Guidebook for Philadelphia
Everything Else
Downtown Philly - There are all types of great things to see and experience here.
178 locals recommend
Center City
Downtown Philly - There are all types of great things to see and experience here.
Just in case your child needs medical attention!
38 locals recommend
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
3550 Market StJust in case your child needs medical attention!
Arts & Culture
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. They have great exhibits and collections. Definitely worth a look.
110 locals recommend
Penn Museum
3260 South StThe University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. They have great exhibits and collections. Definitely worth a look.
Great museum with exhibit works from the middle ages to modern period.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyGreat museum with exhibit works from the middle ages to modern period.
The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painting in the world.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painting in the world.
Home of the greatest Rodin collection outside of Paris. The museum houses 124 sculptures, including "The Thinker."
225 locals recommend
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyHome of the greatest Rodin collection outside of Paris. The museum houses 124 sculptures, including "The Thinker."
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StGreat great science museum!
This museum is completely dedicated to the U.S. Constitution. Great place for a historic experience.
172 locals recommend
National Constitution Center
525 Arch StThis museum is completely dedicated to the U.S. Constitution. Great place for a historic experience.
Sightseeing
If you're looking for something "different" this is the place. Its a little creepy, but interesting at the same time.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveIf you're looking for something "different" this is the place. Its a little creepy, but interesting at the same time.
The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979. Very beautiful architecture!
75 locals recommend
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
1723 Race StThe head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979. Very beautiful architecture!
Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed in this historic building. Get a big taste of American History here!
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StBoth the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed in this historic building. Get a big taste of American History here!
The ivy league powerhouse itself. Ben Franklin was one of the founders!
165 locals recommend
University of Pennsylvania
The ivy league powerhouse itself. Ben Franklin was one of the founders!
The Morris Arboretum is a wonderful place to visit for those who love trees, plants, beautiful landscapes and interesting sculpture.
65 locals recommend
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern AveThe Morris Arboretum is a wonderful place to visit for those who love trees, plants, beautiful landscapes and interesting sculpture.
Awesome place to exercise and take in beautiful Philly scenery.
250 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailAwesome place to exercise and take in beautiful Philly scenery.
This is probably the ultimate Victorian building in terms of historical revival styles including Gothic, Norman, Egyptian, Greek, Renaissance, and Arabic. We absolutely love the architecture!
20 locals recommend
Masonic Temple
1 N Broad StThis is probably the ultimate Victorian building in terms of historical revival styles including Gothic, Norman, Egyptian, Greek, Renaissance, and Arabic. We absolutely love the architecture!
Food Scene
Jim's Cheesesteaks are everywhere in Philly. Definitely grab one of these.
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StJim's Cheesesteaks are everywhere in Philly. Definitely grab one of these.
Geno's is situated in a south Philly neighborhood and near an open air Italian Market. Right across the street is its archenemy, Pat's! haha
258 locals recommend
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StGeno's is situated in a south Philly neighborhood and near an open air Italian Market. Right across the street is its archenemy, Pat's! haha
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Avemmmmmmmmmm!
This is a must-see! An oasis of great food. You will not be sorry.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StThis is a must-see! An oasis of great food. You will not be sorry.
This place is a great hangout for interesting people, from artist, slackers to businessmen & entrepreneurs.
21 locals recommend
Rim Cafe
1172 S 9th StThis place is a great hangout for interesting people, from artist, slackers to businessmen & entrepreneurs.
Shopping
Rittenhouse Row
Upscale shopping and dining.
Located in the historic John Wanamaker’s building at 13th & Market Streets is Philadelphia's only remaining department store.
49 locals recommend
Macy's Philadelphia
1300 Market StLocated in the historic John Wanamaker’s building at 13th & Market Streets is Philadelphia's only remaining department store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chickie's & Pete's
1526 Packer AveGet the crab fries! Thank us later.
Fado Irish Pub
1500 Locust StCool place to grab some drinks and watch soccer/rugby.
The Continental Mid-town
1801 Chestnut StGreat singles bar! Rooftop drinks cannot be beaten.
Another great bar for singles. On Friday they have a nice free pizza buffet happy hour between 5-7pm.
57 locals recommend
Manayunk Brewing
4120 Main StAnother great bar for singles. On Friday they have a nice free pizza buffet happy hour between 5-7pm.
Similar to what a bar might have been like during the prohibition era, the environment here is dark and the drinks are strong.
44 locals recommend
Prohibition Taproom
501 N 13th StSimilar to what a bar might have been like during the prohibition era, the environment here is dark and the drinks are strong.
Zee Bar
100 Spring Garden StGreat club to dance at. Very popular in Philly.
Shampoo Night Club
417 N 8th StFoam parties. Enough said.
Great place to dance. They say the hottest women are found here. We'll let you be the judge though.
32 locals recommend
Rumor Nightclub
1500 Sansom StGreat place to dance. They say the hottest women are found here. We'll let you be the judge though.
Essentials
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetExceptional quality and fair priced groceries.
This is where we go to buy groceries when we don't feel like going all the way to Trader Joe's. The more mainstream brands are here.
19 locals recommend
ALDI
5501 S US Hwy 41This is where we go to buy groceries when we don't feel like going all the way to Trader Joe's. The more mainstream brands are here.