Guidebook for Philadelphia

Melissa
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Parks & Nature

Race Street Pier offers nice views of the Delaware waterfront and the Ben Franklin Bridge, and hosts free events from time to time. From April to November, free yoga classes at 7am and 6pm.
66 residents recomanen
Moll de Race Street
North Christopher Columbus Boulevard
66 residents recomanen
Race Street Pier offers nice views of the Delaware waterfront and the Ben Franklin Bridge, and hosts free events from time to time. From April to November, free yoga classes at 7am and 6pm.
Sway in a hammock among the trees, or chill in a net on the pier overtop the Delaware River - Spruce Street Harbor Park is a great place to relax and grab some snacks and libations
317 residents recomanen
Parc del port de Spruce Street
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
317 residents recomanen
Sway in a hammock among the trees, or chill in a net on the pier overtop the Delaware River - Spruce Street Harbor Park is a great place to relax and grab some snacks and libations
If you're visiting Philly and enjoy exercising, it's mandatory to run up the Art Museum steps a la Rocky Balboa. But for a longer jog, take the nearby trail through Fairmount Park which runs along the Schuylkill River. You can ride a bike on the trail too (grab a Indego bike share), and there are plenty of spots for picnicking, watching university sculls on the water near Boathouse Row, or even fishing.
315 residents recomanen
Fairmount Park
Reservoir Drive
315 residents recomanen
If you're visiting Philly and enjoy exercising, it's mandatory to run up the Art Museum steps a la Rocky Balboa. But for a longer jog, take the nearby trail through Fairmount Park which runs along the Schuylkill River. You can ride a bike on the trail too (grab a Indego bike share), and there are plenty of spots for picnicking, watching university sculls on the water near Boathouse Row, or even fishing.
The LOVE artwork in the bedroom is there for a reason. Visit Robert Indiana's sculpture in John F. Kennedy Plaza, known generally as LOVE park. It's a place equally beloved by photographers and skaters.
135 residents recomanen
Parc de l'Amor
Arch Street
135 residents recomanen
The LOVE artwork in the bedroom is there for a reason. Visit Robert Indiana's sculpture in John F. Kennedy Plaza, known generally as LOVE park. It's a place equally beloved by photographers and skaters.
A short walk away is the newly revamped Franklin Square, with a carousel and playground. Cute, free, and right across the street from Independence Mall.
149 residents recomanen
Plaça Franklin
200 N 6th St
149 residents recomanen
A short walk away is the newly revamped Franklin Square, with a carousel and playground. Cute, free, and right across the street from Independence Mall.

