Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bishop's Collar
2349 Fairmount Avebar with TV for sports.
Frankford Hall and Food Trucks – 1210 Frankford Ave
Big German-style beer garden with communal seating & food options to soak up the brews. There are food trucks on the main street for drunk food.
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Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveFrankford Hall and Food Trucks – 1210 Frankford Ave
Big German-style beer garden with communal seating & food options to soak up the brews. There are food trucks on the main street for drunk food.
Barcade and Food Trucks – 1114 Frankford Ave
Vintage video games like PacMan & Donkey Kong plus craft beers lure players to this Fishtown bar.
There are food trucks on the main street for drunk food
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Barcade
1114 Frankford AveBarcade and Food Trucks – 1114 Frankford Ave
Vintage video games like PacMan & Donkey Kong plus craft beers lure players to this Fishtown bar.
There are food trucks on the main street for drunk food
Jack's Firehouse
2130 Fairmount AveBar and restaurant. We go there for the bar and music.
Urban Saloon
2120 Fairmount AveNice bar, with sports on.
Brown Street Pub
795 North 24th StreetA bit divey, but has a pool table.
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th StNice belgian bar
Food Scene
Figs
2501 Meredith StTasty Moroccan restaurant, BYOB (no corkage fee), Cash only!
Little Pete’s Diner – our fave diner spot. Show’s the premier league every weekend!
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Little Pete's
2401 Pennsylvania AveLittle Pete’s Diner – our fave diner spot. Show’s the premier league every weekend!
La Calaca Feliz
2321 Fairmount AveUpscale Mexican food.
London Grill
2301 Fairmount AveAnother nice bar/restaurant. The meatballs is their specialty.
Luigi's Pizza Fresca
2401 Fairmount AvePizza by the slice!
(Cash only, romantic ambience in the late evenings)
Eclectic cafe known for elaborate hot chocolate beverages, as well as its espresso & desserts. Whatever you order, Renee’s “gonna make it happen!"
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Rim Cafe
1172 S 9th St(Cash only, romantic ambience in the late evenings)
Eclectic cafe known for elaborate hot chocolate beverages, as well as its espresso & desserts. Whatever you order, Renee’s “gonna make it happen!"
Awesome brunch spot. Get there early! I mean really really early.
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Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetAwesome brunch spot. Get there early! I mean really really early.
OCF Coffee House
2100 Fairmount AveCoffee and free wifi
Rybread
1711 Fairmount AveLocally owned coffee shop
Dasiwa
735 N 26th StCafe by day, smal Japanese restaurant by night!
Essentials
CVS
4314 Locust StCVS - convenience store
Supermarket and convenience store.
Closes at 8pm; Saturdays at 6pm, and Sundays at 1pm.
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Klein's Supermarket
Fairmount AvenueSupermarket and convenience store.
Closes at 8pm; Saturdays at 6pm, and Sundays at 1pm.
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveWhole Foods nearby.
Everything Else
Paid Parking Lot
(215) 575-4000
(call to confirm below rates)
Mon-Sun 24 hours
1 Hour$ 4.00
2 Hours$ 8.00
12 Hours$13.00
24 Hours$16.00
Overnight$10.00
Sun-Thu in 5pm-5am out by 5am
2201 Fairmount Ave
2201 Fairmount AvenuePaid Parking Lot
(215) 575-4000
(call to confirm below rates)
Mon-Sun 24 hours
1 Hour$ 4.00
2 Hours$ 8.00
12 Hours$13.00
24 Hours$16.00
Overnight$10.00
Sun-Thu in 5pm-5am out by 5am
China Town
Chinatown! Look for the Friendship Gate!
Greyhound station
1001 Filbert StGreyhound bus station
It's a 20-30min drive, depends on traffic. Getting there on Lyft/Uber costs $18-20. You must use a cab from the airport ($25-$30).
Train is $6 to center city (Market-East), then $5-8 Lyft to our home
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Philadelphia International Airport stations
It's a 20-30min drive, depends on traffic. Getting there on Lyft/Uber costs $18-20. You must use a cab from the airport ($25-$30).
