Guidebook for Philadelphia

Aaron
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Drinks & Nightlife

Philly's premier LGBT Dance Club-Bar
78 residents recomanen
Woody's
202 S 13th St
78 residents recomanen
Philly's premier LGBT Dance Club-Bar
Popular neighborhood Gastropub.
35 residents recomanen
Varga Bar
941 Spruce St
35 residents recomanen
Popular neighborhood Gastropub.
Upscale bar with quirky decor & a chalkboard menu of French-inspired pub grub that changes daily.
41 residents recomanen
The Good King Tavern
614 South 7th Street
41 residents recomanen
Upscale bar with quirky decor & a chalkboard menu of French-inspired pub grub that changes daily.

Food Scene

A favorite neighborhood coffee shop, just a one minute walk from our front door.
79 residents recomanen
Good Karma Cafe
928 Pine St
79 residents recomanen
A favorite neighborhood coffee shop, just a one minute walk from our front door.
Popular neighborhood coffee shop
17 residents recomanen
The Last Drop Coffee House
1300 Pine St
17 residents recomanen
Popular neighborhood coffee shop
Another fantastic, nearby coffee shop. Locally made water Kefir!
236 S 10th St
236 South 10th Street
Another fantastic, nearby coffee shop. Locally made water Kefir!
Nice coffee shop. A great place to study and read.
41 residents recomanen
Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery
620 S 9th St
41 residents recomanen
Nice coffee shop. A great place to study and read.
Famous Iron Chef-run restaurant. Sushi, Sashimi and other delicious Japanese Fusion Fare.
25 residents recomanen
Morimoto
723 Chestnut St
25 residents recomanen
Famous Iron Chef-run restaurant. Sushi, Sashimi and other delicious Japanese Fusion Fare.
Popular Brunch spot.
61 residents recomanen
Morning Glory Diner
735 S 10th St
61 residents recomanen
Popular Brunch spot.
Urban-farmhouse duplex where the upscale New American menu gives local sourcing a Southern twist.
6 residents recomanen
Supper
928 South St
6 residents recomanen
Urban-farmhouse duplex where the upscale New American menu gives local sourcing a Southern twist.
You have to try our favorite Chicken Biscuit during happy hour 5pm-6:30pm Mon-Fri.
20 residents recomanen
Percy Street Barbecue
900 South Street
20 residents recomanen
You have to try our favorite Chicken Biscuit during happy hour 5pm-6:30pm Mon-Fri.
Popular neighborhood Bar-Restaurant.
65 residents recomanen
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine St
65 residents recomanen
Popular neighborhood Bar-Restaurant.
Best Ramen in town.
35 residents recomanen
CHeU noodle bar
255 S 10th St
35 residents recomanen
Best Ramen in town.
Famous Indian Restaurant.
13 residents recomanen
Tashan Restaurant & Lounge
777 South Broad Street
13 residents recomanen
Famous Indian Restaurant.
Popular Thai restaurant.
16 residents recomanen
Sawatdee
534 S 15th St
16 residents recomanen
Popular Thai restaurant.
Authentic Mediterranean Food.
138 residents recomanen
Zahav
237 St James Pl
138 residents recomanen
Authentic Mediterranean Food.
Local Pizza place.
6 residents recomanen
Gennaro's Pizza‎
1315 Bainbridge St
6 residents recomanen
Local Pizza place.
Best Pizza in Philly. (ok this is debatable)
55 residents recomanen
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th St
55 residents recomanen
Best Pizza in Philly. (ok this is debatable)
The Originator of Philly's Cheesesteak Revolution!
316 residents recomanen
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave
316 residents recomanen
The Originator of Philly's Cheesesteak Revolution!
Great crepes and French delights.
49 residents recomanen
Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
624 S 6th St
49 residents recomanen
Great crepes and French delights.
Our favorite spicy Chinese food. Make sure you try the Dan Dan Noodles and Cucumber.
35 residents recomanen
Han Dynasty
123 Chestnut St
35 residents recomanen
Our favorite spicy Chinese food. Make sure you try the Dan Dan Noodles and Cucumber.
Local Sushi, Japanese Fusion Restaurant. Make sure you try their Kimchi Fries.
10 residents recomanen
Bleu Sushi
262 S 10th St
10 residents recomanen
Local Sushi, Japanese Fusion Restaurant. Make sure you try their Kimchi Fries.
A nice Shabu/Hot Pot Restaurant
Simply Shabu
A nice Shabu/Hot Pot Restaurant
Best Burmese Restaurant. Make sure you try their thousand layer bread.
14 residents recomanen
Rangoon
112 N 9th St
14 residents recomanen
Best Burmese Restaurant. Make sure you try their thousand layer bread.
Small Indian cafe with a daily charging by-the-pound buffet, an a la carte menu plus vegan options.
Mumbai Bistro
930 Locust St
Small Indian cafe with a daily charging by-the-pound buffet, an a la carte menu plus vegan options.
Chinese vegan restaurant
Vegan Tree
742 South St
Chinese vegan restaurant