Arts & Culture

FringeArts has a theatre in the same building as the restaurant Le Peg, all housed in a historic pump station that provided Philadelphia with world-class firefighting capabilities at the turn of the 20th century.
17 residents recomanen
FringeArts
140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
17 residents recomanen
FringeArts has a theatre in the same building as the restaurant Le Peg, all housed in a historic pump station that provided Philadelphia with world-class firefighting capabilities at the turn of the 20th century.
30 residents recomanen
Arden Theatre Company
40 N 2nd St
30 residents recomanen
Chances are you're looking at our BnB because you've already got tickets to a show at Festival Pier, and it's a ten minute walk, tops.
14 residents recomanen
Festival Pier at Penn's Landing
601 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
14 residents recomanen
Chances are you're looking at our BnB because you've already got tickets to a show at Festival Pier, and it's a ten minute walk, tops.
An interesting and eclectic selection of performers appear here - and it's just a couple of blocks away.
Painted Bride Art Center
5212 Vine St
An interesting and eclectic selection of performers appear here - and it's just a couple of blocks away.
This is every local's favorite museum in the city. Not necessarily for the squeamish, but an endlessly fascinating medical museum that we've been to over and over again.
333 residents recomanen
First Food Market
116 S 21st St
333 residents recomanen
This is every local's favorite museum in the city. Not necessarily for the squeamish, but an endlessly fascinating medical museum that we've been to over and over again.
If you came to Philadelphia for the history, there's no way you can skip stopping in here. Extremely well-done interactive displays and exhibits detailing the early history of our nation.
122 residents recomanen
Museu de la Revolució Americana
101 S 3rd St
122 residents recomanen
If you came to Philadelphia for the history, there's no way you can skip stopping in here. Extremely well-done interactive displays and exhibits detailing the early history of our nation.
The first museum funded and built by a municipality to help preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans.
59 residents recomanen
Museu dels Afroamericans a Filadèlfia
701 Arch St
59 residents recomanen
The first museum funded and built by a municipality to help preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans.
Smithsonian-affiliated museum with wide-ranging exhibits from history-making American Jews such as Steven Spielberg and Leonard Bernstein.
53 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Història jueva americana
101 S Independence Mall E
53 residents recomanen
Smithsonian-affiliated museum with wide-ranging exhibits from history-making American Jews such as Steven Spielberg and Leonard Bernstein.
Run up the steps like Rocky, then immerse yourself in a world-class art museum. It's almost impossible to explore in one day, so try to budget at least two. Favorites include the Japanese Tea Garden and the Duchamp exhibition.
1164 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Filadèlfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 residents recomanen
Run up the steps like Rocky, then immerse yourself in a world-class art museum. It's almost impossible to explore in one day, so try to budget at least two. Favorites include the Japanese Tea Garden and the Duchamp exhibition.
This imposing building was once an innovative prison where Al Capone and Willie Sutton were incarcerated. Now it's a neat piece of history you can explore, with some fun events around Halloween and Bastille Day.
433 residents recomanen
Presó estatal de l'est
2027 Fairmount Ave
433 residents recomanen
This imposing building was once an innovative prison where Al Capone and Willie Sutton were incarcerated. Now it's a neat piece of history you can explore, with some fun events around Halloween and Bastille Day.
Nautical-themed museum on the Delaware River waterfront. See the exhibits, or just watch all the ships go by.
40 residents recomanen
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
40 residents recomanen
Nautical-themed museum on the Delaware River waterfront. See the exhibits, or just watch all the ships go by.
A great science center, especially for families. Also contains an IMAX theater.
458 residents recomanen
Institut Franklin
222 N 20th St
458 residents recomanen
A great science center, especially for families. Also contains an IMAX theater.
It's impossible to describe the Magic Gardens; they have to be experienced. Created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, they are an iconic part of South Philadelphia.
385 residents recomanen
Els Jardins Màgics de Filadèlfia
1020 South St
385 residents recomanen
It's impossible to describe the Magic Gardens; they have to be experienced. Created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, they are an iconic part of South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs here, and there are always plenty of other classical music, Broadway, and arts events going on.
179 residents recomanen
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad St
179 residents recomanen
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs here, and there are always plenty of other classical music, Broadway, and arts events going on.
This historic theater can be spotted on the Centennial-era mural in the bathroom of the Hannah Callowhill apartment! Now it plays host to performances from Opera Philadelphia and more. It's truly gorgeous inside and well worth the visit.
46 residents recomanen
Acadèmia de Música
240 S Broad St
46 residents recomanen
This historic theater can be spotted on the Centennial-era mural in the bathroom of the Hannah Callowhill apartment! Now it plays host to performances from Opera Philadelphia and more. It's truly gorgeous inside and well worth the visit.
Awesome art gallery showcasing fresh and quirky art - this should be your first stop walking into the heart of Old City! They host an event every first Friday of the month. Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School also hosts drawing classes here.
Arch Enemy Arts
109 Arch St
Awesome art gallery showcasing fresh and quirky art - this should be your first stop walking into the heart of Old City! They host an event every first Friday of the month. Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School also hosts drawing classes here.
This is one of the most prestigious music conservatories in the country, if not the world, and they have regular free lunchtime recitals.
9 residents recomanen
Curtis Institute Of Music
1726 Locust St
9 residents recomanen
This is one of the most prestigious music conservatories in the country, if not the world, and they have regular free lunchtime recitals.

