Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

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This is great if you're in town for a convention or travel!
155 locals recommend
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St
155 locals recommend
This is great if you're in town for a convention or travel!
How to get here from the airport!! Super close!
58 locals recommend
Jefferson Station
58 locals recommend
How to get here from the airport!! Super close!
2nd largest Rodin museum in the world!
225 locals recommend
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
225 locals recommend
2nd largest Rodin museum in the world!
Want some experimental, edgy art on a Friday (double check events first). Definitely a unique spot!
8 locals recommend
Vox Populi
319 N 11th St
8 locals recommend
Want some experimental, edgy art on a Friday (double check events first). Definitely a unique spot!
If you're in town for the hospital... here it is!
10 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
132 S 10th St
10 locals recommend
If you're in town for the hospital... here it is!

Drinks & Nightlife

EXCELLENT craft beers, and only a block away!
44 locals recommend
Prohibition Taproom
501 N 13th St
44 locals recommend
EXCELLENT craft beers, and only a block away!
Get your boogie on, next door! Whiskey bar that has fun gogo on Thursday-Sun!
36 locals recommend
The Trestle Inn
339 N 11th St
36 locals recommend
Get your boogie on, next door! Whiskey bar that has fun gogo on Thursday-Sun!
Fun diner/dance spot/bar that is fun on the weekends if you want to dance in a semi-packed bar.
72 locals recommend
Silk City Lounge
435 Spring Garden St
72 locals recommend
Fun diner/dance spot/bar that is fun on the weekends if you want to dance in a semi-packed bar.
Best in Philly for drinks! EXCELLENT cocktails. Make sure you're following the dress code. No sneakers. $10+ each drink.
79 locals recommend
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race St
79 locals recommend
Best in Philly for drinks! EXCELLENT cocktails. Make sure you're following the dress code. No sneakers. $10+ each drink.
It's a music venue in our basement and always has wonderful shows/full bar!
31 locals recommend
Underground Arts
1200 Callowhill St
31 locals recommend
It's a music venue in our basement and always has wonderful shows/full bar!
Our favorite music venue is minutes walking distance!
94 locals recommend
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden St
94 locals recommend
Our favorite music venue is minutes walking distance!
Fun local brewery!
20 locals recommend
Love City Brewing
1023 Hamilton St
20 locals recommend
Fun local brewery!
Bar & coffee house with interesting events & wonderful drinks! Try the hot toddy!
11 locals recommend
Win Win Coffee Bar
422-418 Spring Garden St
11 locals recommend
Bar & coffee house with interesting events & wonderful drinks! Try the hot toddy!
Our most popular gay club with one of the strongest pours in the city! Fun karaoke nights & events.
78 locals recommend
Woody's
202 S 13th St
78 locals recommend
Our most popular gay club with one of the strongest pours in the city! Fun karaoke nights & events.

Food Scene

PHENOMENAL selection of foods and delicacies. One of Philadelphia's most unique attractions, and so close for a quick bite!
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
739 locals recommend
PHENOMENAL selection of foods and delicacies. One of Philadelphia's most unique attractions, and so close for a quick bite!
Amazing soup! At only $6!
23 locals recommend
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
1022 Race St
23 locals recommend
Amazing soup! At only $6!
The best soup dumplings you've ever had.
Tom's Dim Sum
59 N 11th St
The best soup dumplings you've ever had.
The BEST vegan restaurant (4 star, gourmet) in Philadelphia, with national acclaim. Check the reviews!
76 locals recommend
Vedge
1221 Locust St
76 locals recommend
The BEST vegan restaurant (4 star, gourmet) in Philadelphia, with national acclaim. Check the reviews!
BEST MEXICAN IN THE CITY! You won't regret it!
10 locals recommend
Las Bugambilias
15 S 3rd St
10 locals recommend
BEST MEXICAN IN THE CITY! You won't regret it!
Wonderful & creative dessert spot with excellent matcha lattes!
9 locals recommend
A La Mousse
145 N 11th St
9 locals recommend
Wonderful & creative dessert spot with excellent matcha lattes!

Arts & Culture

It's our museum! Come check this out, and then see the Barnes or Rodin!
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 locals recommend
It's our museum! Come check this out, and then see the Barnes or Rodin!
Fantastic art museum with an interesting history!
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 locals recommend
Fantastic art museum with an interesting history!
There is ALWAYS something fun going on in this artsy North Liberties area. You'll often find flea markets, festivals, music, or games.. it's a lovely weekend spot to eat, explore, and shop around.
54 locals recommend
The Piazza
1001 N 2nd St
54 locals recommend
There is ALWAYS something fun going on in this artsy North Liberties area. You'll often find flea markets, festivals, music, or games.. it's a lovely weekend spot to eat, explore, and shop around.

Sightseeing

GORGEOUS in the spring/summer. Great for people watching. Great for shopping, restaurants, bars, venues of all kinds.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th St
620 locals recommend
GORGEOUS in the spring/summer. Great for people watching. Great for shopping, restaurants, bars, venues of all kinds.
If you like people watching, this is your best bet! Lots of bars, restaurants, and shops.
58 locals recommend
South Street
South Street
58 locals recommend
If you like people watching, this is your best bet! Lots of bars, restaurants, and shops.
Fantastic little area. Full of different meats, cheeses, and artisan snacks. Fun to roam through during a weekend afternoon.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th St
419 locals recommend
Fantastic little area. Full of different meats, cheeses, and artisan snacks. Fun to roam through during a weekend afternoon.
You can find vintage shops, record stores, art galleries and more! Fun to explore during the day or on first friday!
258 locals recommend
Old City District
231 Market St
258 locals recommend
You can find vintage shops, record stores, art galleries and more! Fun to explore during the day or on first friday!
Our historic City Hall building makes a great point of reference if you ever get lost! Check out Dilworth Park on site for events throughout the year.
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
354 locals recommend
Our historic City Hall building makes a great point of reference if you ever get lost! Check out Dilworth Park on site for events throughout the year.

Parks & Nature

Renovated railway line park with beautiful views of the city!
33 locals recommend
The Rail Park
1150 N Broad St
33 locals recommend
Renovated railway line park with beautiful views of the city!
Beautiful park in the middle of everything!
90 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
210 W Washington Square
90 locals recommend
Beautiful park in the middle of everything!
Home to interesting events throughout the year, a carousel, playground, mini golf, and more!
149 locals recommend
Franklin Square
200 N 6th St
149 locals recommend
Home to interesting events throughout the year, a carousel, playground, mini golf, and more!

Getting Around

The Greyhound station is walking distance from our building.
19 locals recommend
Greyhound station
1001 Filbert St
19 locals recommend
The Greyhound station is walking distance from our building.