Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
This place is a slightly chaotic urban food paradise. Row to row, aisle to aisle, it's packed with more than 100 merchants selling everything from alligator gumbo, zucchini curry, and peach upside down cake! There’s a lot to take in: the hiss of frying chicken, the constant throb of people eating, talking and surveying the endless array of goods. It can be overwhelming for both newbies and regulars alike, so it helps to have a plan of attack if you want to wade in.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StThis place is a slightly chaotic urban food paradise. Row to row, aisle to aisle, it's packed with more than 100 merchants selling everything from alligator gumbo, zucchini curry, and peach upside down cake! There’s a lot to take in: the hiss of frying chicken, the constant throb of people eating, talking and surveying the endless array of goods. It can be overwhelming for both newbies and regulars alike, so it helps to have a plan of attack if you want to wade in.
A casual but funky atmosphere complements the Malaysian, Indian, Indonesian, and Thai food in the heart of Chinatown and BYOB!
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Banana Leaf: Malaysian Cuisine
1009 Arch StA casual but funky atmosphere complements the Malaysian, Indian, Indonesian, and Thai food in the heart of Chinatown and BYOB!
The crowds can often mean an extra long wait before you actually get to taste one of Jim’s fine cheesesteak sandwiches, but the wait is well worth it!
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Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd St The crowds can often mean an extra long wait before you actually get to taste one of Jim’s fine cheesesteak sandwiches, but the wait is well worth it!
Steve’s has earned a sizable and devoted following of fans who swear the long, thin cheesesteaks that the “Prince” serves are the best in Philadelphia.
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Steve's Prince of Steaks
41 S 16th StSteve’s has earned a sizable and devoted following of fans who swear the long, thin cheesesteaks that the “Prince” serves are the best in Philadelphia.
Head to North Philly for an authentic cheesesteak at Max’s.
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Max's Steaks
3653 Germantown AveHead to North Philly for an authentic cheesesteak at Max’s.
You can get the best cake featuring the most amazing buttercream of your life here!
Swiss Haus Bakery
1740 Sansom StYou can get the best cake featuring the most amazing buttercream of your life here!
K C's Pastries
109 N 10th StPineapple buns to die for! Even grab a delicious bubble tea for breakfast.
Offers classic water ice in a few dozen flavors, including creative options like root beer, banana split, and cantaloupe.
Philly Flavors
South 13th StreetOffers classic water ice in a few dozen flavors, including creative options like root beer, banana split, and cantaloupe.
Head to South Philly for homemade water ice. Enjoy fruity water ice in flavors like lemon, cherry, pineapple, and blackberry.
Rita's Water Ice
800 N 2nd StHead to South Philly for homemade water ice. Enjoy fruity water ice in flavors like lemon, cherry, pineapple, and blackberry.
Comfort food in a refurbished vintage car, classic. Awesome late night spot!
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Silk City Lounge
435 Spring Garden StComfort food in a refurbished vintage car, classic. Awesome late night spot!
The Little Lion-UNDER CONSTRUCTION
243 Chestnut StGreat after an afternoon in the historic district!
Di Bruno Bros
1730 Chestnut StBYOB!
The market boasts some of the most authentic Mexican fare in the city and the surrounding neighborhood is home to a number of Asian eateries and grocery stores, featuring delicacies such as Korean barbeque and Vietnamese Pho. Additionally, a number of unique gift and service providers provide a well-rounded shopping experience.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe market boasts some of the most authentic Mexican fare in the city and the surrounding neighborhood is home to a number of Asian eateries and grocery stores, featuring delicacies such as Korean barbeque and Vietnamese Pho. Additionally, a number of unique gift and service providers provide a well-rounded shopping experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
This casino is the #1 destination in gaming and entertainment. Open 24/7, offers a complimentary mix of table games, slots, restaurants, and a VIP Lounge.
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia
1001 N Delaware AveThis casino is the #1 destination in gaming and entertainment. Open 24/7, offers a complimentary mix of table games, slots, restaurants, and a VIP Lounge.
Live blues music provides the soundtrack for red-hot food! The long-running favorites are the shrimp and cheddar grits and barbecue beef short ribs with smoked turkey collards.
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Warmdaddy's
Live blues music provides the soundtrack for red-hot food! The long-running favorites are the shrimp and cheddar grits and barbecue beef short ribs with smoked turkey collards.
located in Fishtown, Johnny Brenda’s is a living room, kitchen/dining room and concert hall of its neighborhood.