Getting Around

The Market-Frankford Elevated line stops here, about seven minutes walk from the Hannah Callowhill Apartment. The El can take you to the Amtrak station at 30th Street, or Market East Station where you can connect to any regional rail train (including the Airport Line). Local uses stop outside the station, and there's an Indego bike share located here as well. SEPTA (the South East Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) recently converted from an ancient token system to transit cards, which you can buy and load at Spring Garden Station - see http://www.septa.org/key/ for more information.
17 residents recomanen
Spring Garden Station
600 N Front St
17 residents recomanen
The Market-Frankford Elevated line stops here, about seven minutes walk from the Hannah Callowhill Apartment. The El can take you to the Amtrak station at 30th Street, or Market East Station where you can connect to any regional rail train (including the Airport Line). Local uses stop outside the station, and there's an Indego bike share located here as well. SEPTA (the South East Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) recently converted from an ancient token system to transit cards, which you can buy and load at Spring Garden Station - see http://www.septa.org/key/ for more information.
Grab a bike from the Indego Bike Share station here
151 Race St
151 Race Street
Grab a bike from the Indego Bike Share station here
Grab a bike at the Indego Bike Share station outside of Race Street Pier
190 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
190 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Grab a bike at the Indego Bike Share station outside of Race Street Pier
41 residents recomanen
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1236-40 Washington Ave
41 residents recomanen
Our awesome local mechanic.
Snyderman's Gulf Station
260 N 2nd St
Our awesome local mechanic.
Parking lot at Vine and Columbus run by the Delaware River Water Authority. $20 daily rate.
360 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
360 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Parking lot at Vine and Columbus run by the Delaware River Water Authority. $20 daily rate.
The main transportation hub in Philadelphia, 30th Street Station is a quick subway ride away on the Market-Frankford Line (Spring Garden Station is the closest stop to our home). At 30th Street you can transfer to Amtrak and Regional Rail, including the Airport Line. There are also budget-priced buses that leave from here to New York City (Bolt Bus, Megabus).
222 residents recomanen
30th Street Station
2955 Market St
222 residents recomanen
The main transportation hub in Philadelphia, 30th Street Station is a quick subway ride away on the Market-Frankford Line (Spring Garden Station is the closest stop to our home). At 30th Street you can transfer to Amtrak and Regional Rail, including the Airport Line. There are also budget-priced buses that leave from here to New York City (Bolt Bus, Megabus).

