Guidebook for Philadelphia
Shopping
Stretch of food vendors, Lorenzo's Pizza, Sarcones bakery/sandwiches, cheese shops, coffee and fun Philadelphia atmosphere if you enjoy outdoor markets.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StStretch of food vendors, Lorenzo's Pizza, Sarcones bakery/sandwiches, cheese shops, coffee and fun Philadelphia atmosphere if you enjoy outdoor markets.
Food Scene
It is the oldest operating indoor market in the City. Great place to eat, people watch, buy fun food and other treats. Open during the week and weekends until 6pm.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StIt is the oldest operating indoor market in the City. Great place to eat, people watch, buy fun food and other treats. Open during the week and weekends until 6pm.
Amazing bar and local food. Pricey but worth it. In nice weather, try to sit in the back/outdoor section. Otherwise, the bar is the best place to sit. Great cocktails!!!
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Southwark Restaurant
701 S 4th StAmazing bar and local food. Pricey but worth it. In nice weather, try to sit in the back/outdoor section. Otherwise, the bar is the best place to sit. Great cocktails!!!
Red Hook Coffee and Tea
765 S 4th Stgreat neighborhood coffee shop!
Fitz and Starts
743 S 4th StAwesome food for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
fabulous thin crust pizza, wonderful salads, a bar and they show silent movies on the wall!
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Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th Stfabulous thin crust pizza, wonderful salads, a bar and they show silent movies on the wall!
The Good King Tavern
614 South 7th StreetGreat local food/bar
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StAll they do is coffee, donuts and Korean fried chicken!
Sightseeing
Fascinating outdoor/indoor tour of a very old prison from the 1800s. Al Capone was one of the many famous "visitors" there. Philly's Alcatraz.
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Príosún Stáit an Oirthuaiscirt
2027 Fairmount AveFascinating outdoor/indoor tour of a very old prison from the 1800s. Al Capone was one of the many famous "visitors" there. Philly's Alcatraz.
Great park and general area. About 20 min walk from the house. People watch, picnic, read a book or visit the surrounding outdoor cafes for drinks/food. Nearby Walnut street have great shops.
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Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StGreat park and general area. About 20 min walk from the house. People watch, picnic, read a book or visit the surrounding outdoor cafes for drinks/food. Nearby Walnut street have great shops.
I love this amazing reclaimed space of tiles/mosaic mazes, walkways and nocks. Amazing use of recycled materials!
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Gairdíní Draíochta Philadelphia
1020 South StI love this amazing reclaimed space of tiles/mosaic mazes, walkways and nocks. Amazing use of recycled materials!
Great area to walk around during the day to visit art galleries, stores, Betsy Ross' house and Ben Franklin's workshops. In the evening, lots of bars and restaurants, too.
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Old City District
231 Market StGreat area to walk around during the day to visit art galleries, stores, Betsy Ross' house and Ben Franklin's workshops. In the evening, lots of bars and restaurants, too.
Everything Else
Especially if you have a car, this beautiful arboretum within city limits (but about a 25 min driver) is a beautiful space. Tree house too! Admission is NOT cheap but worth it if you like gardens.
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Morris Arboretum Ollscoil Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern AveEspecially if you have a car, this beautiful arboretum within city limits (but about a 25 min driver) is a beautiful space. Tree house too! Admission is NOT cheap but worth it if you like gardens.
Check out their schedule for fun music. There is also a bar/restaurant, too. Near Penn's campus.
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World Cafe Live Philadelphia
3025 Walnut StCheck out their schedule for fun music. There is also a bar/restaurant, too. Near Penn's campus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Underground Arts
1200 Callowhill StThe Twisted Tail
509 S 2nd StBar and music venue on the weekends
Entertainment & Activities
great outdoor summer performing arts venue. Check their performance schedule!
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The Mann Center
5201 Parkside Avegreat outdoor summer performing arts venue. Check their performance schedule!