Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
This is a favorite Italian BYOB, just around the corner from my house. You must try this amazingly light and silky homemade pappardelle:
PASTA NERA ALLA PESCARECCIA
Homemade black pappardelle pasta sautéed with prawns + jumbo lump crab meat in a delicate tomato sauce.
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Tre Scalini
1915 E Passyunk AveThis is a favorite Italian BYOB, just around the corner from my house. You must try this amazingly light and silky homemade pappardelle:
PASTA NERA ALLA PESCARECCIA
Homemade black pappardelle pasta sautéed with prawns + jumbo lump crab meat in a delicate tomato sauce.
Great coffee, lovely atmosphere, nice place for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
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Flannel
1819 E Passyunk AveGreat coffee, lovely atmosphere, nice place for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Arts & Culture
Great overall collection. I love the illuminated manuscripts. My nephew was intrigued by the medieval armor suits. Excellent Duchamp exhibit. Jazz and cocktails on some Friday nights.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyGreat overall collection. I love the illuminated manuscripts. My nephew was intrigued by the medieval armor suits. Excellent Duchamp exhibit. Jazz and cocktails on some Friday nights.
Shopping
This is a unique gift shop. The owner works with local artists and artisans to create an unusual array of jewelry, cards, Philly-centric items, T-shirts, baby toys and clothing, and more.
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Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut StThis is a unique gift shop. The owner works with local artists and artisans to create an unusual array of jewelry, cards, Philly-centric items, T-shirts, baby toys and clothing, and more.
Sightseeing
This is where the Declaration of Independence was signed. To take the tour, you'll need tickets. If you want day-of tickets, get to the Visitors Center at 8 a.m. when they open. The line forms fast. Otherwise, you can order in advance. Worth it! Across the street is the Liberty Bell.
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Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThis is where the Declaration of Independence was signed. To take the tour, you'll need tickets. If you want day-of tickets, get to the Visitors Center at 8 a.m. when they open. The line forms fast. Otherwise, you can order in advance. Worth it! Across the street is the Liberty Bell.
Parks & Nature
This is an adorable park on the Museum Mile, aka the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It's near the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation, the Franklin Institute and the Art Museum. Beautiful setting. Glass-enclosed café. The Sister Cities Fountain showcases Philadelphia's Sister Cities across the globe.
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Søsterbyenes park
210 N 18th StThis is an adorable park on the Museum Mile, aka the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It's near the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation, the Franklin Institute and the Art Museum. Beautiful setting. Glass-enclosed café. The Sister Cities Fountain showcases Philadelphia's Sister Cities across the globe.