Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
The Dutch
1537 S 4th StMoonshine Philly
1825 E Moyamensing AveAnother great restaurant and bar
Great cheesesteaks and everything else. You can't eat there, so get it to go
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Gooey Looies
231 McClellan StGreat cheesesteaks and everything else. You can't eat there, so get it to go
Uncle Oogies
36 Snyder AveGreat pizza place, they deliver pretty quickly
Creme Brulee
1800 S 4th StOutstanding french bakery right down the street
Caffe Valentino
1245 S 3rd StGeno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StFamous cheesesteak place close 1/2 mile away
Famous cheesesteak place 1/2 mile from house
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveFamous cheesesteak place 1/2 mile from house
Famous Italian restaurant, opened in 1915 that only hires opera singers as waitstaff. Everyone pauses every 15 minutes for a waiter to sing opera, great experience.
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The Victor Café
1303 Dickinson StreetFamous Italian restaurant, opened in 1915 that only hires opera singers as waitstaff. Everyone pauses every 15 minutes for a waiter to sing opera, great experience.
Great seafood place, everything is fresh and delicious
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Ippolito's Seafood
3400 South Lawrence StreetGreat seafood place, everything is fresh and delicious
Silver Fork Thai & Japanese Cuisine
429 South StreetAmazing place, best wonton soup I have ever had
México Lindo Y Que Rico Restaurant
700 Moore StreetGreat Mexican food, very authentic
Grindcore House
1515 S 4th StClose coffee shop - vegan bakery
Ristorante Pesto
1915 S Broad StOutstanding old fashioned italian restaurant
Outstanding Italian restaurant, BYO (bring your own alcohol). Great staff and everything is delicious
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Santucci's Original Square Pizza
901 S 10th StOutstanding Italian restaurant, BYO (bring your own alcohol). Great staff and everything is delicious
Oldest family owned Italian restaurant in the country
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Ralph's Italian Restaurant
760 S 9th StOldest family owned Italian restaurant in the country
Blue Corn
940 S 9th StGreat Mexican food, very authentic - Italian Market
Great Italian family restaurant in the Italian Market
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Villa di Roma
936 S 9th StGreat Italian family restaurant in the Italian Market
Anastasi Seafood
1039 S 9th StGreat seafood restaurant in the Italian Market
Drinks & Nightlife
The Industry
1401 East Moyamensing AvenueGreat restaurant and bar
Dee's Place
1528 S 2nd StCozy little neighborhood hangout
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
2149 South 20th StreetGreat local bar
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th StGreat bar, best burgers in Philly
New Wave Cafe
784 S 3rd StGreat pub and awesome food
1843 S 2nd St
1843 South 2nd StreetMifflin Tavern - great neighborhood bar, brand new, great crowd
Great Irish Pub - awesome food, get the Guinness Casserole
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The Plough & the Stars
North 2nd StreetGreat Irish Pub - awesome food, get the Guinness Casserole
Great local hangout, still allows smoking, so if you don't like smoking, stay away :)
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Blue Duck on Broad
220 S Broad StGreat local hangout, still allows smoking, so if you don't like smoking, stay away :)
O'Jung's Tavern
1625 S 2nd StLocal dive bar, great for a quick beer. Leave the family at home :)
The Trestle Inn
339 N 11th StGreat 70's vibe, awesome drinks and great music
Beau Monde is a french restaurant and they have a nightclub L'Etage upstairs - great food and drinks
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Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
624 S 6th StBeau Monde is a french restaurant and they have a nightclub L'Etage upstairs - great food and drinks
Arts & Culture
Oldest open air Italian market in the country. Visitor center right in the heart of the market
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StOldest open air Italian market in the country. Visitor center right in the heart of the market
The famous Rocky stairs and great museum
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe famous Rocky stairs and great museum
Shopping
Italian Market
919 S 9th StOldest open air italian market in the country
Famous Reading Terminal Market - indoor and classic
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StFamous Reading Terminal Market - indoor and classic
Sightseeing
I-Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StIndependence Hall - must see for visitors
Great tour of the original Penitentiary, Al Capone was housed here for a year and his cell is still intact
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I-Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveGreat tour of the original Penitentiary, Al Capone was housed here for a year and his cell is still intact
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyOldest continuously occupied street in America
Oldest masonry construction in the world, beautiful sight
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I-City Hall yasePhiladelphia
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdOldest masonry construction in the world, beautiful sight
The museum stands where Ben Franklin's house was. Great museum for everyone
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Iziko leBenjamin Franklin
317 Chestnut StThe museum stands where Ben Franklin's house was. Great museum for everyone
What's a trip to Philly without seeing the iconic Liberty bell
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I-Liberty Bell
526 Market StWhat's a trip to Philly without seeing the iconic Liberty bell
Atrium At Curtis Center
601 Walnut StBeautiful building, you must see the atrium.
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in this location
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Declaration House
700 Market StThomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in this location
This is a beautiful structure, now houses a portrait gallery - free to the public
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Second Bank of the United States
420 Chestnut StThis is a beautiful structure, now houses a portrait gallery - free to the public
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park right near Liberty Bell
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I-Independence National Historical Park
Beautiful park right near Liberty Bell
Dickinson Square Park
1600 E Moyamensing AveClose park for families
Essentials
Asia Supermarket
143 N 11th StGreat local grocery store
Joel Mini Market Inc
Cross StreetGreat little grocery store 20 feet from the house