Guidebook for Philadelphia
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In case of an emergency, the University of Pennsylvania Hospital is the best in the area, and top 5 in the nation!
29 locals recommend
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce StIn case of an emergency, the University of Pennsylvania Hospital is the best in the area, and top 5 in the nation!
Definitely worth the walk - this place has everything from the best Donuts in Philly, to produce, meats, coffee, smoothies, candy, baked goods, and savory delights! What are you waiting for!?!?
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StDefinitely worth the walk - this place has everything from the best Donuts in Philly, to produce, meats, coffee, smoothies, candy, baked goods, and savory delights! What are you waiting for!?!?
Walk down Spruce street towards the Schuylkill River Trail - a 2.5 mile trail from South Street to Kelly Drive (Boathouse Row). Stop at the famous Art Museum on the way for a picture with Rocky!
66 locals recommend
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks BoardwalkWalk down Spruce street towards the Schuylkill River Trail - a 2.5 mile trail from South Street to Kelly Drive (Boathouse Row). Stop at the famous Art Museum on the way for a picture with Rocky!
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StPeople watch in the ritziest park in Philadelphia!
Food Scene
My favorite spot for dinner - a delicious BYOB, and only a block away! Reservations are accepted Sunday - Thursday only.
50 locals recommend
Audrey Claire
276 S 20th StMy favorite spot for dinner - a delicious BYOB, and only a block away! Reservations are accepted Sunday - Thursday only.
Great for brunch! Try the chicken sandwich or their delicious french onion soup!
223 locals recommend
Parc
227 S 18th StGreat for brunch! Try the chicken sandwich or their delicious french onion soup!
If you're in the mood for seafood, this is a no-brainer! Delicious - every time!
48 locals recommend
Devon Seafood Grill
225 S 18th StIf you're in the mood for seafood, this is a no-brainer! Delicious - every time!
The best burger in Philly and a HUGE selection of whiskey. Ask about their burger of the month special!
46 locals recommend
Village Whiskey
118 S 20th StThe best burger in Philly and a HUGE selection of whiskey. Ask about their burger of the month special!
I don't drink coffee, but I hear this is the best. Enjoy a nice walk through the park on your way :)
334 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveI don't drink coffee, but I hear this is the best. Enjoy a nice walk through the park on your way :)
Great donuts and fried chicken! Don't let the fancy donuts fool you, the "hot and fresh" flavors are the best!
130 locals recommend
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StGreat donuts and fried chicken! Don't let the fancy donuts fool you, the "hot and fresh" flavors are the best!
If you're in the mood for a bagel sandwich, you MUST stop here - simply the best bagels in Philadelphia! Try the egg whites sandwich or the nova w/ cream cheese. Don't worry - the line moves fast!
47 locals recommend
Spread Bagelry
262 S 20th StIf you're in the mood for a bagel sandwich, you MUST stop here - simply the best bagels in Philadelphia! Try the egg whites sandwich or the nova w/ cream cheese. Don't worry - the line moves fast!
Starbucks is on my corner for that immediate fix of something familiar. You should know that there are many other better coffee spots that are worth the extra steps!
29 locals recommend
Starbucks
600 S 9th StStarbucks is on my corner for that immediate fix of something familiar. You should know that there are many other better coffee spots that are worth the extra steps!
Sightseeing
Even most Philadelphia natives don't know that you can go to the top of city hall for a 360 degree view of the city - tickets are cheap, and well worth it. Stop by the new Plaza while you're there!
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdEven most Philadelphia natives don't know that you can go to the top of city hall for a 360 degree view of the city - tickets are cheap, and well worth it. Stop by the new Plaza while you're there!
For a great view of the Delaware River, take a bus down to Penn's Landing - where William Penn landed in 1682. From there, walk to the Ben Franklin Bridge - it has a walking path over the river!
218 locals recommend
Penn's Landing
For a great view of the Delaware River, take a bus down to Penn's Landing - where William Penn landed in 1682. From there, walk to the Ben Franklin Bridge - it has a walking path over the river!
Arts & Culture
Incredible permanent collection, plus great traveling exhibits!
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyIncredible permanent collection, plus great traveling exhibits!
Call ahead and check availability, but know that you can also buy tickets the day of at the box office. If season pass holders don't show, tickets are 1/2 price!
73 locals recommend
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut StCall ahead and check availability, but know that you can also buy tickets the day of at the box office. If season pass holders don't show, tickets are 1/2 price!
It's usually a bit harder to get tickets, but it's only 4 blocks from my apartment so don't miss out on the chance to see some of the biggest performers and shows to come to Philadelphia!
179 locals recommend
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StIt's usually a bit harder to get tickets, but it's only 4 blocks from my apartment so don't miss out on the chance to see some of the biggest performers and shows to come to Philadelphia!
An incredible PRIVATE collection on display in Philadelphia. Simply breathtaking building and artwork!
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAn incredible PRIVATE collection on display in Philadelphia. Simply breathtaking building and artwork!
Go see a Phillies game while you're here! Catch the subway at Broad and Walnut, and take it South to the last stop (AT&T station).
161 locals recommend
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayGo see a Phillies game while you're here! Catch the subway at Broad and Walnut, and take it South to the last stop (AT&T station).
Essentials
Close and convenient for all your necessities - they sell beer too (single bottles or six packs).
40 locals recommend
Food & Friends
1933 Spruce StClose and convenient for all your necessities - they sell beer too (single bottles or six packs).
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetGreat food, great prices!
The closest market is only a block away! Try their soups - mmmm!
62 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Market
1733 Spruce StThe closest market is only a block away! Try their soups - mmmm!