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Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford Avelocated in Fishtown, Johnny Brenda’s is a living room, kitchen/dining room and concert hall of its neighborhood.
Jazz club ramps up classic soul food dishes with ingenuity! Among the offerings at this West Oak Lane hotspot are Cajun deviled eggs with shrimp, iron skillet buttermilk fried chicken and turkey wings over apple and cornbread stuffing.
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Relish
7152 Ogontz AveJazz club ramps up classic soul food dishes with ingenuity! Among the offerings at this West Oak Lane hotspot are Cajun deviled eggs with shrimp, iron skillet buttermilk fried chicken and turkey wings over apple and cornbread stuffing.
The cocktails are reasonably priced and pretty good. I like their take on the Old-Fashioned, which is quite boozy. I also enjoy the Dock and Stormy, their take on the Dark and Stormy. Many of the cocktails use beer as an ingredient, which some may like, and some may dislike. The one disappointment is the food.
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Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th StThe cocktails are reasonably priced and pretty good. I like their take on the Old-Fashioned, which is quite boozy. I also enjoy the Dock and Stormy, their take on the Dark and Stormy. Many of the cocktails use beer as an ingredient, which some may like, and some may dislike. The one disappointment is the food.
Jose Pistola's
263 S 15th StTacos and beer are like best friends!
The raw bar is solid and the punches will knock you out, but the best thing about this place is that in a city full of whiskey bars, it’s a serious gin joint with the cocktail menu to prove it.
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Oyster House
1516 Sansom StThe raw bar is solid and the punches will knock you out, but the best thing about this place is that in a city full of whiskey bars, it’s a serious gin joint with the cocktail menu to prove it.
Oscar's Tavern
1524 Sansom St If you don’t like Oscar’s, we can’t be friends.
This tiny, cash-only whiskey-and-beer bar with no phone is set atop an Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly — and is what every so-called “speakeasy” should aspire to be.
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Fiume
229 S 45th StThis tiny, cash-only whiskey-and-beer bar with no phone is set atop an Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly — and is what every so-called “speakeasy” should aspire to be.
A liquor selection unparalleled by any local joint!!!
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Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StA liquor selection unparalleled by any local joint!!!
XFINITY Live! features six unique venues including: Victory Beer Hall, PBR Bar & Grill, Broad Street Bullies Pub, Spectrum Grill, Live! VIP Lounge, and the first ever NBC Sports Arena complete with a 32-foot HD LED big screen.
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Xfinity Live!
1100 Pattison AveXFINITY Live! features six unique venues including: Victory Beer Hall, PBR Bar & Grill, Broad Street Bullies Pub, Spectrum Grill, Live! VIP Lounge, and the first ever NBC Sports Arena complete with a 32-foot HD LED big screen.
With an upscale bar menu, premium drink selections and sleek industrial décor, Ladder 15 is THE place to Eat. Drink. Socialize. in Center City.
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Ladder 15
1528 Sansom StWith an upscale bar menu, premium drink selections and sleek industrial décor, Ladder 15 is THE place to Eat. Drink. Socialize. in Center City.
Enjoy Philadelphia's largest outdoor restaurant and bar on the river. With expansive views of the Ben Franklin bridge and Delaware river waterfront.
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Cavanaugh's River Deck
417 N Christopher Columbus BlvdEnjoy Philadelphia's largest outdoor restaurant and bar on the river. With expansive views of the Ben Franklin bridge and Delaware river waterfront.
In the heart of Old City's bustling nightlife strip, Bleu Martini's neon blue lights make it hard to miss.
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Bleu Martini
24 S 2nd StIn the heart of Old City's bustling nightlife strip, Bleu Martini's neon blue lights make it hard to miss.
Voted America's #1 Gentlemen's Club, with fine dining, outstanding entertainment, and beautiful showgirls. Full menu served at all times! Complimentary full-dinner buffet 5-7PM every day. Ample free parking.
Delilah's
100 Spring Garden StVoted America's #1 Gentlemen's Club, with fine dining, outstanding entertainment, and beautiful showgirls. Full menu served at all times! Complimentary full-dinner buffet 5-7PM every day. Ample free parking.
Zee Bar takes both luxury and intimacy, for everything from unleashed dancing to undisturbed chilling. Wed-Sat 10 PM-3 AM.