Sightseeing

This easily overlooked side-street is our nation's oldest residential street, with houses dating back to 1702. After a stroll through Elfreth's Alley, go across the street to Quarry Street, and zig-zag down Bread and Cherry Streets for a taste of 19th century post-industrial factories, preserved and re-purposed into homes and offices.
154 residents recomanen
Carrer d'Elfreth
126 Elfreth's Alley
154 residents recomanen
This easily overlooked side-street is our nation's oldest residential street, with houses dating back to 1702. After a stroll through Elfreth's Alley, go across the street to Quarry Street, and zig-zag down Bread and Cherry Streets for a taste of 19th century post-industrial factories, preserved and re-purposed into homes and offices.
The steeple of Christ Church can be seen in depictions of Philadelphia throughout the 18th and 19th centuries - and the gardens surrounding it provide quiet respite from the buzz of Old City
27 residents recomanen
Christ Church
20 N American St
27 residents recomanen
The steeple of Christ Church can be seen in depictions of Philadelphia throughout the 18th and 19th centuries - and the gardens surrounding it provide quiet respite from the buzz of Old City
America's birthplace, run by the good rangers of the National Park Service.
569 residents recomanen
Sala de la Independència
520 Chestnut St
569 residents recomanen
America's birthplace, run by the good rangers of the National Park Service.
You can see this for free through glass, or line up to check it out up close. In any case, check one of the most recognizable symbols of America off your bucket list.
755 residents recomanen
Campana de la Llibertat
526 Market St
755 residents recomanen
You can see this for free through glass, or line up to check it out up close. In any case, check one of the most recognizable symbols of America off your bucket list.
The birthplace of American independence, this now modern neighborhood is best known for its major Colonial-era sites. Stroll around, bike around, take a double-decker bus, or even ride around on a Segway tour.
258 residents recomanen
Old City District
231 Market St
258 residents recomanen
The birthplace of American independence, this now modern neighborhood is best known for its major Colonial-era sites. Stroll around, bike around, take a double-decker bus, or even ride around on a Segway tour.
Directly to our north is Northern Liberties, Philadelphia's hipster hotspot, with plenty of eateries and boutique shops. Take a stroll up to the Piazza for the full experience.
69 residents recomanen
Northern Liberties
69 residents recomanen
Directly to our north is Northern Liberties, Philadelphia's hipster hotspot, with plenty of eateries and boutique shops. Take a stroll up to the Piazza for the full experience.
Purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American Flag.
210 residents recomanen
Casa de Betsy Ross
239 Arch St
210 residents recomanen
Purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American Flag.
Once the site of Benjamin Franklin's home, this museum run by the National Park Service is a hidden gem. You can also see artifacts here that are from a similar period to the artifacts we found at the Hannah Callowhill Stage (ask us if you're interested!).
49 residents recomanen
Benjamin Franklin Museum
317 Chestnut St
49 residents recomanen
Once the site of Benjamin Franklin's home, this museum run by the National Park Service is a hidden gem. You can also see artifacts here that are from a similar period to the artifacts we found at the Hannah Callowhill Stage (ask us if you're interested!).
There is a ton of things to see, eat, and shop in this ritzy neighborhood centered around one of William Penn's original squares.
620 residents recomanen
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th St
620 residents recomanen
There is a ton of things to see, eat, and shop in this ritzy neighborhood centered around one of William Penn's original squares.
The traditional HQ of Philadelphia's gritty alternative/bohemian/punk scene, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and a couple of venues.
37 residents recomanen
South Street
South Street
37 residents recomanen
The traditional HQ of Philadelphia's gritty alternative/bohemian/punk scene, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and a couple of venues.
Baltimore often lays claim to Edgar Allan Poe, but his most prolific period, and the happiest years of his life, were spent in Philadelphia. This National Historic Site in a building where he once lived celebrates the time he spent here writing stories like "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," and "The Gold-Bug."
32 residents recomanen
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
532 N 7th St
32 residents recomanen
Baltimore often lays claim to Edgar Allan Poe, but his most prolific period, and the happiest years of his life, were spent in Philadelphia. This National Historic Site in a building where he once lived celebrates the time he spent here writing stories like "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," and "The Gold-Bug."