Train is $6 to center city (Market-East), then $5-8 Lyft to our home
Market East or Jefferson Station. The train from the airport takes you here for $6 one-way, then it's about a $5-8 Lyft/Uber ride to our home!
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Jefferson Station
Market East or Jefferson Station. The train from the airport takes you here for $6 one-way, then it's about a $5-8 Lyft/Uber ride to our home!
Sightseeing
Østlige statsfengsel
2027 Fairmount AveAl Capone stayed here.
A non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar.
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Philadelphias Magiske Hager
1020 South StA non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar.
The Mütter Museum is a medical museum. It contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.
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First Food Market
116 S 21st StThe Mütter Museum is a medical museum. It contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.
The Museum is dedicated to celebrating the tradition of Mummery in Philadelphia. Inside are costumes, oral histories, video and audio archives and even an exhibit to teach anyone how to “strut.”
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Mummers Museum
1100 S 2nd StThe Museum is dedicated to celebrating the tradition of Mummery in Philadelphia. Inside are costumes, oral histories, video and audio archives and even an exhibit to teach anyone how to “strut.”
Must go there. Beautiful indoor farmer's market. It's amazing with tasty foods. Taste and buy foods from the Amish country!
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StMust go there. Beautiful indoor farmer's market. It's amazing with tasty foods. Taste and buy foods from the Amish country!
Philadelphia rådhus
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdCity Hall
Frihetsbjelle
526 Market StIt's the liberty bell!
Visit the art museum or at least the Rocky steps! Rocky's statue is off to the side, but look for his footprints at the top of the stairs, then look up at the beautiful panoramic view of the city.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyVisit the art museum or at least the Rocky steps! Rocky's statue is off to the side, but look for his footprints at the top of the stairs, then look up at the beautiful panoramic view of the city.
Beautiful parkway, walk along it towards center city. Look for the flags of your favorite countries!
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Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Benjamin Franklin ParkwayBeautiful parkway, walk along it towards center city. Look for the flags of your favorite countries!
Of course you'll need to stop by the LOVE park to snap a photo :)
At Christmas time, the park turns into a holiday village!
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JFK Plaza
Of course you'll need to stop by the LOVE park to snap a photo :)
At Christmas time, the park turns into a holiday village!
Visit the place where the declaration of independence was signed!
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Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StVisit the place where the declaration of independence was signed!
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveWhere the cheesesteak originated! Or so says Pat!
Where the cheesesteak originated! Or so says Geno!
Get some Freedom Fries too!
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Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StWhere the cheesesteak originated! Or so says Geno!
Get some Freedom Fries too!
Rodin-museet
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyEven if you don't go in, check out the beautiful doors.
30th Street Station
2955 Market StIt's a beautiful train station.
Italian Market
919 S 9th StAwesome outdoor farmer's market.
Beautiful square to hang out in. Dine at one of the french-style restaurants (bit pricey!), or eat fro-yo on the square.
This is also between Walnut and Chestnut, so you can get your shopping on!
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Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse
210 W Rittenhouse SquareBeautiful square to hang out in. Dine at one of the french-style restaurants (bit pricey!), or eat fro-yo on the square.
This is also between Walnut and Chestnut, so you can get your shopping on!
Gives you a beautiful view of Schuykill River and Boat House row. Go there at night for romantic quiet scene, or during the day for awesome pictures!
Waterworks Drive
Waterworks DriveGives you a beautiful view of Schuykill River and Boat House row. Go there at night for romantic quiet scene, or during the day for awesome pictures!
Arts & Culture
265 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
This modern, 300-seat theater has been showcasing original productions since 1973. Visit their website to look for tickets to weird but awesome plays.
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The Wilma Theater
265 S Broad St265 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
This modern, 300-seat theater has been showcasing original productions since 1973. Visit their website to look for tickets to weird but awesome plays.
Franklin-instituttet
222 N 20th StFranklin Institute
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StRitz Theaters shows independent movies.
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StRitz Theaters shows independent movies.
Landmark Theatres - Ritz East
125 S 2nd StRitz Theaters shows independent movies.
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine StLibrary. It's free.