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Zee Bar
100 Spring Garden StZee Bar takes both luxury and intimacy, for everything from unleashed dancing to undisturbed chilling. Wed-Sat 10 PM-3 AM.
Parks & Nature
Known as the birthplace of American democracy, INHP is located on the site of many of the events that carried to democracy.
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I-Independence National Historical Park
Known as the birthplace of American democracy, INHP is located on the site of many of the events that carried to democracy.
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveAmericas FIRST zoo!!!
Featuring a Philly-themed golf course, beautiful fountain, and an old-fashioned carousel! Nearby burger spot Squareburger has delicious burgers, fries and shakes. My personal favorite are the Cake Shakes made w/ Philly's own Tastykakes!
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Franklin Square
200 N 6th StFeaturing a Philly-themed golf course, beautiful fountain, and an old-fashioned carousel! Nearby burger spot Squareburger has delicious burgers, fries and shakes. My personal favorite are the Cake Shakes made w/ Philly's own Tastykakes!
Romantic Victorian landscape garden. Go "Out on a Limb", and walk 50 feet into treetops on a canopy walk. Another cool exhibit is the Garden Railway, featuring a miniature world with model trains.
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Morris Arboretum yase-University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern AveRomantic Victorian landscape garden. Go "Out on a Limb", and walk 50 feet into treetops on a canopy walk. Another cool exhibit is the Garden Railway, featuring a miniature world with model trains.
18th Century Garden
339 Walnut StA nice surprise in the middle of historic touring central!
Love Park earned its nickname from Robert Indiana’s famous Love sculpture, which overlooks the plaza near Philadelphia’s City Hall.
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Iphakamisa yethando
Arch StreetLove Park earned its nickname from Robert Indiana’s famous Love sculpture, which overlooks the plaza near Philadelphia’s City Hall.
Sightseeing
Home of the internationally known symbol of freedom.
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I-Liberty Bell
526 Market StHome of the internationally known symbol of freedom.
Birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
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I-Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StBirthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Exhibits, artifacts, replicated huts, trails, and picnic areas sound like the recipe for a fun filled family afternoon.
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 N Outer Line DrExhibits, artifacts, replicated huts, trails, and picnic areas sound like the recipe for a fun filled family afternoon.
Umbhali we-Rocky
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyA rite of passage in Philly.
Indlu kaBetsy Ross
239 Arch StBirthplace of the American Flag!
Entertainment & Activities
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayHome of the Phils!
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad StHome of the Eagles!
Cute old-fashioned theater screening a mix of independent, mainstream, and international cinema.
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PFS Roxy Theater
2023 Sansom StCute old-fashioned theater screening a mix of independent, mainstream, and international cinema.
Philly's bowling lounge. Featuring 2 floors with 24 state of the art bowling lanes, 6 pool tables, 2 fifty foot bars and a hip American menu with a twist.
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Lucky Strike Philadelphia
1336 Chestnut StPhilly's bowling lounge. Featuring 2 floors with 24 state of the art bowling lanes, 6 pool tables, 2 fifty foot bars and a hip American menu with a twist.
Arts & Culture
The oldest and MOST beloved science museum in the US. This place showcases the science involved in every aspect of life, from sports to space and beyond. They also feature a rotating roster of special exhibitions.
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I-Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StThe oldest and MOST beloved science museum in the US. This place showcases the science involved in every aspect of life, from sports to space and beyond. They also feature a rotating roster of special exhibitions.
Third largest art museum in the US and forever immortalized in the classic Rocky film franchise! Of course the "Rocky Steps" draw loads of visitors reenacting Stallone, but the museum is even more impressive inside.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThird largest art museum in the US and forever immortalized in the classic Rocky film franchise! Of course the "Rocky Steps" draw loads of visitors reenacting Stallone, but the museum is even more impressive inside.
The only museum in the world dedicated to the National Constitution.
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I-Center Yezibalo Yezwe
525 Arch StThe only museum in the world dedicated to the National Constitution.
Offers families play-based learning experiences! They also feature special exhibitions, hands-on daily programming, original theatrical performances, and art-making creative spaces!
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Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicOffers families play-based learning experiences! They also feature special exhibitions, hands-on daily programming, original theatrical performances, and art-making creative spaces!
