Guidebook for Philadelphia

Anna & Vlad
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Arts & Culture

World class Impressionist and Modernist collection of art. Reserve in advance.
560 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World class Impressionist and Modernist collection of art. Reserve in advance.
One of the most famous Rodin's works can be found here.
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Rodin
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the most famous Rodin's works can be found here.
One of the best art museums in North America. This is where the Rocky steps are.
1164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Filadelfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the best art museums in North America. This is where the Rocky steps are.
The most well known performing arts venue in Philadelphia, the architecture of the building is mind blowing. (South Broad Street)
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad St
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The most well known performing arts venue in Philadelphia, the architecture of the building is mind blowing. (South Broad Street)
The best karaoke bar in Philly, it is definitely Asian, for private booths reserve in advance. (Chinatown)
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yakitori Boy
211 N 11th St
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best karaoke bar in Philly, it is definitely Asian, for private booths reserve in advance. (Chinatown)
“Amazing” live jazz and “perfectly shaken martinis” in a “speakeasy” atmosphere are one way to win over a “date” at this “chill”, midpriced joint off the Avenue of the Arts;
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
“Amazing” live jazz and “perfectly shaken martinis” in a “speakeasy” atmosphere are one way to win over a “date” at this “chill”, midpriced joint off the Avenue of the Arts;

Food Scene

All-American fare, BYOB ( bring your own bottle of alcohol). Could be problematic to get table for weekend brunch.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster Ave
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
All-American fare, BYOB ( bring your own bottle of alcohol). Could be problematic to get table for weekend brunch.
Our favorite Malaysian restaraunt (Chinatown)
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penang Restaurant
117 N 10th St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favorite Malaysian restaraunt (Chinatown)
Cosmopolitan bar/restaurant with great martinis and awesome menu. (Old City)
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar
138 Market St
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cosmopolitan bar/restaurant with great martinis and awesome menu. (Old City)
Authentic Ethiopian restaurant, eat with your hands if you wish ! (University City)
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abyssinia Restaurant
229 S 45th St
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Authentic Ethiopian restaurant, eat with your hands if you wish ! (University City)
Our favorite Thai place, BYOB (Chinatown)
Erawan Thai Cuisine
123 S 23rd St
Our favorite Thai place, BYOB (Chinatown)
Awesome food, great selection of beers, nice neighborhood, do we need to say more ? (Fairmount)
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th St
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome food, great selection of beers, nice neighborhood, do we need to say more ? (Fairmount)
The best Greek restaurant in Philly, the Eastern State Penitentiary is near by. (Fairmount)
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zorba's Tavern
2230 Fairmount Ave
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best Greek restaurant in Philly, the Eastern State Penitentiary is near by. (Fairmount)
Innumerable selection of beers, the best mussels in town. (Old City)
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eulogy Belgian Tavern
136 Chestnut Street
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Innumerable selection of beers, the best mussels in town. (Old City)
Philadelphia's premier Spanish restaurant, on the pricey side. (Old City)
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amada
217-219 Chestnut St
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philadelphia's premier Spanish restaurant, on the pricey side. (Old City)
Northern Liberties' Spanish restaurant, on some nights it has Flamenco show.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Ferdinand
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Northern Liberties' Spanish restaurant, on some nights it has Flamenco show.
Awesome restaurant (Chinatown)
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rangoon
112 N 9th St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome restaurant (Chinatown)
Jamaican restaurant, service is a bit slow, but food is great !
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jamaican Jerk Hut
1436 South St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jamaican restaurant, service is a bit slow, but food is great !
Great food, awesome beers at this local's favorite hangout !
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Stephen's Green
1701 Green St
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food, awesome beers at this local's favorite hangout !
At Giwa, the highest quality ingredients are used in the pursuit of making healthy, fresh, and delicious Korean food available to enjoy in a unique and comfortable setting.
GIWA Fresh Korean Kitchen
1722 Sansom St
At Giwa, the highest quality ingredients are used in the pursuit of making healthy, fresh, and delicious Korean food available to enjoy in a unique and comfortable setting.

Essentials

High quality groceries shop, has seat-in caffee. (Fairmount/Franklintown)
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania Ave
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
High quality groceries shop, has seat-in caffee. (Fairmount/Franklintown)

