Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Great brunch, probably one of the best brunches in the city. Reservations are recommended. Within walking distance.
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The Continental Mid-town
1801 Chestnut StGreat brunch, probably one of the best brunches in the city. Reservations are recommended. Within walking distance.
Stephen Starr’s popular Rittenhouse Square bistro pays homage to Paris
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Parc
227 S 18th StStephen Starr’s popular Rittenhouse Square bistro pays homage to Paris
Rouge
205 S 18th StRittenhouse Square’s original bistro-cafe.
One of Philadelphia’s most popular summer hotspots, Morgan’s Pier is an oasis of craft beer, delicious food and incredible live music on the Delaware River Waterfront.
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Morgan's Pier
221 N Christopher Columbus BlvdOne of Philadelphia’s most popular summer hotspots, Morgan’s Pier is an oasis of craft beer, delicious food and incredible live music on the Delaware River Waterfront.
Open 24 hrs. This is the real deal when you come to Philadelphia for a cheesesteak.
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Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StOpen 24 hrs. This is the real deal when you come to Philadelphia for a cheesesteak.
The self-proclaimed "inventor of cheesesteak" offers classic versions of Philly's favorite sandwich.
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveThe self-proclaimed "inventor of cheesesteak" offers classic versions of Philly's favorite sandwich.
Arts & Culture
One of the most unique science museums. Its eminently touchable attractions explore science in disciplines ranging from sports to space.
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Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StOne of the most unique science museums. Its eminently touchable attractions explore science in disciplines ranging from sports to space.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art sits majestically on a rise at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The vast collections of this temple of art make it the third-largest art museum in the country.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Philadelphia Museum of Art sits majestically on a rise at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The vast collections of this temple of art make it the third-largest art museum in the country.
The Mütter Museum is a riveting storehouse for the anatomically strange. The Museum’s display of 20,000 provocative items is designed to give a beneath-the-surface perspective of what physicians study
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First Food Market
116 S 21st StThe Mütter Museum is a riveting storehouse for the anatomically strange. The Museum’s display of 20,000 provocative items is designed to give a beneath-the-surface perspective of what physicians study
Because who doesn't like dinosaurs! You can climb inside a T-Rex skull, try on horns and claws, and dig for fossils. Multitudes of butterflies flit around you in a simulated tropical rain forest.
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Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin PkwyBecause who doesn't like dinosaurs! You can climb inside a T-Rex skull, try on horns and claws, and dig for fossils. Multitudes of butterflies flit around you in a simulated tropical rain forest.
Tours include a look at life inside the prison’s historic cell blocks, Al Capone’s restored 19th-century cell, stories of inmate escapes. "Terror behind the walls" (Sept-Nov)
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Eastern State Penitentiary Museum
2027 Fairmount AveTours include a look at life inside the prison’s historic cell blocks, Al Capone’s restored 19th-century cell, stories of inmate escapes. "Terror behind the walls" (Sept-Nov)
This premier gaming and entertainment destination, open 24/7, offers a complimentary mix of table games, slots, restaurants and a VIP Lounge. Located right on the Delaware River.
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RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
1001 N Delaware AveThis premier gaming and entertainment destination, open 24/7, offers a complimentary mix of table games, slots, restaurants and a VIP Lounge. Located right on the Delaware River.
Sightseeing
Staying with a pet? This is perfect for an outing with the pooch.
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Logan Square
Staying with a pet? This is perfect for an outing with the pooch.
Historic Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park is located on the site of many of the seminal events that carried the nation through its founding as a global leader of democratic ideals.
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Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StHistoric Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park is located on the site of many of the seminal events that carried the nation through its founding as a global leader of democratic ideals.
The Liberty Bell’s home on Independence Mall is as powerful and dramatic as the Bell itself.
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Freiheitsglocke
526 Market StThe Liberty Bell’s home on Independence Mall is as powerful and dramatic as the Bell itself.
Ask Betsy Ross about her role in making the first American flag yourself when you visit the iconic home of America’s most famous flag maker.
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Betsy Ross House
239 Arch StAsk Betsy Ross about her role in making the first American flag yourself when you visit the iconic home of America’s most famous flag maker.
With historic vessels to board, an underwater ROV to maneuver and a mock cannon to fire, Philadelphia’s maritime museum conveys what the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers have meant to the city.
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Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Christopher Columbus BlvdWith historic vessels to board, an underwater ROV to maneuver and a mock cannon to fire, Philadelphia’s maritime museum conveys what the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers have meant to the city.
Founded in 1858, Schuylkill Navy is the oldest amateur athletic governing body in the United States and comprises the ten clubs of Boathouse Row.
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Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowFounded in 1858, Schuylkill Navy is the oldest amateur athletic governing body in the United States and comprises the ten clubs of Boathouse Row.
Shopping
A must stop when in Philly. Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StA must stop when in Philly. Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892.
Essentials
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetSupermarket
Wawa
200-210 Lombard StM.T.O. Food/Convenience Store/Coffee
7-Eleven
1201 Chestnut StConvenience Store/Groceries