Guidebook for Philadelphia
Sightseeing
I-Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StHistoric area of Philadelphia
Nice greenspace with lots of surrounding retail. Great spot to grab a lunch and eat it in the park on a bench or on a grassy spot with friends.
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Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StNice greenspace with lots of surrounding retail. Great spot to grab a lunch and eat it in the park on a bench or on a grassy spot with friends.
Check out the lobby of the Comcast Center to see the world's largest 4mm LED Video Wall in the world.
During the summer months, enjoy the sights of the outdoor fountain.
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Comcast Center
1701 John F Kennedy BlvdCheck out the lobby of the Comcast Center to see the world's largest 4mm LED Video Wall in the world.
During the summer months, enjoy the sights of the outdoor fountain.
The Art Museum- a beautiful building with an amazing view of the Philly skyline. Great spot for photos, jogging, you name it. Also the site of the famous Rocky movie! :)
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Art Museum- a beautiful building with an amazing view of the Philly skyline. Great spot for photos, jogging, you name it. Also the site of the famous Rocky movie! :)
South Broad Street, also known as the Avenue of the Arts. Home to many many theater halls and restaurants. Take a stroll down Broad Street and people watch.
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Avenue Of The Arts
Avenue Of The ArtsSouth Broad Street, also known as the Avenue of the Arts. Home to many many theater halls and restaurants. Take a stroll down Broad Street and people watch.
Closest Subway Stop to our Apartment.
Orange Line: Broad Street Subway
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Spring Garden Station
Closest Subway Stop to our Apartment.
Orange Line: Broad Street Subway
William H. Gray III 30th Street station
2955 Market StTrain Station
Chinatown Learning Center
1001 Vine StChinatown! Lots of yummy food & bubble tea bakeries!
15th Street Station on the Blue Line: Market-Frankford Subway. Free transfer to/from Orange Line: Broad Street Line @ City Hall Station
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15th St Station - MFL
15th Street Station on the Blue Line: Market-Frankford Subway. Free transfer to/from Orange Line: Broad Street Line @ City Hall Station
Food Scene
A great place to stop for a quick breakfast or lunch. The Quiche is delicious, as is their daily soup selection, and café au lait.
The quiche/soup combo is very affordable.
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Café Lutécia
2301 Lombard StA great place to stop for a quick breakfast or lunch. The Quiche is delicious, as is their daily soup selection, and café au lait.
The quiche/soup combo is very affordable.
The original Philly Cheesesteak! This is a must-try.
To order to "traditional" sandwich, just say "Wiz-Wit" at the window. You'll get it with cheese + onions. $9 cash only.
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveThe original Philly Cheesesteak! This is a must-try.
To order to "traditional" sandwich, just say "Wiz-Wit" at the window. You'll get it with cheese + onions. $9 cash only.
Decent sushi place within walking distance. Call ahead for reservations on Friday/Saturday nights.
Try the Pachinko Roll if you like fruit + fish sushi.
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Doma Japanese Restaurant
1822 Callowhill StDecent sushi place within walking distance. Call ahead for reservations on Friday/Saturday nights.
Try the Pachinko Roll if you like fruit + fish sushi.
Great brunch on Sundays. Word of warning- you may have to wait around an hour if it's crowded.
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Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster AveGreat brunch on Sundays. Word of warning- you may have to wait around an hour if it's crowded.
Chocolate lovers paradise. Everything here has chocolate in it. Chocolate drinks, chocolate food, chocolate dessert. Great place to go for dessert after dinner.
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Max Brenner - Philadelphia
1500 Walnut StChocolate lovers paradise. Everything here has chocolate in it. Chocolate drinks, chocolate food, chocolate dessert. Great place to go for dessert after dinner.
Italian Gelateria in the heart of the 'foodie' district
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Capogiro Gelato Artisans
119 S 13th StItalian Gelateria in the heart of the 'foodie' district
Coffee shop - known for their cappucinos
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveCoffee shop - known for their cappucinos
One of the best Chinese (cantonese style) restaurants in Philly.
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Sang Kee Peking Duck House
238 N 9th StOne of the best Chinese (cantonese style) restaurants in Philly.
Su Xing House
1508 Sansom StVegetarian Chinese Food. Good deal for lunch specials
French crepes! Get one savory crepe and one dessert crepe!
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Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
624 S 6th StFrench crepes! Get one savory crepe and one dessert crepe!
Makiman Sushi
1326 Spruce StQuiet, good sushi restaurant. Get the 'Blind Date' roll.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sister bar of 'Monk's' downtown. Great food + beer selection. Try the salmon burger or vegan sloppy joe.
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Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th StSister bar of 'Monk's' downtown. Great food + beer selection. Try the salmon burger or vegan sloppy joe.
LGBT Bar + Dance club. Great dance parties on Friday/Saturday nights. (Friday night is 18 to enter, 21 to drink)
Tuesday/Wednesday night drink specials
12th Air Command
254 South 12th StreetLGBT Bar + Dance club. Great dance parties on Friday/Saturday nights. (Friday night is 18 to enter, 21 to drink)
Tuesday/Wednesday night drink specials
Great food and drinks. Try the avocado fries, homemade hotdogs, and chicken tenders.
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Misconduct Tavern
1511 Locust StGreat food and drinks. Try the avocado fries, homemade hotdogs, and chicken tenders.
LGBT Bar + Dance club. Fun dance parties on Fri/Sat nights!
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Woody's
202 S 13th StLGBT Bar + Dance club. Fun dance parties on Fri/Sat nights!
Everything Else
University of Pennsylvania
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Drexel University
3141 Chestnut StDrexel U