Drinks & Nightlife

Great food, great bar staff, and great drink choices in a historic early 19th century bank designed by William Strickland. Infamous for their Bloody Mary Bar during weekend brunch
23 residents recomanen
National Mechanics
22 S 3rd St
23 residents recomanen
Great food, great bar staff, and great drink choices in a historic early 19th century bank designed by William Strickland. Infamous for their Bloody Mary Bar during weekend brunch
Philadelphia's backyard beer garden, steps away from our front door! Open March through November.
64 residents recomanen
Morgan's Pier
221 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
64 residents recomanen
Philadelphia's backyard beer garden, steps away from our front door! Open March through November.
Bottle shop offering the most complete craft beer selection in Philadelphia, with over 900 beers available. They've also got hand-made sandwiches and interesting snack items.
27 residents recomanen
The Foodery
837 N 2nd St
27 residents recomanen
Bottle shop offering the most complete craft beer selection in Philadelphia, with over 900 beers available. They've also got hand-made sandwiches and interesting snack items.
In Pennsylvania, if you're not at a bar, you buy your wine & liquor at state stores like this one.
176 residents recomanen
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th St
176 residents recomanen
In Pennsylvania, if you're not at a bar, you buy your wine & liquor at state stores like this one.
Home of Philadelphia Fringe Arts (the Philly Fringe Festival headquarters), this is also an awesome bar and restaurant set in an old pump station. Great food and drinks, frequent performance events while you eat, and an outdoor beer garden in the summer months.
17 residents recomanen
La Peg
140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
17 residents recomanen
Home of Philadelphia Fringe Arts (the Philly Fringe Festival headquarters), this is also an awesome bar and restaurant set in an old pump station. Great food and drinks, frequent performance events while you eat, and an outdoor beer garden in the summer months.
Yards kicked off brewpubs in Philadelphia and is still probably the best known. Currently on Delaware Avenue, it will soon be moving to a bigger location on Spring Garden (but still close by!).
118 residents recomanen
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden St
118 residents recomanen
Yards kicked off brewpubs in Philadelphia and is still probably the best known. Currently on Delaware Avenue, it will soon be moving to a bigger location on Spring Garden (but still close by!).
This place has delicious bourbon and cocktails, and very reasonably priced food.
20 residents recomanen
Bourbon & Branch
705 N 2nd St
20 residents recomanen
This place has delicious bourbon and cocktails, and very reasonably priced food.
Go here if you enjoy gambling!
143 residents recomanen
RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
1001 N Delaware Ave
143 residents recomanen
Go here if you enjoy gambling!
Super-popular diner bar, lounge, and nightclub with DJs and live music. They also do brunch every day, and have an outdoor dining area.
72 residents recomanen
Silk City Lounge
435 Spring Garden St
72 residents recomanen
Super-popular diner bar, lounge, and nightclub with DJs and live music. They also do brunch every day, and have an outdoor dining area.
Spacious brewpub with brick-oven pizzas, small plates and an outdoor lounge with fire pits.
15 residents recomanen
Urban Village Brewing Company
1001 N 2nd St
15 residents recomanen
Spacious brewpub with brick-oven pizzas, small plates and an outdoor lounge with fire pits.
Bright, rustic-chic brewpub serving craft beer paired with pub grub & globally influenced mains.
14 residents recomanen
2nd Story Brewing
117 Chestnut St
14 residents recomanen
Bright, rustic-chic brewpub serving craft beer paired with pub grub & globally influenced mains.
This large, industrial-style place with a full bar & balconies showcases a lineup of music artists.
138 residents recomanen
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen St
138 residents recomanen
This large, industrial-style place with a full bar & balconies showcases a lineup of music artists.
This concert venue set in a historic building hosts a variety of music genres and has three bars.
94 residents recomanen
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden St
94 residents recomanen
This concert venue set in a historic building hosts a variety of music genres and has three bars.
The Electric Factory has been serving up live music in Philadelphia for over 40 years, and it's six blocks away.
31 residents recomanen
Franklin Music Hall
421 N 7th St
31 residents recomanen
The Electric Factory has been serving up live music in Philadelphia for over 40 years, and it's six blocks away.
The Troc was once a burlesque theater, but now you can see rock shows and weekly movies in this historic building.
21 residents recomanen
The Trocadero Theatre
1003 Arch St
21 residents recomanen
The Troc was once a burlesque theater, but now you can see rock shows and weekly movies in this historic building.
Maybe you've heard a live broadcast from World Cafe on the radio. Just a few stops on the El, and you can be there in person.
38 residents recomanen
World Cafe Live Philadelphia
3025 Walnut St
38 residents recomanen
Maybe you've heard a live broadcast from World Cafe on the radio. Just a few stops on the El, and you can be there in person.
Philadelphia's best-known LGBTQ bar has been around for over 35 years and is now in the center of the Gayborhood.
78 residents recomanen
Woody's
202 S 13th St
78 residents recomanen
Philadelphia's best-known LGBTQ bar has been around for over 35 years and is now in the center of the Gayborhood.
Dance the night away with DJs and live bands at this nearby cash-only club.
45 residents recomanen
The Barbary
951 Frankford Ave
45 residents recomanen
Dance the night away with DJs and live bands at this nearby cash-only club.

