Guidebook for Philadelphia
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Wissahickon Bike Trail
Wissahickon Bike TrailBeautiful bike ride through a true forest in a big city.
Take a walk, ponder the stream, listen to the birds and the wind in the trees.
33 locals recommend
Forbidden Drive
Forbidden DriveTake a walk, ponder the stream, listen to the birds and the wind in the trees.
Walk the Main Street of Chestnut Hill for a meal, to buy a gift, one of the best old hardware stores left in America, bakeries, ice cream, flowers, and a food coop.
54 locals recommend
Chestnut Hill
Walk the Main Street of Chestnut Hill for a meal, to buy a gift, one of the best old hardware stores left in America, bakeries, ice cream, flowers, and a food coop.
A great food Coop with everything you could want. There is also a store selling products and pet food and toys.
56 locals recommend
Weavers Way Co-op
559 Carpenter LnA great food Coop with everything you could want. There is also a store selling products and pet food and toys.
historic market selling food, produce, gifts, jewelry. Philadelphians of all kinds come on a regular basis. Get cheesesteaks, sushi, Amish food and products, vegetarian dishes, Thai and much more.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th Sthistoric market selling food, produce, gifts, jewelry. Philadelphians of all kinds come on a regular basis. Get cheesesteaks, sushi, Amish food and products, vegetarian dishes, Thai and much more.
This recreational trail follows the river and continuous from Valley Forge into Center City. It can be biked or walked. It goes behind the main Art Museum, a skateboard park, Boathouse Row and more.
23 locals recommend
Schuylkill Banks
2501 Walnut StThis recreational trail follows the river and continuous from Valley Forge into Center City. It can be biked or walked. It goes behind the main Art Museum, a skateboard park, Boathouse Row and more.
Food Scene
Neighborhood cafe featuring delicious coffees, pastries and crepes. Plus real neighborhood flavor.
67 locals recommend
High Point Cafe
602 Carpenter LnNeighborhood cafe featuring delicious coffees, pastries and crepes. Plus real neighborhood flavor.
Arts & Culture
Amazing collection of Art. Give yourself a full day or plan to come back at least twice. There's so much to see.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAmazing collection of Art. Give yourself a full day or plan to come back at least twice. There's so much to see.
One of the largest museums in the US with an international collection of art. Friday night music and food events draw people from all over Philadelphia. Free Sunday morning admission.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the largest museums in the US with an international collection of art. Friday night music and food events draw people from all over Philadelphia. Free Sunday morning admission.
A 19th Century mansion in Center City with an unusual collection and exhibits ranging from Shakespeare to Sendak. Check out the site online for current exhibits.
14 locals recommend
The Rosenbach
2008-2010 Delancey PlA 19th Century mansion in Center City with an unusual collection and exhibits ranging from Shakespeare to Sendak. Check out the site online for current exhibits.
Fascinating account of the arc of the lives of Jewish people in America and interesting exhibits about the immigrant experience. Currently one on baseball as a path into American life.
53 locals recommend
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S Independence Mall EFascinating account of the arc of the lives of Jewish people in America and interesting exhibits about the immigrant experience. Currently one on baseball as a path into American life.
Shopping
Fabulous shop with new and second hand items for young children: clothes, toys, etc. Everything is in pristine condition. Located by the food Coop and High Point Cafe.
8 locals recommend
The Nesting House
542 Carpenter LnFabulous shop with new and second hand items for young children: clothes, toys, etc. Everything is in pristine condition. Located by the food Coop and High Point Cafe.
Do you love locally owned book stores? Check out Big Blue Marble. Good selection including children's books.
12 locals recommend
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter LnDo you love locally owned book stores? Check out Big Blue Marble. Good selection including children's books.
Sightseeing
Start your tour of historic Philly here - help with anything that interests you. An easy walk from there to all the major sites. You can walk there from Market Street East on the Regional Rail.
57 locals recommend
Independence Visitor Center
599 Market StStart your tour of historic Philly here - help with anything that interests you. An easy walk from there to all the major sites. You can walk there from Market Street East on the Regional Rail.
Usually fascinating exhibits and a wonderful introduction to the Constitution which is interesting for all.
172 locals recommend
National Constitution Center
525 Arch StUsually fascinating exhibits and a wonderful introduction to the Constitution which is interesting for all.