Guidebook for Philadelphia
Arts & Culture
pick up free-timed tickets to tour Independence Hall & learn about 60 other area attractions
www.phlvisitorcenter.com
57 locals recommend
Independence Visitor Center
599 Market Stpick up free-timed tickets to tour Independence Hall & learn about 60 other area attractions
www.phlvisitorcenter.com
It was in the Assembly Room of this building that George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StIt was in the Assembly Room of this building that George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776
The Liberty Bell's inscription conveys a message of liberty which goes beyond the words themselves.
755 locals recommend
Liberty Bell
526 Market StThe Liberty Bell's inscription conveys a message of liberty which goes beyond the words themselves.
The Barnes Foundation is the newest addition to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It houses one of the finest private collections of early French-Modern and post-impressionist paintings in the world.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Barnes Foundation is the newest addition to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It houses one of the finest private collections of early French-Modern and post-impressionist paintings in the world.
Located in the center of Philly, City Hall provides panoramic views of the city from atop the highest observation deck in the city.
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdLocated in the center of Philly, City Hall provides panoramic views of the city from atop the highest observation deck in the city.
Dating back to the 1720’s, Elfreth’s Alley is known as the oldest continuously inhabited street in the country. Located in the heart of Old City, the museum tells the story of ordinary Philadelphians
154 locals recommend
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyDating back to the 1720’s, Elfreth’s Alley is known as the oldest continuously inhabited street in the country. Located in the heart of Old City, the museum tells the story of ordinary Philadelphians
Experience hands-on science fun at Pennsylvania’s most visited museum!
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StExperience hands-on science fun at Pennsylvania’s most visited museum!
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyBetsy Ross House
239 Arch StThe African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch StSightseeing
old school farmer's market, tons of food stands, recommend DiNic's Roast Pork with provolone, broccoli rabe and and long hots
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th Stold school farmer's market, tons of food stands, recommend DiNic's Roast Pork with provolone, broccoli rabe and and long hots
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StLove Park
Arch StreetLOVE statue
United States Mint
151 N Independence Mall EPenn's Landing
Food Scene
Established in 1890, Philadelphia’s Chinatown is home to the first authentic Chinese Friendship Gate built outside of China.
208 locals recommend
China Town
Established in 1890, Philadelphia’s Chinatown is home to the first authentic Chinese Friendship Gate built outside of China.
Knead Bagels
725 Walnut Stdelicious bagels, spreads, sandwiches and a good coffee
Menagerie Coffee
18 S 3rd Stgood coffee
Zahav
237 St James Plone of the best restaurants in the city, Israeli food
Cheesesteaks! Walking South Street is also fun for shopping and a drink.
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StCheesesteaks! Walking South Street is also fun for shopping and a drink.
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Avecheesesteaks
John's Roast Pork
14 Snyder Averoast pork sandwich and cheesesteak, have to drive
George's Sandwich Shop
900 S 9th Stsandwich shop
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford Aveso good
huge slices of pizza for $3.50, standing counters only to eat
40 locals recommend
Lorenzo and Sons Pizza
305 South Sthuge slices of pizza for $3.50, standing counters only to eat
Helm
1303 N 5th Stincredible food, BYOB
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Avelocal favorite for coffee, breakfast and lunch
Old City Coffee
221 Church Stlocal favorite for a quick coffee
favorite cheesesteak spot, recommend the Zinger and the waffle fries with white cheddar cheese sauce
7 locals recommend
Cleavers
108 S 18th Stfavorite cheesesteak spot, recommend the Zinger and the waffle fries with white cheddar cheese sauce
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market Stlocal favorite, delicious ice cream
Bar Bombón
133 S 18th Stdelicious margaritas, good happy hour
ICI Macarons & Cafe
230 Arch Stdelicious pastries and macarons
Fette Sau
1208 Frankford AveBBQ
Tequilas Restaurant / Bar
1602 Locust StSouth Philly Barbacoa
1134 S 9th StTerakawa Ramen
204 N 9th StTomo Sushi & Ramen
228 Arch StSpice C
131 N 10th StKarma Restaurant & Bar
114 Chestnut StIndian Restaurant
1634 South StOyster House
1516 Sansom StRoyal Boucherie
52 S 2nd StParks & Nature
This four-mile stretch of park runs along the Schuylkill River and is home to the nation’s oldest collegiate boat race, the Dad Vail Regatta.
141 locals recommend
Kelly Drive
Kelly DriveThis four-mile stretch of park runs along the Schuylkill River and is home to the nation’s oldest collegiate boat race, the Dad Vail Regatta.
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks BoardwalkFairmount Park
Reservoir DriveWashington Square Park
210 W Washington SquareRittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StShopping
Italian Market
919 S 9th Stoutdoor market, shopping, restaurants
Claudio's Specialty Foods
924 S 9th Stcheese and pasta shop
Jinxed 609
609 South 4th StreetFashion District
901 Market StSouth Street
South StreetDrinks & Nightlife
nice drinks, calm atmosphere, live jazz some nights, recommend the fried pickles
24 locals recommend
Sassafras
48 S 2nd Stnice drinks, calm atmosphere, live jazz some nights, recommend the fried pickles
Tria Taproom
2005 Walnut Sttons of beers
Bok Bar
800 Mifflin Stincredible rooftop view of the city
Independence Beer Garden
100 S Independence Mall Wgrab a drink and play some games
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden Stfood and local brews
Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 North Front Streetlocal brews and games
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveFabrika Fishtown
1108 Frankford AveWoody's
202 S 13th StGetting Around
2nd St Station
Indego Bike Share Station