Food Scene

This place has been here for years and there's still always a line outside - the food's that good. Plan to get there early just in case.
265 residents recomanen
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th St
265 residents recomanen
This place has been here for years and there's still always a line outside - the food's that good. Plan to get there early just in case.
Super good eats with an Israeli flavor. Try their shakshuka for brunch or lunch, it will change your life (and is big enough to share).
29 residents recomanen
Cafe Ole
147 N 3rd St
29 residents recomanen
Super good eats with an Israeli flavor. Try their shakshuka for brunch or lunch, it will change your life (and is big enough to share).
An awesome and friendly little cafe next to the Race Street Pier, with delicious sandwiches.
Waterfront Gourmet Cafe & Deli - Best Catering & Events Services in Philadelphia
5 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
An awesome and friendly little cafe next to the Race Street Pier, with delicious sandwiches.
One of our favorites! Cuban food and decor, and of course mojitos.
54 residents recomanen
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Philadelphia
10 S 2nd St
54 residents recomanen
One of our favorites! Cuban food and decor, and of course mojitos.
Fun luchador-themed Mexican restaurant and bar.
11 residents recomanen
Lucha Cartel
207 Chestnut St
11 residents recomanen
Fun luchador-themed Mexican restaurant and bar.
Cute cafe, with coffee beans roasted onsite.
17 residents recomanen
Old City Coffee
221 Church St
17 residents recomanen
Cute cafe, with coffee beans roasted onsite.
Artisanal java drinks and snacks in a brick-walled space with retro-style lighting and a homey vibe.
24 residents recomanen
Menagerie Coffee
18 S 3rd St
24 residents recomanen
Artisanal java drinks and snacks in a brick-walled space with retro-style lighting and a homey vibe.
Upscale contemporary American restaurant serving dinner seven nights a week and Sunday brunch in Old City.
27 residents recomanen
Fork
306 Market St
27 residents recomanen
Upscale contemporary American restaurant serving dinner seven nights a week and Sunday brunch in Old City.
Our go-to for nearby pizza. The name of the store is exactly what they sell.
Big Ass Slices
224 Market St
Our go-to for nearby pizza. The name of the store is exactly what they sell.
Intimate and romantic Italian restaurant with a piano bar and wine cellar.
7 residents recomanen
Bistro Romano
120 Lombard St
7 residents recomanen
Intimate and romantic Italian restaurant with a piano bar and wine cellar.
Our favorite brunch! This cafe is French Lebanese influenced, and literally everything on the menu is fantastic.
79 residents recomanen
Cafe La Maude
816 N 4th St
79 residents recomanen
Our favorite brunch! This cafe is French Lebanese influenced, and literally everything on the menu is fantastic.
La Colombe is Philadelphia born and bred, and this is their flagship cafe, about a 25 minute walk north through lovely Northern Liberties and Fishtown.
334 residents recomanen
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Ave
334 residents recomanen
La Colombe is Philadelphia born and bred, and this is their flagship cafe, about a 25 minute walk north through lovely Northern Liberties and Fishtown.
Adorable spot for tea-sipping and browsing.
24 residents recomanen
The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop
713 N 4th St
24 residents recomanen
Adorable spot for tea-sipping and browsing.
If you love Indian food, grab some take-out curry at Ekta. We can't get enough. The korma is amazing.
40 residents recomanen
Ekta
1142 E Girard Ave
40 residents recomanen
If you love Indian food, grab some take-out curry at Ekta. We can't get enough. The korma is amazing.
You can't visit Philadelphia without stopping by Reading Terminal for lunch - America's oldest continuously operating farmers' market. If you are overwhelmed once you're inside (it happens), try to head to DiNic's. We always recommend our guests go to Reading Terminal to find their favorite cheesesteak.
739 residents recomanen
Mercat de Reading Terminal
1136 N 12th St
739 residents recomanen
You can't visit Philadelphia without stopping by Reading Terminal for lunch - America's oldest continuously operating farmers' market. If you are overwhelmed once you're inside (it happens), try to head to DiNic's. We always recommend our guests go to Reading Terminal to find their favorite cheesesteak.
BYOB restaurant with exotic food and colorful cozy decor.
Kabul Afghan Cuisine
106 Chestnut St
BYOB restaurant with exotic food and colorful cozy decor.
Favorite spot for a sit-down Vietnamese meal.
6 residents recomanen
Vietnam Restaurant
221 N 11th St
6 residents recomanen
Favorite spot for a sit-down Vietnamese meal.
Hand-drawn noodle soup for less than $10. Heaven on a cold day (or really any day).
23 residents recomanen
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
1022 Race St
23 residents recomanen
Hand-drawn noodle soup for less than $10. Heaven on a cold day (or really any day).
19th Century style ice cream parlor.
90 residents recomanen
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market St
90 residents recomanen
19th Century style ice cream parlor.
Looking for a cheesesteak? Avoid the usual touristy suspects and head to John's. They are in a class by themselves. Get there early to keep the wait down to less than half an hour, and with the monster steak in hand, step outside to the fine dining area, where an old lady holds court and says, "Go ahead, sonny, take that table over the there."
45 residents recomanen
John's Roast Pork
14 Snyder Ave
45 residents recomanen
Looking for a cheesesteak? Avoid the usual touristy suspects and head to John's. They are in a class by themselves. Get there early to keep the wait down to less than half an hour, and with the monster steak in hand, step outside to the fine dining area, where an old lady holds court and says, "Go ahead, sonny, take that table over the there."
Our city's vegetarian restaurant mecca.
21 residents recomanen
Govinda's Vegetarian Cuisine
1408 South St
21 residents recomanen
Our city's vegetarian restaurant mecca.