Sightseeing

A Major US Historical Landmark
569 residents recomanen
Sala de la Independència
520 Chestnut St
569 residents recomanen
A Major US Historical Landmark
A Major Historical Landmark
755 residents recomanen
Campana de la Llibertat
526 Market St
755 residents recomanen
A Major Historical Landmark
Friendship Gate, Great Food, Hot Pot, Bubble Tea, Foot Massage and Karaoke, just a short walk away.
1001 Arch St
1001 Arch Street
Friendship Gate, Great Food, Hot Pot, Bubble Tea, Foot Massage and Karaoke, just a short walk away.
The Heart of Philadelphia and arguably Philly's most lovely architectural masterpiece. Tours to the tower highly recommended (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri)
354 residents recomanen
Ajuntament de Filadèlfia
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
354 residents recomanen
The Heart of Philadelphia and arguably Philly's most lovely architectural masterpiece. Tours to the tower highly recommended (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri)
A Philadelphia Cultural Heritage site. Great outdoor market, shops and events on weekends.
419 residents recomanen
Italian Market
919 S 9th St
419 residents recomanen
A Philadelphia Cultural Heritage site. Great outdoor market, shops and events on weekends.
Another American Historical Landmark
210 residents recomanen
Casa de Betsy Ross
239 Arch St
210 residents recomanen
Another American Historical Landmark
A Philadelphia Tradition. A large, open, indoor mall with everything from Amish Farm-made goods to Philly Cheese steaks.
739 residents recomanen
Mercat de Reading Terminal
1136 N 12th St
739 residents recomanen
A Philadelphia Tradition. A large, open, indoor mall with everything from Amish Farm-made goods to Philly Cheese steaks.
The famous LOVE sign in Philly.
78 residents recomanen
JFK Plaza
78 residents recomanen
The famous LOVE sign in Philly.
Historical site: the first residential street in the U.S.
154 residents recomanen
Carrer d'Elfreth
126 Elfreth's Alley
154 residents recomanen
Historical site: the first residential street in the U.S.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar.
385 residents recomanen
Els Jardins Màgics de Filadèlfia
1020 South St
385 residents recomanen
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar.
Interactive all-ages museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution featuring rare artifacts & a theater.
172 residents recomanen
Centre Nacional de la Constitució
525 Arch St
172 residents recomanen
Interactive all-ages museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution featuring rare artifacts & a theater.
The long running first LGBT book store in the country.
345 S 12th St
345 South 12th Street
The long running first LGBT book store in the country.
Visitor Center
57 residents recomanen
Centre de Visitants de la Independència
599 Market St
57 residents recomanen
Visitor Center

