Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Arts & Culture

Small but packed with all sorts of animals to see and entertaining activities
416 recommandé par les habitants
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
416 recommandé par les habitants
Small but packed with all sorts of animals to see and entertaining activities
Many exhibitions constantly changing to bring new ideas and perspectives into the city
1164 recommandé par les habitants
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 recommandé par les habitants
Many exhibitions constantly changing to bring new ideas and perspectives into the city
Right next to the Art museum with a smaller scale exhibition but definitely worth it to check it out considering the architecture itself.
560 recommandé par les habitants
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 recommandé par les habitants
Right next to the Art museum with a smaller scale exhibition but definitely worth it to check it out considering the architecture itself.
One of the Ivy Leagues with a beautiful walkway on Locust Street to see the campus
165 recommandé par les habitants
University of Pennsylvania
165 recommandé par les habitants
One of the Ivy Leagues with a beautiful walkway on Locust Street to see the campus

Parks & Nature

Ways to experience Japanese culture and the beauty of nature just next to the bustling of the city
30 recommandé par les habitants
Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
100 N Horticultural Dr
30 recommandé par les habitants
Ways to experience Japanese culture and the beauty of nature just next to the bustling of the city
Small, quiet away from the main pier area of Penn's Landing with plenty of seating looking onto New Jersey
66 recommandé par les habitants
Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus Boulevard
66 recommandé par les habitants
Small, quiet away from the main pier area of Penn's Landing with plenty of seating looking onto New Jersey

Food Scene

Similar to Chelsea Market in NYC with many famous and highly rated eateries including Bassetts ice cream and Dinic's roast
739 recommandé par les habitants
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
739 recommandé par les habitants
Similar to Chelsea Market in NYC with many famous and highly rated eateries including Bassetts ice cream and Dinic's roast
My favorite restaurant thus far and that is an understatement. Great tapas place with the BEST sangria on Earth
79 recommandé par les habitants
Amada
217-219 Chestnut St
79 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite restaurant thus far and that is an understatement. Great tapas place with the BEST sangria on Earth
Mediterranean restaurant with twists on pizzas, awesome beet salad and small dishes
78 recommandé par les habitants
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th St
78 recommandé par les habitants
Mediterranean restaurant with twists on pizzas, awesome beet salad and small dishes
Delicious tacos, chips and guac with a hint of quiet and quaint, almost suburban-ish part of the city
72 recommandé par les habitants
Honest Tom's Plant Based Taco Shop
261 S 44th St
72 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious tacos, chips and guac with a hint of quiet and quaint, almost suburban-ish part of the city
Great local coffee shop with delicious brew and quick bites in a quiet and relaxing neighborhood
31 recommandé par les habitants
Earth Cup Cafe
405 S 45th St
31 recommandé par les habitants
Great local coffee shop with delicious brew and quick bites in a quiet and relaxing neighborhood
Philadelphia original coffee roaster and cafe known for strong and flavorful brews right next to the City Hall
334 recommandé par les habitants
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Ave
334 recommandé par les habitants
Philadelphia original coffee roaster and cafe known for strong and flavorful brews right next to the City Hall
Star chef Bobby Flay's franchise burger place cooks your patty to your order :D I personally prefer it more than Shake Shack! Try it and let me know :D
18 recommandé par les habitants
Bobby's Burger Palace
3925 Walnut St
18 recommandé par les habitants
Star chef Bobby Flay's franchise burger place cooks your patty to your order :D I personally prefer it more than Shake Shack! Try it and let me know :D

Sightseeing

Great restaurants including Dim Sum Garden and Sang Kee. Lots and Lots of bubble tea places
208 recommandé par les habitants
China Town
208 recommandé par les habitants
Great restaurants including Dim Sum Garden and Sang Kee. Lots and Lots of bubble tea places
Most historical sites are located here for tourists who are interested! The constitution center as well as the Liberty Bell are here :D
57 recommandé par les habitants
Independence Visitor Center
599 Market St
57 recommandé par les habitants
Most historical sites are located here for tourists who are interested! The constitution center as well as the Liberty Bell are here :D

Shopping

Small mall in the city including everyday essentials from the Body Shop, Godiva, Victoria Secret to J. Crew. Other stand-alone shops are nearby as well. Plus Philadelphia doesn't collect taxes on clothing and shoes ;)
74 recommandé par les habitants
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market St
74 recommandé par les habitants
Small mall in the city including everyday essentials from the Body Shop, Godiva, Victoria Secret to J. Crew. Other stand-alone shops are nearby as well. Plus Philadelphia doesn't collect taxes on clothing and shoes ;)
Curated collections of high end brand items are available here :) Philadelphia doesn't collect taxes on clothing or shoes so if you're coming from cities with high sales tax, I suggest shopping here!
10 recommandé par les habitants
Boyds Philadelphia
1818 Chestnut St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Curated collections of high end brand items are available here :) Philadelphia doesn't collect taxes on clothing or shoes so if you're coming from cities with high sales tax, I suggest shopping here!

Essentials

Closest 24 convenience nearby. This place is well stocked with pretty much everything!
187 recommandé par les habitants
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut St
187 recommandé par les habitants
Closest 24 convenience nearby. This place is well stocked with pretty much everything!
Closest fast grocery place in walking distance! If you're familiar with Trader Joes, you know they have the simple grocery needs at their best price :)
305 recommandé par les habitants
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South Street
305 recommandé par les habitants
Closest fast grocery place in walking distance! If you're familiar with Trader Joes, you know they have the simple grocery needs at their best price :)

Getting Around

Closest SEPTA transportation for the MFL line. the MFL (blue) line travels west-east in the city. if you take the MFL line to the 15th st, you can transfer for free to the broad street (orange) line that goes north-south.
222 recommandé par les habitants
30th Street Station
2955 Market St
222 recommandé par les habitants
Closest SEPTA transportation for the MFL line. the MFL (blue) line travels west-east in the city. if you take the MFL line to the 15th st, you can transfer for free to the broad street (orange) line that goes north-south.