Entertainment & Activities

If you like playing games or watching sports while drinking, this is a stone's throw from our place, so you won't even have to pay for parking.
52 residents recomanen
Dave & Buster's
325 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
52 residents recomanen
If you like playing games or watching sports while drinking, this is a stone's throw from our place, so you won't even have to pay for parking.
You can't help but notice all the murals decorating our city. Mural Arts is the organization that funds and organizes most of them, and they run tours of the most iconic murals with professional guides.
23 residents recomanen
Mural Arts Philadelphia
1727-29 Mt Vernon St
23 residents recomanen
You can't help but notice all the murals decorating our city. Mural Arts is the organization that funds and organizes most of them, and they run tours of the most iconic murals with professional guides.
Independent movie cinema.
83 residents recomanen
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut St
83 residents recomanen
Independent movie cinema.
Independent movie cinema.
67 residents recomanen
Landmark Theatres - Ritz East
125 S 2nd St
67 residents recomanen
Independent movie cinema.
Exactly what the name suggests.
149 residents recomanen
Barcade
1114 Frankford Ave
149 residents recomanen
Exactly what the name suggests.
We haven't tried it, but judging by the lines of Segways we see around Old City all the time, it's popular with tourists and their tired feet.
6 residents recomanen
Philly By Segway
7 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
6 residents recomanen
We haven't tried it, but judging by the lines of Segways we see around Old City all the time, it's popular with tourists and their tired feet.
Old City Philadelphia is the kind of place where we're used to seeing re-enactors in full Colonial get-up wandering around, so of course we also have horse-drawn carriages that can take you around the neighborhood. Tours depart daily from 5th and Chestnut Street.
76 Carriage Company
1648 N Hancock St
Old City Philadelphia is the kind of place where we're used to seeing re-enactors in full Colonial get-up wandering around, so of course we also have horse-drawn carriages that can take you around the neighborhood. Tours depart daily from 5th and Chestnut Street.
All-ages bowling alley.
104 residents recomanen
North Bowl Lounge n Lanes
909 N 2nd St
104 residents recomanen
All-ages bowling alley.