Guidebook for Philadelphia
Shopping
The oldest outdoor market in the US, the Italian Market also boasts speciality shops like DiBruno Brothers Cheese. You may remember Rocky running through the market!
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe oldest outdoor market in the US, the Italian Market also boasts speciality shops like DiBruno Brothers Cheese. You may remember Rocky running through the market!
Fabric shops line 4th street - alongside other fun shops, galleries, restaurants, and cafes.
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ATM Fabric Row
700 S 4th StFabric shops line 4th street - alongside other fun shops, galleries, restaurants, and cafes.
Big thrift shop with a fun staff that tag items with creative remarks. Be sure to check out the $1 room upstairs! There are a number of other vintage shops along the same block, too.
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Philly AIDS Thrift
710 S 5th StBig thrift shop with a fun staff that tag items with creative remarks. Be sure to check out the $1 room upstairs! There are a number of other vintage shops along the same block, too.
This shop is owned by Isaiah Zager of Magic Garden fame. It offers clothing, jewelry and gifts from Mexico and around the world. Check out the instrument room upstairs!
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Eyes Gallery
327 South StThis shop is owned by Isaiah Zager of Magic Garden fame. It offers clothing, jewelry and gifts from Mexico and around the world. Check out the instrument room upstairs!
Sightseeing
You can't help but notice all of the colorful mosaic murals throughout South Philly. Visit this incredible space by Isaiah Zagar and get even closer to the magic.
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Jardines Mágicos de Filadelfia
1020 South StYou can't help but notice all of the colorful mosaic murals throughout South Philly. Visit this incredible space by Isaiah Zagar and get even closer to the magic.
The pier is a good spot to view fireworks over the river during the summer. Free yoga is offered almost daily when the weather is nice.
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Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardThe pier is a good spot to view fireworks over the river during the summer. Free yoga is offered almost daily when the weather is nice.
An amazing outdoor space with hammocks and beer and bands and all kinds of wonderful things.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdAn amazing outdoor space with hammocks and beer and bands and all kinds of wonderful things.
This famous bell is located across from Independence Hall on the ground where the first presidents of the United States lived. The surrounding Old City neighborhood is filled with museums and historical points of interest, not to mention good architecture, dining and shops!
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Campana de la Libertad
526 Market StThis famous bell is located across from Independence Hall on the ground where the first presidents of the United States lived. The surrounding Old City neighborhood is filled with museums and historical points of interest, not to mention good architecture, dining and shops!
Food Scene
Try your hand at ordering a cheesesteak - wit or without.
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Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StTry your hand at ordering a cheesesteak - wit or without.
One of the great Philadelphia rivalries - Pat's v. Geno's. Which do you prefer?
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveOne of the great Philadelphia rivalries - Pat's v. Geno's. Which do you prefer?
Wonderful coffee, friendly staff, good atmosphere, and the "eggel" is one of my favorities quick breakfasts in the city.
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Philadelphia Java Company
852 S 2nd StWonderful coffee, friendly staff, good atmosphere, and the "eggel" is one of my favorities quick breakfasts in the city.
A local favoritie with nightly specials (e.g., Taco Tues, Burger Weds, Pierogi Thurs), a late night happy hour from 10-11, a pool table upstairs, and old bumper cars throughout.
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Tattooed Mom
530 South StA local favoritie with nightly specials (e.g., Taco Tues, Burger Weds, Pierogi Thurs), a late night happy hour from 10-11, a pool table upstairs, and old bumper cars throughout.
Lovely brunch in a cozy rowhome with little nooks everywhere. If there's a wait, stroll through the Italian Market or grab a cheap drinnk at 12 Steps Down first.
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Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetLovely brunch in a cozy rowhome with little nooks everywhere. If there's a wait, stroll through the Italian Market or grab a cheap drinnk at 12 Steps Down first.
A good restaurant for brunch or lunch with a large beer selection. You can also pick up bottles to-go.
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Hawthornes
738 S 11th StA good restaurant for brunch or lunch with a large beer selection. You can also pick up bottles to-go.
Go to any restaurant/bar on this block! Or one of the shops. They're all good!
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Jamonera
105 S 13th StGo to any restaurant/bar on this block! Or one of the shops. They're all good!
Hipster bar/restaurant and the up and coming East Passyunk Ave. Other spots of interest along this route are the Pope (Pub on E Passyunk), Urban Jungle, and shops that sell locally made goods.
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Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveHipster bar/restaurant and the up and coming East Passyunk Ave. Other spots of interest along this route are the Pope (Pub on E Passyunk), Urban Jungle, and shops that sell locally made goods.
Pricey but good restaurant where you can brunch/lunch/dine in a beautiful outdoor garden.
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Talula's Garden
210 W Washington SquarePricey but good restaurant where you can brunch/lunch/dine in a beautiful outdoor garden.
Essentials
Palm Tree Market
901 S 2nd StCorner shop with delicious and nutricious offerings.
847 S 2nd St
847 South 2nd StreetIf you need to pick something up, 7-11 probably has it.
Beer Heaven
1100 S Christopher Columbus BlvdLocal bottle shop with a good selection of craft beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Paddy's Old City Pub
228 Race StreetDive bar that may or may have not inspired It's Always Sunny.
Good bar with the right amount of outdoor seating.
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Bainbridge Street Barrel House
625-627 S 6th StGood bar with the right amount of outdoor seating.
It's very easy to make friends at this u-shaped drive bar that still allows smoking.
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Blue Duck on Broad
220 S Broad StIt's very easy to make friends at this u-shaped drive bar that still allows smoking.
Good venue that hosts mostly smaller musical acts or local events. Nearby bars usually offer specials before shows.
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Theater of Living Arts
334 South StGood venue that hosts mostly smaller musical acts or local events. Nearby bars usually offer specials before shows.
A Philadelphia institution. A great dive with cheap drinks. It usually has live music, and it hosts the longest running drag show in the city.
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Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetA Philadelphia institution. A great dive with cheap drinks. It usually has live music, and it hosts the longest running drag show in the city.
Arts & Culture
FringeArts hosts ecclectic local and international theater and dance performances. It also has a restaurant and bar, and the view is pretty great.
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FringeArts
140 N Christopher Columbus BlvdFringeArts hosts ecclectic local and international theater and dance performances. It also has a restaurant and bar, and the view is pretty great.
Tiny black box theater that showcases local talent in a wonderful way.
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Theatre Exile
1340-48 S 13th StTiny black box theater that showcases local talent in a wonderful way.