Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StBest Cheesesteaks in the City
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th StJessica's favorite pizza place.
Philadelphia's only all-vegan pizza shop! They also have great sandwiches and vegan wings.
15 locals recommend
Blackbird Pizzeria
507 South 6th StreetPhiladelphia's only all-vegan pizza shop! They also have great sandwiches and vegan wings.
Home of over 100 different restaurants and shops, notably Dinic's, maker of a roast pork sandwich named best sandwich in the United States. Jessica can't leave without getting a Famous 4th St Cookie.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StHome of over 100 different restaurants and shops, notably Dinic's, maker of a roast pork sandwich named best sandwich in the United States. Jessica can't leave without getting a Famous 4th St Cookie.
A good spot to grab some dinner and beers. We haven't been disappointed with their sandwiches. There's many vegan and vegetarian options, too!
59 locals recommend
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveA good spot to grab some dinner and beers. We haven't been disappointed with their sandwiches. There's many vegan and vegetarian options, too!
If you have a craving for BBQ, this place will help satisfy that.
20 locals recommend
Percy Street Barbecue
900 South StreetIf you have a craving for BBQ, this place will help satisfy that.
Water Ice is a Philadelphia delicacy. If you're here in the summer, this is a great treat on a hot day. John's is the closest joint to our house, but Rita's is good too.
35 locals recommend
John's Water Ice
701 Christian StWater Ice is a Philadelphia delicacy. If you're here in the summer, this is a great treat on a hot day. John's is the closest joint to our house, but Rita's is good too.
South Street Philly Bagels
615 S 3rd StOh man. These bagels are the best!
Sightseeing
The most historic building in the country just five blocks away!
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThe most historic building in the country just five blocks away!
Just five blocks from the apartment and close to Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, and the National Museum of American Jewish History
755 locals recommend
Liberty Bell
526 Market StJust five blocks from the apartment and close to Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, and the National Museum of American Jewish History
National Constitution Center
525 Arch StGreat museum on Independence Mall
A wondrous outdoor garden that describes itself as a mosaicked visionary art environment. Once you see it, you'll find traces of artist Isaiah Zagar's work all around the neighborhood.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StA wondrous outdoor garden that describes itself as a mosaicked visionary art environment. Once you see it, you'll find traces of artist Isaiah Zagar's work all around the neighborhood.
Italian Market
919 S 9th StHistoric outdoor market just blocks away from the apartment.
This church was founded in 1695, and was the primary place of worship for many of our Nation's founders. Christ Church's burial ground, 3 blocks away, is where you'll find the tomb of Ben Franklin.
27 locals recommend
Christ Church
20 N American StThis church was founded in 1695, and was the primary place of worship for many of our Nation's founders. Christ Church's burial ground, 3 blocks away, is where you'll find the tomb of Ben Franklin.
This is a great place to spend time on a pretty day. It's one of Franklin's favorite walking routes.
90 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
210 W Washington SquareThis is a great place to spend time on a pretty day. It's one of Franklin's favorite walking routes.
If you're into bridges and rivers, Race Street Pier has a great view of the Ben Franklin Bridge and Delaware River.
66 locals recommend
Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardIf you're into bridges and rivers, Race Street Pier has a great view of the Ben Franklin Bridge and Delaware River.
This is one of the more iconic images of Philly. Boathouse Row is home to 15 boathouses housing social and rowing clubs and their racing shells. Go see it if you're close to the Art Museum.
204 locals recommend
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowThis is one of the more iconic images of Philly. Boathouse Row is home to 15 boathouses housing social and rowing clubs and their racing shells. Go see it if you're close to the Art Museum.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
929 South StGrocery store just two blocks west!
Drinks & Nightlife
The most famous German beer hall in the country, right across the street!
33 locals recommend
Brauhaus Schmitz
718 South StThe most famous German beer hall in the country, right across the street!
The best cocktails in the city are made right here. It's fair to say they started our love affair with the Old Fashioned.
41 locals recommend
The Good King Tavern
614 South 7th StreetThe best cocktails in the city are made right here. It's fair to say they started our love affair with the Old Fashioned.
Everything Else
We won't make you say the name of this river aloud. The Schuylkill River runs through the city and there's a great path along the river for walking, biking, and running. It's beautiful on a nice day.
250 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailWe won't make you say the name of this river aloud. The Schuylkill River runs through the city and there's a great path along the river for walking, biking, and running. It's beautiful on a nice day.
Arts & Culture
Rocky ran up these steps. You know you want to... In addition to the steps, there's a ton of art here. You also get a great view of center city from the top of the steps.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRocky ran up these steps. You know you want to... In addition to the steps, there's a ton of art here. You also get a great view of center city from the top of the steps.
This museum has a ton of art by Impressionist and Modernist masters. To name a few, Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Soutine, Rousseau, Modigliani, Degas, van Gogh, and Seurat.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThis museum has a ton of art by Impressionist and Modernist masters. To name a few, Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Soutine, Rousseau, Modigliani, Degas, van Gogh, and Seurat.