Guidebook for Philadelphia
Sightseeing
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThis is where the magic happened in 1776.
Where Benjamin Franlkin lived and worked. A lovely place to visit; interesting museum underground.
14 locals recommend
Fragments of Franklin Court
322 Market StWhere Benjamin Franlkin lived and worked. A lovely place to visit; interesting museum underground.
OK, so not technically her house (it would have sat where the courtyard is today) but great spot to visit while in the neighborhood.
210 locals recommend
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch StOK, so not technically her house (it would have sat where the courtyard is today) but great spot to visit while in the neighborhood.
Oldest continuously inhabited block in the USA. Adorable & haunted.
154 locals recommend
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyOldest continuously inhabited block in the USA. Adorable & haunted.
Food Scene
Great cup of joe & tasty baked goods. Free hour of internet w/ purchase. Good people watching.
17 locals recommend
Old City Coffee
221 Church StGreat cup of joe & tasty baked goods. Free hour of internet w/ purchase. Good people watching.
A Philadelphia classic. American fusion & cocktail goodness.
48 locals recommend
The Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar
138 Market StA Philadelphia classic. American fusion & cocktail goodness.
Revolution House
200 Market StTater tots. boom.
Gianfranco Pizza Rustica
8 N 3rd StLooking for cheap eats? Tasty & on budget.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brownie's Irish Pub
46 S 2nd Stclassic dive bar, and the only one in the neighborhood that allows smoking.
Great beer selection; good southern flair food menu - (you'd never guess by the name)
22 locals recommend
Khyber Pass Pub
56 S 2nd StGreat beer selection; good southern flair food menu - (you'd never guess by the name)
Eulogy Belgian Tavern
136 Chestnut StreetYum. on many levels.
National Mechanics
22 S 3rd StAll around good bar; Wednesday Quizzo (fyi)
Everything Else
Lovely reclaimed public park with a gorgeous view of the bridge and the water. Great place to drink a cup of coffee and just relax.
66 locals recommend
Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardLovely reclaimed public park with a gorgeous view of the bridge and the water. Great place to drink a cup of coffee and just relax.