Everything Else

Philadelphia's most lovely park east of Broad St (and arguably the loveliest in all of Philly!)
90 residents recomanen
Parc de Washington Square
210 W Washington Square
90 residents recomanen
Philadelphia's most lovely park east of Broad St (and arguably the loveliest in all of Philly!)
The other great city park in Philadelphia.
620 residents recomanen
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th St
620 residents recomanen
The other great city park in Philadelphia.
Weekend's Farmer's Market and located in the Historic Society Hill Neighborhood in Philadelphia. Incredibly well-maintained houses from the 1700's. Stunning architecture.
16 residents recomanen
Head House Square
16 residents recomanen
Weekend's Farmer's Market and located in the Historic Society Hill Neighborhood in Philadelphia. Incredibly well-maintained houses from the 1700's. Stunning architecture.
The first hospital in the U.S. Founded by Ben Franklin in 1751.
20 residents recomanen
Pennsylvania Hospital
800 Spruce St
20 residents recomanen
The first hospital in the U.S. Founded by Ben Franklin in 1751.
Best Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Mind-Body Acupuncture.
1740 South St
Best Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Philadelphia.
This is a major subway/train station, very close to our home. It connects you to UPenn campus, Drexel, PHL Airport, etc.
58 residents recomanen
Jefferson Station
58 residents recomanen
This is a major subway/train station, very close to our home. It connects you to UPenn campus, Drexel, PHL Airport, etc.
A popular destination for conventions and events.
155 residents recomanen
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St
155 residents recomanen
A popular destination for conventions and events.
All-day yoga classes only a two-minute walk away.
The Yoga Garden Philly
240 S 8th St
All-day yoga classes only a two-minute walk away.
Train Station to New Jersey. Just 2 blocks from our home.
9-10th and Locust station
Train Station to New Jersey. Just 2 blocks from our home.
Closest subway station for the Market-Frankford Line (west to University City, West Philly, and east to Old City, Northern Liberties)
11th St Station
Closest subway station for the Market-Frankford Line (west to University City, West Philly, and east to Old City, Northern Liberties)

Shopping

All the major brands shopping is around these few blocks. (Tips:Philly has no sales tax on clothes.)
21 residents recomanen
Apple Walnut Street
1607 Walnut St
21 residents recomanen
All the major brands shopping is around these few blocks. (Tips:Philly has no sales tax on clothes.)
Closest Pharmacy
326 residents recomanen
CVS
4314 Locust St
326 residents recomanen
Closest Pharmacy
Delicious place to shop and eat... literally only a two minute walk away.
263 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
929 South St
263 residents recomanen
Delicious place to shop and eat... literally only a two minute walk away.
Old Italian Style Grocery Store: acclaimed gourmet destination purveying cheeses, breads & specialty items, plus prepared foods.
48 residents recomanen
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th St
48 residents recomanen
Old Italian Style Grocery Store: acclaimed gourmet destination purveying cheeses, breads & specialty items, plus prepared foods.
Conventional Supermarket
34 residents recomanen
Superfresh
1001 South Street
34 residents recomanen
Conventional Supermarket

Arts & Culture

A fun area of town, just a few blocks away, full of clubs, bars, restaurants.
45 residents recomanen
Gayborhood
45 residents recomanen
A fun area of town, just a few blocks away, full of clubs, bars, restaurants.
An incredible music university and conservatory with free, world-class student concerts sometimes 2-3 times a week.
9 residents recomanen
Curtis Institute Of Music
1726 Locust St
9 residents recomanen
An incredible music university and conservatory with free, world-class student concerts sometimes 2-3 times a week.
A fantastic collection of mostly impressionistic works, from Monet to Picasso to Modigliani.
560 residents recomanen
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 residents recomanen
A fantastic collection of mostly impressionistic works, from Monet to Picasso to Modigliani.
Incredible Historic Theater on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts.
46 residents recomanen
Acadèmia de Música
240 S Broad St
46 residents recomanen
Incredible Historic Theater on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts.
Major Arts Venue: Ballet, Symphony, Musicals, Concerts...
179 residents recomanen
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad St
179 residents recomanen
Major Arts Venue: Ballet, Symphony, Musicals, Concerts...
World-class Art Museum
1164 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Filadèlfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 residents recomanen
World-class Art Museum
One of 3 excellent Independent Movie Theaters on this side of town.
83 residents recomanen
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut St
83 residents recomanen
One of 3 excellent Independent Movie Theaters on this side of town.
The oldest continuously operating theater in the English-speaking world and the oldest in the United States. (Lots of great shows)
73 residents recomanen
Teatre de Walnut Street
825 Walnut St
73 residents recomanen
The oldest continuously operating theater in the English-speaking world and the oldest in the United States. (Lots of great shows)