Sightseeing

Tallest masonry building in the world, has observation deck $5. (Center City)
354 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ayuntamiento de Filadelfia
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
354 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tallest masonry building in the world, has observation deck $5. (Center City)
Most beloved park of all Philadelphians. (Center City)
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse
210 W Rittenhouse Square
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Most beloved park of all Philadelphians. (Center City)
The most beatiful square in Philadelphia (in our opinion). (Center City)
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Logan Square
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The most beatiful square in Philadelphia (in our opinion). (Center City)
Oldest surviving street in United States. (Old City)
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Callejón Elfreth
126 Elfreth's Alley
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Oldest surviving street in United States. (Old City)
Walk the campus of one of the oldest Ivy League schools in United States. Make sure to see The Quadrangle at 36th and Spruce. (University City)
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University of Pennsylvania
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Walk the campus of one of the oldest Ivy League schools in United States. Make sure to see The Quadrangle at 36th and Spruce. (University City)
The National Museum of American Jewish History presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore and celebrate the history of Jews in America.(Old City)
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de la Historia Judía Americana
101 S Independence Mall E
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The National Museum of American Jewish History presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore and celebrate the history of Jews in America.(Old City)
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.(Fairmount)
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penitenciaría del Estado del Este
2027 Fairmount Ave
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.(Fairmount)
America's finest museum of medical history, displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th century "cabinet museum" setting.
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
First Food Market
116 S 21st St
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
America's finest museum of medical history, displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th century "cabinet museum" setting.
The Betsy Ross House may be where Betsy Ross lived when she may have made the first American Flag. By 1876, several surviving family members said this was the location. (Old City)
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Betsy Ross House may be where Betsy Ross lived when she may have made the first American Flag. By 1876, several surviving family members said this was the location. (Old City)
Our favorite park, it opened recently and features a new innovative design. Has great views of the Ben Franklin Bridge, very nice illumination that really comes through at dusk. (Old City)
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus Boulevard
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favorite park, it opened recently and features a new innovative design. Has great views of the Ben Franklin Bridge, very nice illumination that really comes through at dusk. (Old City)
Explore the Chinatown, have some bubble tea, Hong Kong waffles or authentic dumplings. Chinatown also has some interesting stores. Don't miss the Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch.
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
China Town
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Explore the Chinatown, have some bubble tea, Hong Kong waffles or authentic dumplings. Chinatown also has some interesting stores. Don't miss the Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch.
Philadelphia's colonial past is found here. You can stroll this ancient neighborhood all day long.(Society Hill/Old City)
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Society Hill
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philadelphia's colonial past is found here. You can stroll this ancient neighborhood all day long.(Society Hill/Old City)
Magnificent train station, visit it on the way to the University City neighborhood.
222 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
30th Street Station
2955 Market St
222 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magnificent train station, visit it on the way to the University City neighborhood.
is a road that winds for 4 miles along the Schuylkill River from Eakins Oval before the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is a nice relaxing walk, great views of the river and the city.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kelly Drive
Kelly Drive
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is a road that winds for 4 miles along the Schuylkill River from Eakins Oval before the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is a nice relaxing walk, great views of the river and the city.
Beautiful cathedral, inside and out , worth visiting.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
1723 Race St
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful cathedral, inside and out , worth visiting.
Very nice walking and biking route along the Schuylkill River (part of the Kelly Drive).
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse Row
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very nice walking and biking route along the Schuylkill River (part of the Kelly Drive).
Philadelphia’s historic farmers market with an exhilarating selection of baked goods, meats, poultry, seafood, produce, ethnic foods, cookware and eclectic restaurants.
739 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
739 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philadelphia’s historic farmers market with an exhilarating selection of baked goods, meats, poultry, seafood, produce, ethnic foods, cookware and eclectic restaurants.
Definitely one of our favorite places in Philly. Don't miss this fully-mosaicked gallery spaces and labyrinth sculpture garden.
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines Mágicos de Filadelfia
1020 South St
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Definitely one of our favorite places in Philly. Don't miss this fully-mosaicked gallery spaces and labyrinth sculpture garden.
The birthplace of the nation.
755 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campana de la Libertad
526 Market St
755 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The birthplace of the nation.
An internationally renowned educational and research institution dedicated to the understanding of cultural diversity and the exploration of the history of humankind.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Penn
3260 South St
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An internationally renowned educational and research institution dedicated to the understanding of cultural diversity and the exploration of the history of humankind.

Shopping

Beer shop with 500+ kinds of bottled beers. (Gayborhood)
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foodery
324 S 10th St
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beer shop with 500+ kinds of bottled beers. (Gayborhood)
Historical Italian gourmet store from 1939. (Italian Market)
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th St
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Historical Italian gourmet store from 1939. (Italian Market)

Drinks & Nightlife

The only sky bar in Philadelphia, a bit pricey but worth the view ! (Center City)
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
R2L Restaurant
50 S 16th St
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The only sky bar in Philadelphia, a bit pricey but worth the view ! (Center City)
German bar with great food done in the new concept. Definitely one of the favorite spots of many Philadelphians ! (Norther Liberties/Fishtown)
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Ave
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
German bar with great food done in the new concept. Definitely one of the favorite spots of many Philadelphians ! (Norther Liberties/Fishtown)
We have never been, but heard legendary things about it. Dress to impress when you go there, caps and sneakers will prevent you from entering ! (Chinatown)
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race St
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We have never been, but heard legendary things about it. Dress to impress when you go there, caps and sneakers will prevent you from entering ! (Chinatown)
Neighborhood bar with very good beers and great food selection.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kite & Key
1836 Callowhill St
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neighborhood bar with very good beers and great food selection.

Everything Else

New fancy neighborhood favored by young professionals, Philadelphians just love it. It has many restaurants/bars and various shops. (Northern Liberties)
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Piazza
1001 N 2nd St
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New fancy neighborhood favored by young professionals, Philadelphians just love it. It has many restaurants/bars and various shops. (Northern Liberties)