This former prison introduced Americans to a new form of housing inmates: solitary confinement. Al Capone and Willie Sutton are a few of the 75,000 inmates who spent time here. This place has amazing gothic architecture, self-guided tours, a once-daily guided tour, a Halloween haunted house, and other events that make this a favorite if you dare to enter!!!
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I-Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveThis former prison introduced Americans to a new form of housing inmates: solitary confinement. Al Capone and Willie Sutton are a few of the 75,000 inmates who spent time here. This place has amazing gothic architecture, self-guided tours, a once-daily guided tour, a Halloween haunted house, and other events that make this a favorite if you dare to enter!!!
Home of one of the finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings in the world! The collection includes American paintings and decorative arts, metalwork, African sculpture and Native American textiles, jewelry and ceramics, truly beautiful pieces.
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyHome of one of the finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings in the world! The collection includes American paintings and decorative arts, metalwork, African sculpture and Native American textiles, jewelry and ceramics, truly beautiful pieces.
America's oldest natural history museum! Get face-to-face with dinosaurs, wander through a tropical garden filled with live butterflies, meet live animals and see 3 continents of wildlife in their natural habitats!
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I-Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAmerica's oldest natural history museum! Get face-to-face with dinosaurs, wander through a tropical garden filled with live butterflies, meet live animals and see 3 continents of wildlife in their natural habitats!
Unearth the riches of the world's cultural heritage. The renowned collection includes Egyptian mummies, Chinese Buddhist and ancient Greek sculptures.
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I-Penn Museum
3260 South StUnearth the riches of the world's cultural heritage. The renowned collection includes Egyptian mummies, Chinese Buddhist and ancient Greek sculptures.
Inside this place, you'll find a wide variety of abnormal body parts preserved in fluid, skeletal formations including that of a 7-foot 6-inch man, diseased and enlarged organs and more fascinating specimens.
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First Food Market
116 S 21st StInside this place, you'll find a wide variety of abnormal body parts preserved in fluid, skeletal formations including that of a 7-foot 6-inch man, diseased and enlarged organs and more fascinating specimens.
It's essentially a giant art installation and sculpture garden that takes over a nicely-sized plot of land. It was done by 1 artist over the course of like 20 years or something like that. The level of detail and intricate work done by this artist is breathtaking!
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I-Magic Gardens yasePhiladelphia
1020 South StIt's essentially a giant art installation and sculpture garden that takes over a nicely-sized plot of land. It was done by 1 artist over the course of like 20 years or something like that. The level of detail and intricate work done by this artist is breathtaking!
The Chemical Heritage Foundation is like the Smithsonian for wet labs, industrial manufacturing, distillers, alchemy, basically everything about how chemistry has changed our world. I particularly enjoyed the exhibit on plastics, and why synthetics quickly revolutionized manufacturing.
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Science History Institute
315 Chestnut StThe Chemical Heritage Foundation is like the Smithsonian for wet labs, industrial manufacturing, distillers, alchemy, basically everything about how chemistry has changed our world. I particularly enjoyed the exhibit on plastics, and why synthetics quickly revolutionized manufacturing.
Attending a big meeting, convention, or trade show? Located in the center of the city, it's pretty easy to find.
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Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch StAttending a big meeting, convention, or trade show? Located in the center of the city, it's pretty easy to find.
Essentials
The Market Shops at Comcast Center offers an array of specialty food purveyors and high-end retailers. Conveniently located in the Concourse of Comcast Center, The Market Shops is directly accessible from Suburban Station.
The Concourse at Comcast Center
1701 John F Kennedy BoulevardThe Market Shops at Comcast Center offers an array of specialty food purveyors and high-end retailers. Conveniently located in the Concourse of Comcast Center, The Market Shops is directly accessible from Suburban Station.
Shop. Dine. Play. Live. Visit. Rittenhouse Row is a part of the Rittenhouse neighborhood which includes the iconic Rittenhouse Square and some of the oldest establishments in Philadelphia.
Rittenhouse Row
1831 Chestnut StShop. Dine. Play. Live. Visit. Rittenhouse Row is a part of the Rittenhouse neighborhood which includes the iconic Rittenhouse Square and some of the oldest establishments in Philadelphia.
A magnificent retail complex nestled between the One Liberty Place and Two Liberty Place office towers. Located in the heart of the Center City shopping district.
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Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut StA magnificent retail complex nestled between the One Liberty Place and Two Liberty Place office towers. Located in the heart of the Center City shopping district.