenience store.
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Wawa
200-210 Lombard StIt's not just a gas station! This is where the locals go for a Deli, late night food because its open 24 hours, all snacks and anything you'd need from a convenience store.
Absolute best tacos you'll ever have with the famous "cash only bitches" motto. Funky decor and great drinks make this a local favorite too.
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Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StAbsolute best tacos you'll ever have with the famous "cash only bitches" motto. Funky decor and great drinks make this a local favorite too.
The classic and loved brunch spot in Philadelphia just opened up a new location off of York St! This new spot is located a short walk away from the house - 2327 Gaul St, Philadelphia, PA 19125! Great menu with favorites like the Creme Brulee French Toast and lots of variations of eggs benedict!
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Green Eggs Café
1301 S 13th StThe classic and loved brunch spot in Philadelphia just opened up a new location off of York St! This new spot is located a short walk away from the house - 2327 Gaul St, Philadelphia, PA 19125! Great menu with favorites like the Creme Brulee French Toast and lots of variations of eggs benedict!
Fun and funky spot to grab a coffee or breakfast food! They serve lunch as well, with seating outdoors or upstairs. Very close to the house - within walking distance!
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Coffee House Too
2514 E York StFun and funky spot to grab a coffee or breakfast food! They serve lunch as well, with seating outdoors or upstairs. Very close to the house - within walking distance!
Brick-walled, industrial-chic depot featuring old-school comfort food & rotating craft beer on tap. In the summer they have great outdoor seating! Happy hours are either early – Tuesday through Friday 6-7, or late night – Monday through Friday 10-12. Try their strawberry salad, kale burger, or fried egg BLT!
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Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen
2370 E Norris StBrick-walled, industrial-chic depot featuring old-school comfort food & rotating craft beer on tap. In the summer they have great outdoor seating! Happy hours are either early – Tuesday through Friday 6-7, or late night – Monday through Friday 10-12. Try their strawberry salad, kale burger, or fried egg BLT!
Local sandwich shop serving up hoagies (Philadelphia's way of saying sub sandwich), cheesesteaks, chicken, wraps, salads, and more! Walkable from the house and very affordable!
Slack's Hoagie Shack
158 Baltimore PikeLocal sandwich shop serving up hoagies (Philadelphia's way of saying sub sandwich), cheesesteaks, chicken, wraps, salads, and more! Walkable from the house and very affordable!
Everything Else
Literally across the street- this convenience store has a small deli and all of the essentials you may need!
Memphis Market & Grill
2327 E Huntingdon StLiterally across the street- this convenience store has a small deli and all of the essentials you may need!
Drinks & Nightlife
Large beer garden with indoor and outdoor seating and ping pong.
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Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveLarge beer garden with indoor and outdoor seating and ping pong.
Vintage video games like Pac Man & Donkey Kong plus craft beers lure players to this Fishtown bar! Fun for all ages :)
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Barcade
1114 Frankford AveVintage video games like Pac Man & Donkey Kong plus craft beers lure players to this Fishtown bar! Fun for all ages :)
Live bands play most nights at this 2-floor watering hole with red-leather booths & dim lighting.
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Kung Fu Necktie
1248 N Front StLive bands play most nights at this 2-floor watering hole with red-leather booths & dim lighting.
Sightseeing
Very popular place to go to during your stay in philly. Take an uber or drive, take your photo with the rocky statue, and then run the stairs like he did in the movie to the top of the art museum steps. The view of the city is great from the top!
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Izicoco ze-Rocky
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyVery popular place to go to during your stay in philly. Take an uber or drive, take your photo with the rocky statue, and then run the stairs like he did in the movie to the top of the art museum steps. The view of the city is great from the top!
Part of american history. See the liberty bell and independence hall.
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I-Liberty Bell
526 Market StPart of american history. See the liberty bell and independence hall.
Check out the place where Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag!!
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Indlu kaBetsy Ross
239 Arch StCheck out the place where Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag!!
Artifacts & exhibits detailing the life of the historic figure Benjamin Franklin, including a steel "ghost house."
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Iziko leBenjamin Franklin
317 Chestnut StArtifacts & exhibits detailing the life of the historic figure Benjamin Franklin, including a steel "ghost house."
Iphakamisa yethando
Arch StreetSee the iconic LOVE sign!
Parks & Nature
Near the art museum, you'll see boathouse row and there is a long path along kelly drive and the river where you can run, ride your bike (available for rent) or roller blade.
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Kelly Drive
Kelly DriveNear the art museum, you'll see boathouse row and there is a long path along kelly drive and the river where you can run, ride your bike (available for rent) or roller blade.
The Spruce Street Harbor Park is an urban beach located in Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Open during the summer, the place features a boardwalk along the Delaware River with a beachfront atmosphere.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd The Spruce Street Harbor Park is an urban beach located in Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Open during the summer, the place features a boardwalk along the Delaware River with a beachfront atmosphere.
Fun for grilling or just getting some sun! The park usually fills up on the weekends when it's nice out.
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Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveFun for grilling or just getting some sun! The park usually fills up on the weekends when it's nice out.
Essentials
This is the closest large grocery store to the house that also has some beer and wine
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TheRichmondShops.com IGA of Aramingo Ave
2497 Aramingo AveThis is the closest large grocery store to the house that also has some beer and wine
CVS
4314 Locust StFor any pharmacy needs or essentials!
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut StGood for pharmacy needs and essentials!
Planet Fitness
2641 E York StShopping
About an 8 minute drive from the house. Also has groceries and is an easy drive
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Target
456 N 5th StAbout an 8 minute drive from the house. Also has groceries and is an easy drive
This is a unique urban farm and market where you can get local, seasonal, and fresh produce!
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Greensgrow Farms
2501 E Cumberland StThis is a unique urban farm and market where you can get local, seasonal, and fresh produce!
Large shopping mall located a 15 minute drive from the city in New Jersey that features a wide variety of shops and restaurants!
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Cherry Hill Mall
2000 NJ-38Large shopping mall located a 15 minute drive from the city in New Jersey that features a wide variety of shops and restaurants!
Massive shopping complex located about 35-45 minutes west of the city. Almost any shop you could think of!!
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King of Prussia
160 N Gulph RdMassive shopping complex located about 35-45 minutes west of the city. Almost any shop you could think of!!
Walmart Supercenter
1675 S Christopher Columbus Blvd